// KNOWLEDGE BASE
Resources
Guides, standards, and tips for drafters and architecture firms working in India.
// ARTICLES
// SOFTWARE GUIDES
AutoCAD for Beginners
Commands, shortcuts, and workflows every drafter needs to know.
Official docs →
Revit BIM Fundamentals
Families, views, sheets, and collaboration in Revit.
Official docs →
SketchUp Quick Start
Modelling, textures, and exporting for presentations.
Official docs →
V-Ray Rendering Tips
Lighting, materials, and camera settings for photorealistic output.
Official docs →
// INDIAN STANDARDS & CODES
NBC 2016 — National Building Code
CodesThe reference standard for building design and construction across India.
BIS portal →
SP 7 — Explanatory Handbook on NBC
CodesSimplified explanations of NBC provisions — useful for day-to-day drafting.
BIS portal →
IS 962 — Code of Practice for Architectural Drawing
Drawing StandardsBIS standard covering line types, notation, and sheet layout.
BIS portal →
IS 1477 — Symbols for Building Materials
Drawing StandardsStandard symbols used in architectural and structural drawings.
BIS portal →
// FREELANCING IN INDIA
Articles coming soonHow to price your drafting work
PricingFixed vs hourly, market rates in India, and how to quote confidently.
Coming soon
Writing a winning proposal
ProposalsWhat clients look for and how to make your cover note stand out.
Coming soon
Protecting yourself with contracts
LegalKey clauses every freelance drafter should include before starting work.
Coming soon
Building a portfolio that converts
PortfolioWhich projects to showcase and how to present them effectively.
Coming soon
// COMMUNITY
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Ask questions, share work, get feedback, and connect with other drafters and architecture firms across India.
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