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ARCHITECTURAL MODEL MAKING RESOURCES

Materials:
Balsa wood: lightweight and easy to cut with a knife or saw.
Foam board: comes in various thicknesses and is easy to cut and shape.
Cardboard: readily available and can be used for quick mock-ups.
Acrylic sheets: used for creating transparent or translucent elements.
Model-making glue: a strong adhesive that dries clear and quickly.
Paints: acrylic or spray paint can be used to add color and texture to your model.
Tools:
X-Acto knife: used for precise cutting and trimming.
Cutting mat: protects your work surface and allows for easy cutting.
Ruler: helps ensure straight and accurate cuts.
Scissors: used for cutting larger pieces of material.
Tweezers: helpful for holding and placing small pieces.
Sandpaper: smooths rough edges and surfaces.
Hot glue gun: a quick and strong adhesive for larger pieces.
3D printer: for creating intricate details or complex shapes.
Tutorials and Resources:
ArchDaily: offers a variety of model making tutorials and inspiration.
Modelmaking101: provides tutorials, tips, and tricks for model making.
Instructables: features user-submitted tutorials for all sorts of model making techniques.
YouTube: a wealth of videos demonstrating model making techniques and tutorials.
By utilizing these resources and tools, you can create physical models that will help you visualize and refine your designs, and perhaps even experience the same pleasure that you have enjoyed throughout your career as an architect.