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DAL LOCATION + HOURS

The Digital Architecture Lab (DAL) is located at 401, The Diana Center and is open from 8AM-12AM. 

 

SWIPE ACCESS TO THE DAL 

Access to the DAL is limited to the following individuals: 

  • Declared architecture majors 
  • Students enrolled in B+C|A studio and workshop courses 
  • B+C|A faculty and TAs
  • Barnard Visual Arts faculty and students (they own the five iMacs at the front labeled “ArtLab”)

Barnard CARES manages card reader access to 401 Diana and has already programmed access for all students admitted to our courses by the Friday before classes start. If you joined our classes after that point or recently replaced your ID card, you will need to fill out a request form for Barnard CARES (see Instructions for Requesting Swipe Access to 401 Diana, 404 Diana, or 116 Lewisohn). 

 

DAL RESERVATIONS 

The DAL is available for B+C|A faculty and the department to reserve for instructional purposes throughout the semester. At the start of each term, faculty and TAs will receive access to the DAL Reservations calendar, enabling them to make their reservations directly. Students who are not part of the group that has reserved the DAL are still welcome to work in the lab, but they should keep conversations to a minimum and move to the back of the room to accommodate the group using the space. Reservations can be viewed on the calendar.
 

 

DAL EQUIPMENT 

  • 22 Dell computers
  • 1 B+W PawPrint Printer
  • 2 Color PawPrint Printers
  • 1 Display Screen 
  • 1 Logitech Connect for Hybrid Teaching 
  • 1 Document Camera for Hybrid Teaching 

 

PAWPRINT: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S NETWORK PRINTING SYSTEM
PawPrint allows you to send documents to print from any computer and retrieve them at any PawPrint print station on campus. In the DAL, you can use any of the three PawPrint printers. All printers are regularly stocked with 8.5x11" and 11x17" paper. For a list of additional printer locations or to adjust your print quota, visit the CUIT website.

 

DAL COMPUTER LOGIN INFORMATION

Student
bcarch2425

 

DAL POLICIES AND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

While using our computer lab, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Lab Use Restrictions: The DAL computers are designated for architecture students and are meant to be used solely for architecture design assignments. Please use other computer labs on campus or your personal devices for writing papers and conducting personal transactions.

  • File Storage + Session Timeout: Computers will automatically log out after 30 minutes of inactivity, erasing all files (both saved and unsaved) upon logout, so please do not store your files on lab computers. Instead, use cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox, or opt for removable media such as thumb drives or external hard drives.

  • Logging Out: Always log out of your session before leaving. Neglecting to do so may accidentally allow the next user to access your personal files and accounts. To log out, click on the Windows Start Button (squares in the lower left), select the circle icon with a person on the left side, and choose "Sign Out," or use the "Log Off" icon on the desktop.

  • Unattended Computers: Computers left unattended for more than 15 minutes are considered open and available for use by other students. During busy periods of the semester (e.g., midterms and finals) please refrain from ‘claiming’ a workstation to hold while you are not actively working in the space.

  • Noise Level: The DAL is meant to be a quiet space for working and collaboration. Talking is permitted, but please keep conversations at a low volume out of respect for others working nearby. Use headphones when listening to audio and please refrain from taking phone calls. 

  • Caring for the Equipment: Unplugging our lab computers, monitors, or printers is strictly prohibited, as it can damage the equipment and inconvenience the next user. If you need an outlet to charge a personal device, please use the white charging stations provided on the desks.

  • Caring for the Space: Please help us take care of the space. Food and drinks are not permitted in the DAL. Model-making in the DAL is strictly prohibited. Please clean up after yourself. Dispose of trash and recyclables in the appropriate containers before leaving. If you use the paper cutter, please collect and recycle your scraps before you go. Be mindful of the printer paper supply and help us keep the area tidy. Please do not use our extra printer paper as a doorstop. 

  • Door Security: Please do not prop the DAL door open, as this can cause damage to the swipe access reader and lock mechanism.

  • Personal Items: Please do not leave personal items unattended. If something goes missing, contact Barnard CARES. If you find an unattended item of value, please deliver it to Barnard CARES in Barnard Hall for safekeeping.

 

DAL SOFTWARE

Below is a list of software that is installed on our lab computers. 

