Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Fundamentals

• Tailored specifically for beginners with no prior experience using AutoCAD Architecture 2026
• Employs a structured, tutorial-style approach that progresses with each chapter
• Guides you through two complete building projects using Imperial and metric units
• Includes quizzes and practice exams designed to help you retain what you’ve learned
• This edition features new exercises covering topography creation, the use of eTransmit, and collaboration with Autodesk Docs

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Fundamentals is an introductory guide designed specifically for those who are new to AutoCAD Architecture 2026. It provides a detailed exploration of the software's key features such as the Styles Browser, Styles Manager, Layer Manager, Design Center, and key architectural elements such as Structural Members, Doors, Windows, Walls and Roofs.

The book employs an instructional approach, progressing with each chapter to gradually build your knowledge and proficiency. The practical, step-by-step lessons walk you through the complete process of creating an architectural project, from the initial site and framing plans to the completion of a standard three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story residence.

Two building projects are detailed within this guide - an Imperial unit-based two-story Tahoe log cabin, and a metric unit-based one-story medical clinic. The aim of these projects is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the software, enabling you to create a standard model and customize the interface to suit your specific needs.

In addition to core features and functionalities, the book provides a deep dive into the toolbars, dialog boxes, and commands of AutoCAD Architecture 2026.

Designed with an educational perspective, the book incorporates quizzes and practice exams to reinforce learning, and also includes suggestions for additional assignments. This guide serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to master the fundamentals of AutoCAD Architecture 2026.

Table of Contents

1.   AutoCAD Architecture Overview
2.   Foundations and Site Plans
3.   Floor Plans
4.   Space Planning
5.   Roofs
6.   Floors, Ceilings, and Spaces
7.   Curtain Walls
8.   Views, Schedules and Legends
9.   Rooms and Sheets
10. Rendering and Materials
11. Collaboration