“Digital Architectural Design” – Fundamentals of 3D Model-Based Design | Basic
A safe start to 3D design – understandable, practical, immediately applicable
From Getting Started to Confident 3D Model-Based Architectural Planning.
Learn the basics of digital building design, understand the key features of modern 3D CAD systems, and create your first building models—in a structured and practical way for immediate use in your day-to-day design work.
- Intensive training with a strong practical focus
- An Easy-to-Understand Introduction to 3D Model-Based Architectural Design
- Practical, ready-to-use foundational knowledge for digital planning processes
Why this training is crucial
Gaps in the fundamentals of model-based planning lead to inconsistent building models, error-prone design documents, and unnecessary extra work.
With a solid foundation in 3D CAD, you lay the groundwork for structured models, reliable design data, and efficient digital workflows.
Save up to € 5,000
Target group
Architects, planners, and employees at architecture and planning firms who want to expand their skills in digital building design and get started with model-based 3D design.
Prerequisites
- Basic Understanding of Design Principles
- Experience in the field of architecture or planning is a plus
- Interest in digital planning and modeling methods
Learning content
In this four-day specialized training course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in digital architectural design using modern 3D CAD systems.
From structured project setup to the creation of a digital building model and the generation of floor plans, sections, and elevations, you will learn the essential steps of a model-based design process.
Using real-world examples, you’ll learn how to efficiently organize planning information, reliably manage changes, and create consistent planning documents. The methods covered will help you incorporate digital workflows directly into your day-to-day planning activities.
Course content
- Fundamentals of Modern CAD Methods in Architecture
- Introduction to Working with 3D CAD Systems
- Structured Project Setup and Data Organization
- Creating Digital Building Models
- Modeling Architectural Components and Spatial Structures
- Creation of floor plans, sections, and elevations
- Preparation of Standard-Compliant Design Documents
- Working with Reusable Design Elements
- Organizing Complex Model Structures
- Fundamentals of Quantity Estimation and Data Analysis
- Visualization of Planning Results
- Change and Variant Management
- Best Practices for Digital Planning Processes
Course duration: 4 days
Training Format: Live Online Training
Dates & Prices
€2,280 | 4 days | Live online training
- Price: Per person for 4 days (excl. VAT)
- Minimum number of participants: 3 persons
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Skills checks 2026
Qualification in the transformation with a focus on the Austria 2035 industrial strategy

YOUR path to promotion
1. apply for a skills check
2. Book further training
3. Attend further training
4. Submit final report
5. Receive funding
Funding of max. 5,000 euros per employee:in
Companies with a branch in Austria are eligible for funding :
- max. one check per person
- max. 5 checks per company
- max. 50 percent of the training costs
- max. 5,000 euros per check
Please note: Your application must be submitted before the start of the training and before the invoice is issued. Only continuing education courses for which you receive a funding approval can be invoiced.

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