  • Adobe Creative Cloud 2024
    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • InCopy
    • Lightroom Classic
    • Bridge
    • Acrobat
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Arc GIS 
  • AutoDesk 2025 
    • AutoCAD
    • AutoCAD Architecture
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    • Raster Design
      ReCap Pro
    • Revit
    • 3DS Max
    • Inventor Professional
  • Blender
  • Enscape
  • Google Earth Pro
  • Lumion
  • Meshroom
  • Microsoft Office 2021
  • QGIS Pro 
  • Rhino 8.0
  • Twinmotion
  • Unity
  • V-Ray for Rhino 

 

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES AND UPDATES FOR USING DAL SOFTWARE

Please review our specific instructions for using Adobe, Rhino, and ArcGIS in the DAL:

Rhino: If you have purchased a personal Rhino license that you typically use on your laptop, please do not log into it on our lab computers because doing so can disrupt the functionality of our lab license, thereby inconveniencing the next user. All DAL computers have an educational lab license for Rhino, and the program should open and run without requiring the user to enter any login credentials.

Adobe: Unlike our other software, Adobe applications on the DAL computers require users to sign in with an Adobe ID before they can run. Students can create a free Adobe ID at adobe.com without needing to purchase a subscription. Once signed in with an Adobe ID, users can access all Adobe applications available on the DAL computers through our educational lab license. As the lab is a shared space, please remember to sign out of Adobe at the end of each session.

ArcGIS: To use ArcGIS, all users will need to request individual Single Sign-On licenses through the CIESIN website. Follow the steps below to create an account for using ArcGIS Pro/Online in the DAL. 

  1. Visit the CIESIN website: CIESIN GIS Service Center.

  2. Click on the first link to request software authorization and submit the Google form request.

  3. Your departmental affiliation will be verified through the CU Directory.

  4. You will receive an email with instructions on how to download and access ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (via arcgis.com).

Processing time for the account request can take 24-48 hours, so please ensure you submit the request well in advance of when you need to use ArcGIS.

 

REPORTING ISSUES WITH DAL COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE, AND PRINTERS:

  • For Instructors and TAs: During regular college business hours, if you need urgent assistance with lab computers or software, call BCIT at 212-854-7172 and press extension 2 for faculty and staff. Outside of business hours, email BCIT at help@barnard.edu and cc architecture@barnard.edu to help us track your request.

  • For Students: If you encounter problems with lab computers or printers, report them by emailing BCIT at help@barnard.edu and cc architecture@barnard.edu. Please include the computer monitor number (or printer details) and a detailed description of the issue to help BCIT address your request.
     

REPORTING ISSUES WITH THE DAL SCREEN: 

  • For Instructors and TAs: During regular college business hours, if you need urgent assistance with AV technology in the lab, call Barnard AV Services, IMATS at 212-854-2418, and press 1 for AV technology support.

  • Outside Business Hours: Email Barnard AV Services, IMATS at avservices@barnard.edu and cc architecture@barnard.edu to help us track the progress of your request.

 

OTHER COMPUTER LABS ON CAMPUS FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
The Milstein Center's Post Production Computer Lab also has a range of design software that may be useful to architecture students. This lab is not managed by B+C|A, but it is open to all Barnard and Columbia College students.

APPORTO:
BCIT offers a virtual computer lab platform called Apporto, which gives students access to the same academic software available in the DAL on their personal computers.

To use Apporto, visit barnard.apporto.com and log in with your Columbia UNI and password. Once logged in, locate the BC GPU Virtual Desktop and launch it to access software related to your architecture courses.

Requesting Apporto Support:

  • If you encounter issues logging into Apporto with your Columbia UNI credentials, please consult the pages for resetting your UNI password and contact CUIT directly if you need further assistance.

  • If you can log into Apporto but experience problems with opening or using applications, email BCIT at help@barnard.edu. Include a detailed description of the issue along with any relevant screenshots or screen recordings.


PURCHASING STUDENT SUBSCRIPTIONS OR DOWNLOADING FREE TRIAL VERSIONS OF SOFTWARE 
Although our department does not offer personal software licenses for students, we have compiled a list of the software available in the DAL with instructions on how to download free trial versions or purchase student subscriptions for your personal computers. 

