Computer Requirements
A laptop computer is required for Interior Architecture and Design, and it should be compatible with AutoDesk (AutoCAD + Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Enscape. We do not recommend MacOS (Apple) computers for this program.
Below are some of the recommended specs suggested to look for in a Windows (PC) computer:
Processor
- Intel i7- Quad-Core (minimum)
- Intel i7- 6 or 8 core
- Intel i9- 6 or 8 core
- Xeon Quad Core
RAM
- 16 GB (minimum)
- 32 GB
Graphics Card
- Dedicated/discrete GPU required
- NVIDIA or AMD
- 4 GB (minimum)
- 6-8 GB
Storage
- SSD recommended
- 512 GB (minimum)
- 1-2 TB
Screen Size
- 15″ (minimum)
Computer models often change and include updated model numbers. However, below are some popular models that should be customizable to include the recommended configurations:
- Dell Precision 3xxx / 5xxx / 7xxx
- Dell XPS 15 / 17
- HP ZBook
- MSI Creator / Workstation
Software + Related Expenditures
Students can choose to wait and make software purchases on an as-needed basis. Each class will notify you of any needed/required software at the beginning of the semester. We also try to inform students of possible discounts and if the purchase will be required or recommended.
| Vendor | Software Program | Cost |
| Microsoft | MS Office | Free (Visit UNCG Student Software Resources) |
| Adobe | Creative Cloud | $19.99/ month (1st year) $29.99/ month (after that) |
| Trimble Buildings | SketchUp Pro | $55/year |
| Autodesk | AutoCAD | Free (Visit AutoDesk for Education) |
| Enscape 3D | Enscape | Free (see instructor) |
| Lighting
Analysts | AGi32 | Free (see instructor) |
| McNeel | Rhino 3d | $195 (one-time) |
| Lynda.com | Basic subscription | $25.00/month-to-month or $239.88/year |
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