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This page provides consolidated information and advice for School of Architecture students on the tools and methods available to continue their learning  remotely during the pandemic.

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Blackboard Learn  is the recommended learning management system by Syracuse University. Almost all courses use Blackboard.

Note:  Please review the guide below.

Zoom & Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

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Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (integrated with Blackboard) are the two popular web conference tools used by many at Syracuse University. Please ask your professor which platform they are using for your class.

Note:   Please review the guides below.

Conceptboard

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Conceptboard is a virtual whiteboard tookit. It is the recommended online visual collaboration platform by the School of Architecture. Conceptboard allows students and faculty to mark up files, participate in online pin-ups and reviews, and collaborate on design. It can be used for project brain storming and for conducting design workshops. The platform's collaboration features include live pointers, a moderator mode, and allow users to easily share boards with external guests and critics. This platform also features over 100 templates to kickstart the collaborative process.

Architecture Software

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Included with V-Ray. See https://answers.syr.edu/x/RxDfBg for details
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To help with continuing your course work and projects, many Architecture software programs in the labs are available for installation on your own computer as needed. Please review the list below on how to access particular software. Software requirements by year are available on the School website.

Please see the hardware   page for detailed computer recommendations.To use V-Ray with Rhino on your computer, make sure you first have the VPN running (Windows or Mac), as V-Ray can’t reach the campus license server without the VPN. 

Product

Where to obtain

Platform

Cost

Adobe Creative Cloudhttps://
answers
su-jsm.
syr
atlassian.
edu
net/wiki/x/
yiLfBg
bhvqCWin/MacFree
ArcGIS
Desktop &
Pro
E-mail us at archit@syr.edu.
https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ziXqCWinFree
Autodesk (AutoCAD Architecture, Maya, Revit, etc.)http://www.autodesk.com/education/homeVariesFree
Cinema 4Dhttps://www.maxon.net/en-us/learn/educational-licenses/Win/Mac$3
Climate Consultant
http
https://www.
energy-design-tools.aud.ucla.edu/climate-consultant/request-
sbse.org/resources/climate-consultant
.php
WinFree
ClimateStudio for Rhinohttps://
answers
su-jsm.
syr
atlassian.
edu
net/wiki/x/
0IgUBw
EBzqCWinFree
DIVA

Enscape for Rhino

https://
www
enscape3d.
solemma.
com/
Buy-Edu-Lic-40.html
educational-license/Win
Free
$149/yr
EnergyPlushttps://energyplus.net/Win/MacFree
Grasshopper for Rhino
Rhino 6: included
Rhino 5: free download from https://www.grasshopper3d.com/page/download-1
Included with Rhino.WinFree
Lumionhttps://lumion.com/studentsusa.htmlWinFree
Microsoft Officehttps://answers.syr.edu/display/software/Office+365+ProPlusWin/MacFree
Microsoft Windows (for use with Boot Camp)https://
answers
su-jsm.
syr
atlassian.
edu
net/wiki/x/
FQSwAg
2IGICQWin/MacFree
OpenStudiohttps://www.openstudio.net/Win/MacFree
Processinghttps://processing.org/download/Win/MacFree
QGIShttps://qgis.org/en/site/Win/MacFree
Rhino
6
7https://
bookweb
www.
syr
syrcampusstore.
edu/ePOS?form=shared3/gm/detail.html&item_number=W50803&cat=1128&store=1&design=1
com/Rhinoceros-7-Digital-LicenseWin$99
Rhino pluginsAll free: Paneling ToolsSection ToolsWeaverbirdFireflyHoneybee+Ladybug, Kangaroo, Human+TreefrogTT ToolboxUMIWinFree
Twinmotionhttps://twinmotionhelp.epicgames.com/s/article/Twinmotion-Educational-version?language=en_USWinFree
Unityhttps://store.unity.com/academic/unity-studentWin/MacFree
Unreal Enginehttps://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/studentsWin/MacFree
V-Ray for RhinoDownload from the G drive
using VPN
(
Windows or Mac) (
G:\Student Resources\Software). 
WinFreeV-Ray Materials Collection
See installation instructions.WinFree


RemoteLab

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The Arch RemoteLab service offers Architecture students access to lab computers in Slocum from any location on or off campus via an Internet connection. Remoting into the lab computer is like sitting in front of it even though you are at a different location. You will have access to all the Architecture lab software.

Digital Tools

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Product

Purpose

Platform

Audience

Campus Supported

Guide

ZoomWeb conferencing, screen sharingDesktop AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu )YESHow-to
Collaborate UltraWeb conferencing, screen sharingWeb AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu )YESHow-to
Microsoft TeamsWeb conferencing, screen sharingDesktop/Web AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)YESHow-to
Adobe Acrobat Pro DCView, edit, annotate PDFsDesktop AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)YESHow-to
ConceptboardVisual CollaborationWeb AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)YESHow-to
Google SuiteOnline ProductivityWeb AppCampus (NetID@g.syr.edu)YESHow-to
Google DriveFile-sharingDesktop/Web AppCampus (NetID@g.syr.edu)YESHow-to
One DriveFile-sharingDesktop/Web AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)YESHow-to
KalturaVideo PlatformDesktop/Web AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)YESHow-to
Premier RushVideo EditingDesktop AppCampus (NetID@syr.edu)NOHow-to
OBS StudioVideo StreamingDesktop App
NOHow-to
WetransferFile-sharingWeb App
NOHow-to
Modelo3D Model CollaborationWeb App
NOHow-to


Technology Support

For everyone's safety, we will providing IT support as follows:

  • Submit all requests/emergencies via email to Architecture IT support at archit@syr.edu.
  • We will coordinate with you to provide remote support or make equipment drop-off arrangements.
  • If your issue is urgent, please check your email frequently for our reply.We are not providing walk up service or answering office door knocks during this time.

Online learning is dependent on individual computer set up, speed of one’s internet connection and location. Wherever possible, students are advised to use a stable, high-speed internet connection.

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Need help purchasing a new laptop?

  • Students on financial aid who need to purchase computers for remote access because they do not have one may submit a Financial Aid Appeal to cover this cost.
  • Contact KC Woods, associate director of financial aid, at kcwoods@syr.edu or (315) 443-1513 if you have questions.
  • Additional funds for Spring 2021 may be available by filling out a Syracuse Responds Application and CRRSAA Emergency Grant Application.

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Laptop not working or out for repair?

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