Architect's apps

List of useful and intuitive apps to improve creative thinking and project management. Some are quite affordable too.

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  1. QuickLook icon

    QuickLook

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    Quick preview files in Windows Explorer with the spacebar. Very efficient.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Preview of a shapefile (.shp) using the shapefile viewer plugin https://github.com/birderyu/QuickLook.Plugin.ShapefileViewer
    Preview of a PDF file
    Preview of a .docx file using the office plugin at https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook.Plugin.OfficeViewer
    +16
    Preview of an excel .xlsx file using the office plugin at https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook.Plugin.OfficeViewer
  3. Notion icon

    Notion

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    Flexible tool for project management, knowledge base, quality control, client contact etc...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Notion screenshot 1
    Notion screenshot 1
    Notion screenshot 2
    +14
    Notion screenshot 3
  4. Rhinoceros icon

    Rhinoceros

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    Fully fledged 3D modeller with built-in visual programming for parametric design.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Rhinoceros screenshot 1
    Rhinoceros screenshot 1
    Rhinoceros screenshot 2
    +2
    Rhinoceros screenshot 3
  5. PDF-XChange Editor icon

    PDF-XChange Editor

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    An efficient PDF viewer and editor with advanced features like direct content editing, OCR by ABBYY, form filling, annotation, and offline access.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    Version 10 (2024)
    Viewing PDFs
    Commenting and Annotations
    +3
    Editing PDF files
  6. Miro icon

    Miro

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    A scalable tool for real-time and asynchronous team collaboration across devices with an infinite canvas, suitable for strategy planning and real-time feedback.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Miro screenshot 1
    Miro screenshot 1
    Miro screenshot 2
    +5
    Miro screenshot 3
  7. Concepts icon

    Concepts

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    Intuitive drawing and sketching tool. Lacks a bit development in the Windows version, but still very usable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Concepts screenshot 1
    Concepts screenshot 1
    Concepts screenshot 2
    +5
    Concepts screenshot 3

A BIM program is missing in the list. As of now there are no really great alternatives. Someone please, make us a decent program... 🙏😬

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