The Diana Center Architecture Studio (404, The Diana Center) and The Digital Architecture Lab (401, The Diana Center): 
Both the Diana Center Architecture Studio and the Digital Architecture Lab (DAL) are open to faculty, TAs, and architecture students enrolled in our studio and workshop courses. Only students whose classes regularly meet in 404 Diana are permitted to use the desks in that studio. Other architecture students have been granted swipe access so that they may access Room 404A, where DAL Assistants conduct in-person Design Consultations and Office Assistants manage Laser Cutting Appointments.

Barnard CARES manages card reader access to Rooms 401 and 404 Diana and has pre-programmed access for all students enrolled in our courses before the semester began. If you joined our courses after the Friday before classes started or recently replaced your ID card, please complete the B+C|A Swipe Access Request Form: 404 and 401, The Diana Center.
 

The Lewisohn Hall Architecture Studio (116, Lewisohn Hall):
Access is restricted to faculty, TAs, and students in Introduction to Architectural Design & Visual Culture, as well as Advanced Architectural Design I and II.
Columbia Public Safety manages card reader access to 116 Lewisohn and has pre-programmed access for students admitted before the semester began. If you joined our courses after the Friday before classes started or recently replaced your ID card, please complete the B+C|A Swipe Access Request Form: 116 Lewisohn Hall.

 

During the fall and spring semesters, DAL TAs offer software tutorials twice a week. These tutorials are designed to supplement the instruction provided in our studio and workshop courses. Students are encouraged to attend these in-person sessions, and while advance registration is not required, signing up ahead of time helps the DAL TAs prepare for attendance. 

Sign up for B+C|A software tutorials here. 

 

The Fall 2024 Software Tutorial Schedule 


If you’re looking for help with something that's not listed, need one-on-one training, or require personalized project support, book a Design Consultation.

 

