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The Architecture toolset is included with AutoCAD

2021 Architecture toolset

Speed up architectural design and drafting with an industry-specific toolset that includes 8,000+ intelligent objects and styles.

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Architecture toolset features

  • Architectural renovation

    Design and produce renovations more quickly.

  • Walls, doors, and windows

    Create documents and drawings using elements with real-world behavior and construction.

  • Design and documentation

    Create with detail components and keynoting tools.

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Benefits of the Architecture toolset

In this study, the Architecture toolset boosted productivity by 60%,* bringing dramatic time savings to common AutoCAD® architectural design tasks.

*As with all performance tests, results may vary based on machine, operating system, filters, and even source material.

See how people are using the Architecture toolset

  • Lumen restaurant’s outdoor tables at Beacon Park

    TOULOUKIAN TOULOUKIAN

    Driving urban renewal with AutoCAD

    Award-winning architecture firm revitalizes a Detroit park with adaptive reuse and modern green design, using AutoCAD and the Architecture toolset.

    Image courtesy of Anton Grassl Photography

  • AutoCAD 3D rendering of break room

    SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

    AutoCAD plays critical role in revival of historic building

    An architectural draftsman uses AutoCAD, AutoCAD mobile app, AutoCAD web app, and the Architecture toolset for drawing and planning a remodel.

    Image courtesy of John Morgan

  • Woman riding dressage horse in large riding hall

    BORGA

    Bringing large steel structures to life

    AutoCAD and the Architecture toolset help hall construction firm design steel buildings—from agricultural storage halls and equestrian stables to offices.

    Image courtesy of Borga

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