The Top 10 Dream Gadgets every Architect would Desire

Laser measuring tools have been in the market for quite some time now. They not only make it easy for a person to measure a space but also reduce the chances of error in case of manual measuring. The laser measures are available in various brands with various measurement ranges. Most devices perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, area, volume and Pythagorean measures. These can help in measuring vertical heights and unapproachable spaces too.

The laser measures like Bosch GLM 50 have upgraded into more advanced versions with inbuilt Bluetooth and camera to sync the measurements into your computers or smartphones. This not only makes the measurements and calculations easy, but the sync features also reduce time spent on recording the data from machine to paper to the device. These are a must-have gadget for all the practicing architects to make life a little easier.

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With virtual reality technology on the rise, it is a good idea for architects to have a pair of VR goggles. These days the goggles are compatible with smartphones thus making the visualization process very interesting. In addition to LCD screen and lenses, VR goggles by Occulus (Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headsetcome) has built-in speakers thus making the experience all the more real. These are light headsets and a futuristic way of presenting an architect’s ideas to their clients, by giving them the experience of their spaces in the design phase itself. Be it a virtual experience or watching a movie, these offer personalized and unique entertainment experience. With the trend setting in, these are a must-have gadget for the tech-savvy architects out there.

Often architects find themselves in a fix when they require a projector to pitch their presentation. But now with pocket projectors in the market, the architects can easily carry their personal projectors wherever they go. The projector VIEWSONIC M1 is so small that it can fit in your pocket. In addition, it comes with covers in three colors. It also has built-in JBL speakers, HDMI and USB connections, to enable one to plug and play their presentation or a video clip. These are compact and a must-have gadget for an architect who likes to carry their paraphernalia along to avoid getting into a fix in strange territory.

Generally, architects like to draw, doodle and edit photos on the go. For them owning a drawing tablet is a great option. The drawing tablets can be attached to your PC or Mac through USB or Bluetooth. It also comes with a pen that helps in maneuvering across the drawing area of the tablet. An amazing pick for a drawing tablet is Wacom Intuos. The tablet works with an array of software. It has 4096 levels of pressure levels to achieve the required precision. It is a compact device, but gives a lot of room to carry on with one’s creative pursuits. This gadget can help the architects in working digitally over their drawings, artwork or ideation, with a feel of working manually with a pen and paper.

Smartpens have the charm of an ordinary pen but help in digitizing the work that you do on paper. It is a gadget that makes every architect’s dream come true by converting the handwork to digital copies by just a click. These pens are enabled to sync the work on your smartphones or computers to make it easier to carry on the work in the digital space. A smartpen like NeoLab Convergence Neopen M1 can record audio to add with the notes or drawings that you make on the paper. This helps in catching the train of thought that one might have left while ideating or making notes. This pen even has an automatic on-off function, so even if one forgets to power it off, the pen switches off automatically after some time. A must-have gadget for all the architects who like to work with their manual sketches in the digital space.

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Architects love to make doodles when ideating. Until now, the means to do this was a sheet of paper (2D) but, now with the advancement in technology, they can doodle in 3D with the 3D doodler. This doodler comes with colored cartridges. The architect can choose to work in a monochrome or layer of colors. This is a must-have gadget for architects who like to build test models or scribble their ideas.

Architects are people who are into photography. They like to photograph every detail of the space they are in or an interesting frame that presents itself. Carrying a good DSLR camera might not be possible all the time. For such people Camera lens add on are a must-have. SKYVIK Signi Pro 2 in 1 from SKYVIK enhances the phone camera by adding a wide-angle lens, macro lenses, fisheye lens, etc onto the existing camera lens. These are easy to use and carry for better photography. I certainly would love to own a pair of such lenses.

A tablet is one gadget that the architects need to have. These are versatile gadgets serving all the functions of a computer while traveling. A good tablet like Apple iPad Pro helps in making a statement as well when around colleagues or clients. It helps in creating mood boards, basic ideas, show presentations, 3D models, browse the internet, entertainment, etc. It is compatible with an Apple pencil thus making it easier for an architect to doodle or scribble on the go. A very handy and a must-have gadget.

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A mouse is a gadget that an architect cannot possibly work without. For all the drawings to made and navigated through an architect must have a powerful mouse. With the advent of wireless mouse, these gadgets have become more graceful and hassle-free. A powerful mouse like the Logitech MX master wireless mouse is a must-have for an architect as it makes available all the controls in your palm. It has a unique thumb wheel, that helps in a horizontal navigation. This particular mouse can be connected to three devices at a time thus aiding in better navigation. It even works efficiently on glossy surfaces, unlike other mice. A good investment to make for an architect who loves to keep up with the technological advancements.

There are times when an architect wants to access a full-size keyboard but is not able to. The solution to this is a virtual keyboard device, which makes a full-size keyboard available to you wherever you want. Virtual keyboards, like those manufactured by Gangxun Electronics are based on laser projection technology that projects the keyboard on your work surface. It can be connected with your smart device or computer with the help of Bluetooth. It even has a Bluetooth speaker which supports voice reporting and playing music. It is a convenient gadget when you want to type those lengthy emails or documents, and typing on a touch screen seems like a hassle. It is a portable device and works in most environments. A handy and must-have gadget.