Week Day Time Title Description Location DAL TA Sign-up
Week 02 Thursday, 09/12/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Rhino Introduction to Rhino user interface, 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities. This tutorial will cover document setup, viewport and toolbar properties, layer management. We will cover the basic Rhino components that make up 2D drawing and 3D models including: Point, Line, Polyline, Surface, Extrusion, and Polysurface. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 02 Friday, 09/13/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rhino Workflows: Intro to Adobe Illustrator This tutorial will cover how to export 2D drawings from Rhino and import the drawings into Adobe Illustrator for post processing. We will introduce Illustrator document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will use basic Illustrator capabilities to create legible drawings using line weights, color blocking, color gradients, and text annotations. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 03 Thursday, 09/19/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Adobe Photoshop This tutorial will introduce Photoshop document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will introduce basic Photoshop capabilities including image adjustment (i.e. Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast, etc.), Layer Masks, and touch up tools (i.e. Clone Stamp, Magic Wand, Lasso, etc.). Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 03 Friday, 09/20/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rhino Workflows: 3D Models to 2D Drawings This tutorial will demonstrate how to generate orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and axonometric and isometric drawings from 3D Rhino models. We will review Rhino to Illustrator workflows and Illustrator post processing. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 04 Thursday, 09/26/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rhino Workflows: Preparing Laser Cut Models This tutorial will cover the process of translating 3D Rhino models to 3D physical models through laser cutting. We will analyze laser cut model precedents and various model construction techniques. This tutorial cover file setup, material selection, and scaling and will review B+C Architecture laser cutting policies. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 04 Friday, 09/27/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intro to Rhino Introduction to Rhino user interface, 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities. This tutorial will cover document setup, viewport and toolbar properties, layer management. We will cover the basic Rhino components that make up 2D drawing and 3D models including: Point, Line, Polyline, Surface, Extrusion, and Polysurface. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 05 Thursday, 10/03/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rhino Workflows: Intro to Adobe Illustrator This tutorial will cover how to export 2D drawings from Rhino and import the drawings into Adobe Illustrator for post processing. We will introduce Illustrator document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will use basic Illustrator capabilities to create legible drawings using line weights, color blocking, color gradients, and text annotations. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 05 Friday, 10/04/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intro to Adobe Photoshop This tutorial will introduce Photoshop document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will introduce basic Photoshop capabilities including image adjustment (i.e. Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast, etc.), Layer Masks, and touch up tools (i.e. Clone Stamp, Magic Wand, Lasso, etc.). Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 06 Thursday, 10/10/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rhino Workflows: 3D Models to 2D Drawings This tutorial will demonstrate how to generate orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and axonometric and isometric drawings from 3D Rhino models. We will review Rhino to Illustrator workflows and Illustrator post processing. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 06 Friday, 10/11/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rhino Workflows: Preparing Laser Cut Models This tutorial will cover the process of translating 3D Rhino models to 3D physical models through laser cutting. We will analyze laser cut model precedents and various model construction techniques. This tutorial cover file setup, material selection, and scaling and will review B+C Architecture laser cutting policies. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 07 Thursday, 10/17/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intermediate Rhino: Modeling Amorphous + Organic Forms This tutorial will build on the techniques learned in the Intro to Rhino tutorial and will introduce 3D modeling techniques to create organic and amorphous geometries. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 07 Friday, 10/18/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intro to Grasshopper: Parametric Modeling This tutorial will build on techniques learned in the Intro to Rhino tutorial and will introduce parametric modeling using Grasshopper in Rhino. We will introduce key Grasshopper geometry and parameterizing components. This tutorial assumes a basic understanding of 3D modeling processes and workflows in Rhino. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 08 Thursday, 10/24/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intermediate Photoshop: Architectural Renderings + Collages This tutorial will build on the techniques learned in the Intro to Adobe Photoshop tutorial and will include basic Rhino to Photoshop workflows. This tutorial will incorporate simple Rhino rendering outputs to create compelling renderings and collages using found images and textures. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 08 Friday, 10/25/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intro to InDesign: Portfolio Design + Review This tutorial will introduce InDesign document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will introduce basic InDesign capabilities including Parent Page setup, Graphic Frames, linked files, and text setting. This is an opportunity for students to begin designing their portfolio layouts or review existing portfolios with their peers and the DAL TAs. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 09 Thursday, 10/31/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Rhino Part 2: Basics and Amorphous + Organic Forms This tutorial will be a comprehensive overview of Rhino 3D modeling and 2D drawing. We will cover rectilinear and amorphous modeling techniques that expand on the toolkit acquired in previous Rhino tutorials. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 09 Friday, 11/01/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rhino Workflows: Intro to Adobe Illustrator This tutorial will cover how to export 2D drawings from Rhino and import the drawings into Adobe Illustrator for post processing. We will introduce Illustrator document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will use basic Illustrator capabilities to create legible drawings using line weights, color blocking, color gradients, and text annotations. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 10 Thursday, 11/07/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Adobe Photoshop This tutorial will introduce Photoshop document setup, user interface, toolbar properties, and layer management. We will introduce basic Photoshop capabilities including image adjustment (i.e. Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast, etc.), Layer Masks, and touch up tools (i.e. Clone Stamp, Magic Wand, Lasso, etc.). Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 10 Friday, 11/08/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Rhino Workflows: 3D Models to 2D Drawings This tutorial will demonstrate how to generate orthographic drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and axonometric and isometric drawings from 3D Rhino models. We will review Rhino to Illustrator workflows and Illustrator post processing. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.
Week 11 Thursday, 11/14/24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rhino Workflows: Preparing Laser Cut Models This tutorial will cover the process of translating 3D Rhino models to 3D physical models through laser cutting. We will analyze laser cut model precedents and various model construction techniques. This tutorial cover file setup, material selection, and scaling and will review B+C Architecture laser cutting policies. Diana 401, DAL Jess Sign up here.
Week 11 Friday, 11/15/24 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Intro to Grasshopper: Parametric Modeling This tutorial will build on techniques learned in the Intro to Rhino tutorial and will introduce parametric modeling using Grasshopper in Rhino. We will introduce key Grasshopper geometry and parameterizing components. This tutorial assumes a basic understanding of 3D modeling processes and workflows in Rhino. Diana 401, DAL Ji Hyun Sign up here.

 

 

Recorded Versions of B+C|A Software Tutorials
 

 

 

 

 

 

Software Tutorials Recommended by Students


In addition to the above tutorials, we've compiled a partial list of other free online tutorials recommended by our majors. This is a crowdsourced list, so if you would like to share your suggestions, please email us at architecture@barnard.edu.

Design Consultations with DAL TAs are available at the Digital Architecture Lab (401, The Diana Center) for students seeking one-on-one software training or individualized project support. These sessions are open to students in our workshop courses (e.g., Design Futures: NYC, Special Topics) and studio courses (e.g., Intro to Architecture, Systems & Materials, Environments & Mediations, Advanced Architectural Design I & II, AARD, etc.).

