Is the New Macbook Good for Architecture?
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2020
- Is the new Macbook good for architecture?
The computer itself, beautiful. The compatibility with architectural softwares, a little room for improvement. Nonetheless, I am totally hooked by the design of these products and will be keeping it. ^^
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I'm sure you already have your opinions about this product, so I don't need to ask. 😂 I'll be making a follow-up video, where I talk about different softwares on M1. Coming soon, but be patient, as I want to use it for a while before making a review. Thanks ^^
Don’t know if you’ll see this but check out CrossOver, it converts Windows instructions to MacOS (not emulation so the performance hit isn’t as large).
I appreciate seeing more architects sharing on youtube and other creator platforms. Keep it up!
Yes I think there is a small but growing number of architect content creators 😊Thank you and thanks for joining me!
@@DamiLeeArch I recently started my own practice and am passionate about sharing this abundance of knowledge that we have gained through school and practice. I am trying out twitch as a platform to share my process. I am looking to these platforms as alternative venues than the traditional ones that architect elders are considering. I think in order to engage the next generation of our profession we must expand our reach and go beyond the comfort zones. My company is Urban Colab Architecture in case you wanted to take a peek at twitch. Not trying to break etiquette on youtube. Thanks :)
I think we can create a thread below of architecture content creators 👇
@@DamiLeeArch any new update regarding the apps running natively??
I’m an architecture student second year now, I’ve been using the newest MacBook Pro with the M1 chip for the whole of the second year and I want to say it’s been rather amazing, I’ve seen everyone around me using gamer laptops for their work , while I thought I missed out on many of the programs like rendering programs and revit, I discovered that downloading the program parallels has given me access to all those programs, it’s basically running windows in the background while I work on those programs that aren’t yet available on the MacBook Pro, not to mention that I could work on my Mac for 12 hours straight with 3 rhino files open, 2 photoshop, my WhatsApp and a bunch of little things, while the windows in the background is running and I’m using revit, all of that without needing to charge my laptop once, it’s extremely quite and peaceful to work with compared to all my classmates with their fire jets next to me whenever they open google. I’m obviously not spreading hate on windows, I fully understand that Mac OS isn’t there yet, but my experience has been absolutely amazing, I went from considering of getting another laptop just for the rending programs to now using my MacBook without the need for another laptop, I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a laptop, especially especially if you have other apple products because the smoothness of the work becomes stupendous , having airdrop between the devices has saved me so much time, or even my iCloud being so seemingly connected with everything, it’s been quite pleasant, and the best thing so far, 0 absolutely 0 crashes and 0 lost work which has fucked me up so bad on the first year!💔
Can I purchase a M2 Macbook air for just AutoCad use?
@@tshenolomatongo6805 hi, I think it’s a good deal. I have air m1 base model and it’s really good for autocad. Also, I use parallels where can create 3d models of some details. So, air m2 is a great idea for you)
@@tshenolomatongo6805Go for the M2 pro Model it’s better
Can you please tell what is parallel? I really want to buy macbook M2 but confused because i do 3d rendering on softawares like sketchup and enscape also lumion so should i buy or not?
@@Thatexplorergal i wouldn’t say take the advice of a random stranger online, but yes if it came to me I would definitely purchase the M2 chip MacBook, there are far too many benefits with owning a MacBook specially if you’re a person who’s not much into laptops and just want work to get done, all the creative clouds programs work far better on MacBooks and generally the experience is much smoother and cleaner, parallels is an app that you would need to purchase that lets you open windows on the side of your Mac OS, so you can turn on all those programs that aren’t yet on the MacBook from a windows software, it’s a 100€ I believe but it’s worth every cent, from my experience using the MacBook makes your work much more professional looking as an architect and it’s much easier to create work that’s cleaner and smoother, and you also get all the benefits of the windows by using parelles so you won’t be missing out on any of the programs, they will all be available on MacBooks sooner or later just because of the high demand, there are also programs for rendering like corona and blender which I’ve not yet used, they work on the mac but I can’t have an opinion on them yet.
If it came to me I would get the MacBook again , it’s so lightweight and the charger is very easy to carry, there are just so many other Benefits in my opinion.
Is awesome to see an architect opinion on this taking in count the actual programs that we use!
I scoured the internet for this specific video a year ago and am SO thankful that someone made it and so well too! The visuals helped me understand how the software/hardware... you know what I mean, the specs and limitations. You broke down the important bits very well for me. For a intro student who desperately needs a reason not to buy/definitely buy a MacBook, it was really helpful!
Thank you! Good to hear it helped. I will make a video soon about the software compatibility 😁
finally someone said it. i’m an architecture student and been eyeing on the new macbook but got me a hard time choosing windows or mac. thank you for the honest review (and for this video because i rlly can’t find contents and videos on macbooks for architecture)
no problem! I will try to do another review of the compatibility of the softwares after I use it for another few weeks ^^
Yes, Technically every other review i watched are photographers and producers, like we architects have a share as well!
I’m in hs and I am taking architecture. I am learning revit and it’s a great software but it’s only on the pc. My school helped us set up virtual PCs and it’s the first time I used windows again after so many years with my MacBook. Honestly I thought I was biased before but now I’m sure that I’m not much of a pc fan. It’s so nice to know that they might make a Mac compatible software, hopefully it comes out before college so I don’t hv to get another computer just for revit because no way I’m giving up my MacBook.
hahah maybe we should go on a Revit strike? The thing is, once you start working and you're not on the student license anymore, it's very expensive to get a professional Revit license for yourself, so you will most likely be virtual logging into your office computer. Also, I'm sure (and hope) by the time you're in uni / working, they'll have a Mac compatible version for Revit ^^
Autodesk is not going to spend money making Revit for Mac. I use AutoCAD on my MacBook Pro and even though it runs reasonably well, it is missing all of the plug ins from the Autodesk store. (The same is true of a lot of architecture software that runs on Mac: you have the software but almost no third party plug ins). People have been asking Autodesk for a Mac version for many many years. Just get a pc with a graphics card with at least 6 GB of vram and a cheap digitizer tablet for photoshop.
