Design with architectural drawing software
Create architectural drawings, documentation, and schedules quickly and easily. AutoCAD® Architecture software has design and documentation features that help automate drafting tasks, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
What's new
Create Type
Draw regular shapes quickly and accurately.
Roof grip editing
Create and modify roof outlines with more control.
Edit live section
Edit objects in section or elevation view.
Styles browser (enhanced)
The Content library supports directories and A360.
Sections and elevations (enhanced)
Edit Xrefs when editing live sections, and more.
Design
Create Type
Draw regular shapes quickly and accurately.
Roof grip editing
Create and modify roof outlines with more control.
Architectural renovation
Design and produce renovations more quickly.
Preview architectural object styles
Confirm wall, door, and window styles before adding.
Walls, doors, and windows
Mimic real-world behavior and construction.
Integrated rendering
Create full-color 3D renderings.
Collaboration
TrustedDWG™ technology
Share and save design data.
Project Navigator Check Out
Make changes to a project without affecting the team.
Project Navigator Check In
Automatically notify the team of a new version.
Industry Foundation Class (IFC) support
Supports buildingSMART certification.
PDF support
Share, search, and reuse designs easily.
Documentation
Edit live section
Edit objects in section or elevation view.
Styles browser (enhanced)
The Content library supports directories and A360.
Sections and elevations (enhanced)
Edit Xrefs when editing live sections, and more.
Color-coded version differentiation
Visual Compare shows differences between versions.
Automated property set definitions
Define property sets for easier quantity takeoffs.
Wall dimensioning
Dimension to your own standards.
Space tagging and documentation
Tag every room in your architectural drawing.
Room documentation
Apply multiple finishes to a surface.
Architectural drawing creation and annotation
Annotate drawings more quickly.
Customization
Easier style access
Browse libraries of object styles.
Streamlined user interface
Get easy access to tools and commands.
Customized scheduling
Adjust schedule styles to meet your standards.
Easy changes to block instances
Change block instances easily.
Display order by layer
Order layers and objects, and preview changes.