To book a Design Consultation, sign up here. For any questions, you can contact the DAL TAs at bc.dal.assistants@gmail.com.

 

Appointments to use the B+C|A laser cutter are open to students in the following courses: 

Architectural Design: Systems & Materials
Architectural Design: Environments & Mediations
Advanced Architectural Design I & II
Advanced Architectural Research & Design 
All Special Topics Courses

Eligible students may sign up for an appointment with an Architecture Office Assistant using the link below. Please note that, unlike other spaces on campus, students are not allowed to use the B+C|A laser cutter independently. All appointments are held at 404A, The Diana Center. Students are required to review our instructions for preparing their files in advance, provide their own materials for laser cutting, and must stay nearby for the full duration of their appointment. 

If you are not enrolled in an approved course or if you would like to laser cut a personal project that is unrelated to your architecture coursework, please visit The Barnard Design Center or The Columbia Makerspace. 

Approved users can up for B+C|A Laser Cutting Appointments here.

 

The Barnard Design Center, located in Room 104 at the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, serves as Barnard's makerspace. It offers weekly tool trainings, in-depth project workshops, and interdisciplinary studio space for all Barnard and Columbia students. 

To use the Design Center, you must first complete a Safety Training conducted by the Design Center staff. These sessions, lasting about 45 minutes, cover essential safety guidelines for using their space and tools. The Design Center is equipped with a variety of design tools, including a laser cutter, 3D printers, woodworking tools, sewing and embroidery tools, vinyl cutting and screen printing tools, and electronics and soldering equipment. You can view a complete inventory of their equipment here. The Center also provides many free materials (electronic components, cloth, wood, plastic, 3D printing filament, chipboard, vinyl, etc.) for you to use.

We highly recommend that all architecture students, especially those in workshop courses without access to a studio desk, complete the Barnard Design Center Safety Training and take advantage of the Center’s extensive resources.

The Makerspace at Columbia, located in Room 254 at the Seeley W. Mudd Engineering Building, serves as Columbia's makerspace. Like the Barnard Design Center, it offers weekly tool trainings, in-depth workshops, and an interdisciplinary studio space for all Barnard and Columbia students. 

To use the Makerspace at Columbia, you must first complete the required onboarding steps, then complete training for the specific tools you plan to use. The Makerspace at Columbia is equipped with a variety of design tools, including a laser cutter, 3D printers, woodworking tools, sewing and embroidery tools, vinyl cutting tools, hand tools, and stained glass tools. You can view a complete inventory of their equipment here. The Makerspace also provides many free materials (electronic components, cloth, wood, plastic, chipboard, vinyl, etc.) for you to use.

We highly recommend that all architecture students, especially those in workshop courses without access to a studio desk, complete the Columbia Makerspace onboarding and take advantage of the Makerspace's extensive resources.

The Barnard Empirical Reasoning Center assists students with data-driven projects, providing a diverse array of tools and resources.

Individual Guidance: The ERC provides one-on-one assistance with assignments, projects, and theses that involve data. They can guide you through every step of the research process, from designing your study and formulating hypotheses to analyzing data, creating visualizations, and interpreting and presenting your results. While the ERC primarily focuses on quantitative data and analysis, they also offer support for qualitatively oriented projects and can assist with locating data for class projects and senior theses.

Training and Technical Assistance: The ERC offers training in statistical analysis, data manipulation, data visualization, and geographical information systems (GIS) software. They also host Open Workshops where students can learn introductory and intermediate software skills.

Workshops and Tutorials: The ERC provides support for commonly used data software, including Excel, R, QGIS, ArcGIS, STATA, Python, and Social Explorer.

Maintain a Digital Archive of Your Work and Tips for File Naming 
Architecture students are strongly encouraged to regularly photograph their design work and maintain a digital archive of their drawings and projects. To keep your archive accessible and organized, we recommend implementing a consistent file naming convention that provides information about the contents of each file. This will help you quickly identify your files and make it easier to navigate your archive as you progress through our program. For guidance on creating a file naming protocol, speak with your instructor or TA. 

Model Photography Stations in 404 Diana and 116 Lewisohn
Both architecture studios have designated areas for photographing architectural models. These stations are equipped with background paper and lighting equipment, but students are expected to provide their own cameras. Please help us maintain these spaces by keeping them tidy and replacing the paper as needed after use.

Borrow a Camera from Barnard Instructional Media & Technology Services (IMATS)
Barnard IMATS offers a range of media equipment for rental, including digital video cameras, digital still cameras, lighting equipment, audio recorders, headphones, and various cables. To borrow equipment, visit the IMATS website.

Scan Your Drawings at a Columbia University Library
Self-service scanners are available at multiple locations across campus. You can find a list of scanner locations here. 
 

In the senior year, architecture majors are required to create a design portfolio showcasing work from all of the required studio courses. Senior portfolios are archived in the department, displayed at the End of Year Show, and are used in awarding graduation honors. As you progress through the courses for the major, we strongly encourage you to begin developing a personal design portfolio, which can later form the foundation of your senior portfolio. This preliminary portfolio can also be used for internship and job applications, both during your studies and after graduation. Below are some resources to help you get started.

Browse the B+C|A Portfolio Archive
Students are encouraged to explore the B+C|A Senior Portfolio Archive to view recent examples of senior portfolios. Access is automatically granted to declared architecture majors, and you must be logged into your Barnard or Columbia email account to view it. If you are undeclared and wish to view our archive, please request access using your Barnard or Columbia email. 

Browse the GSAPP Portfolio Archive
For additional inspiration, students can browse the GSAPP archive of graduate design portfolios from their MArch and MSAAD programs:

Sign up for a B+C|A Software Tutorial
The DAL TAs will host several InDesign & Portfolio Design workshops throughout the year. Visit our Software Tutorials page to view the full schedule and sign up, and please come prepared with photographs of your work or a draft of your portfolio.

Sign Up for Design Consultations with the DAL TAs
For personalized support with your portfolio, please sign up for Design Consultations with the DAL TAs.

Sign up for a B+C|A Faculty Advising Appointment
Once your portfolio draft is ready, declared majors are welcome to book an appointment with their major advisor for feedback.

Below are some recommended places where you can find or purchase tools and materials for your architecture projects.

The Material Reuse Stations at the Diana Center and Lewisohn Studios
The Material Reuse Stations in 404 Diana and 116 Lewisohn facilitate resource sharing among architecture students and promote the internal reuse of tools and materials. Students enrolled in studio and workshop courses can visit our Material Exchange Stations to borrow tools for the semester, donate leftover materials and tools, and find model-making supplies for their projects.

The Barnard Design Center + The Columbia Makerspace
We strongly recommend completing the required safety training and onboarding for both the Barnard Design Center and the Columbia Makerspace. In addition to providing a wide range of fabrication and design tools, both facilities offer a variety of free materials for students to use.

Janoff's Office and Art Supplies
Located on Broadway between 111th and 112th Streets, Janoff's is the closest art supply store to campus. For hours and more information, click here.

Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials has multiple locations throughout Manhattan, including one on 125th St and Frederick Douglass Blvd, and offers a wide range of art supplies, tools, and materials. They also offer a student discount. For hours, locations, and additional details, click here.

Canal Plastics Center
Canal Plastics Center offers plastics and fabrication services and sells a wide range of acrylics in various colors and sizes. They also offer a student discount. More information is available here.

The Barnard Writing Center
The Barnard Writing Center is designed to help students strengthen their writing in all disciplines and at any stage of the writing process. Barnard and Columbia students may use the Barnard Writing Center for architecture courses. 

The Columbia Writing Center
The Columbia Writing Center provides writing support to Columbia students. In one-on-one consultations and workshops, writing consultants offer feedback and strategies to help students improve at every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final drafts. Columbia students are eligible to utilize the Columbia Writing Center, while Barnard students should use the Barnard Writing Center instead.

The Barnard Library & Academic Information Services (BLAIS) Personal Librarian Program
The BLAIS Personal Librarian program gives all Barnard and Columbia student users a personalized and direct link to the library. Students are matched with a librarian who serves as their main point of contact for the library depending on their program of study. See here for Personal Librarian assignments and book a research consultation here.

The Barnard Speaking Fellows 
Many of our courses require you to present your work. The Speaking Fellows are specially trained Barnard students who work with students to help them improve their verbal presentation skills. Please visit their website to learn more.