Honestly? Archicad is the answer, so much better( user friendly, revit compatible, and runs way better especially on MacOS). All other important software is compatible: Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, VRay and Autocad. AutoCad runs surprisingly smooth on the new M1 MacBook Air. Some plug ins might not be compatible but honestly( excluding SketchUp, plug inns are a must! Luckily most are compatible) all you''ll ever need is a good template to make your life easier.
Yeah! The design is a important part of the product, specially, when applied to the 10 principles of good design!!
I'm actually shocked at how much of a difference it makes for me T_T. I always thought I was function > form kind of person..
Hi Dami, as an architect myself, agree with you all the way. I already purchased the M1 air and still keeping my windows laptops for apps which doesn't run in macos (revit purposes). To me the M1 air is a joy at itself. It is portable and strong enough for my day to day mobile work such as designing in sketchup and acad on site (slim profile and it's battery endurance is a God send), it blazingly fast and never get any issue even if it's not running native in M1.
yesss to everything you just said here.
Virtual Machines are something will be available for M1, it’s just a work in progress for Parallel and qemu, SSFF in the best future you will be able to run windows for arm and windows for intel, being the last one a slower version because of the emulation required
I love my Macs but… Revit nor AutoCAD Architecture work on Mac M1s or Windows for Arm.
I’m hoping they port both and then open up all platforms for use but I’m not holding my breath for Autodesk. They have never cared much for users, only the cash.
As an Civil designer engineer I have to say that, due to it's incompatibility with many engineer softwares it's not the favorite laptop for engineers. For example Tekla and many other engineering doesn't run on macbook pro.🤔
Love this video for talking about those professional software for future architecture student. 👍
Since AutoCad and Civil 3d are known for being faster when on a faster single core processor, I would definitely like to know if you're able to run Civil 3d from Autodesk. That would be amazing if you could test it out and share
This is the review I was looking for!
Short answer: no
@Сяпааку yeah
Which are?
@@bag2963watch the video 😂
@@RADICALDESIGNOFFICIAL save me some time
😂😂😂 Fr
I would like to ask what the specs of the mac book air did you buy? Did you upgrade it to 16gb unified memory?
Thank you very much for this video. You answered all my questions I’ve had!! Awesome! I’ll keep my pc and hold on till all these software get by haha
No problem, I have a 6 month update on my channel
hey Dami, how do you setup for Revit? is this for that software, because I am planning to use that for my future tutorial video. thanks.
Oh my god this is all i ever wanted to hear. Thank you! We will ALL be waiting!
Hi Dami,
I am in dire need a new macbook and yes I am completely and have been ingrained in the apple ecosystem. So Macbooks all the way. But I do work on Autocad. Will Autocad run fine on Rosetta2? And what versions? I currently have a subscription to 2018 Autocad. Do you think this will work on Rosetta2? How will this work? Do I open the rosetta app before opening Autocad?
could you update the current situation? have the architectural softwares been able to be used without rosetta now? for example, rhino and adobe? thanks!
Hi. You talked about Revit but not about AutoCAD. Does AutoCAD work in the M1? Is there any glitches or problems that I could find working on the M1?
yes autocad seems to work fine for me (so far), but can't use the toolbox
Hey I’m a first year architecture student in France, when I got my computer i knew at that’s the time that I Apple would release M1 based MacBooks but I wasn’t sure if all of the programs could run on it so I got with my school asked and now I regret it.I just want to know that I’m so happy that you make some architecture related accountant because in this platform or in other social media platform this is a population that is very rare and that is very needed by people to learn about this job and the needs of his job and the different faces at the shop. So love yak rep it up
Merci 🥰
Hey great video! I really like your vids since they are so explanatory.
Are there any updates or fixes to the problems you talked about in the video? It has been a while since you posted.
How is the ram usage on your computer while you use architecture apps?
And another question, can you use grasshopper on the rhino with m1 macs? My main reason to buy will be to learn app development but I also really want to use my computer for my main tasks as an architecture student..
I've used rhino only a few times, but it doesn't run too well unfortunately. I will make a video of the update soon, as well as with different softwares, just have been quite swamped with time these days!
@1:37 I luv the way you diss those RGB keyboard.. Hahahaha!! 😹😹😹
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Excelent review! regards.
Hey is Macbook M1 Air good for Interior design and Architecture purpose? Professionally.
Also, if we use parallel windows option in M1 for 1-2 3d software, will it be powerful and can be done without any problems?
I am an architect and I've been using mac devices for 6 years now. I cant change. Really. The power of the design is a really strong thing.
I said a million times that if I need I would do bootcamp, it was never necessary.
I think I work just great with the mac system for architecture.
Would you mind telling me which Macbook you are using?
@@lynsehwetta2129 Macbook air and iMac... For architecture programs I use more ofter iMac... But I use iPad for hand drawn rendering visualization.
Autocad, sketch up. Archicad is a good program to use as well.
Ohhh good, you saved me time, as an architect myself, I’m hesitating on moving to M1 since we’re so used to intel and windows for the softwares... but would like to try it out. I also don’t want to bootcamp. Hopefully, autodesk will be more compatible in the future
I always have my pc as backup in case a software doesn't work. I think it's a matter of time till the softwares catch up though!
@@DamiLeeArch how many months will u think...my college starts in August . But. I badly need a laptop now(like in less than a week).. so should i go for macbook m1 ( I don't have a 2nd pc/laptop)
@@karunm4603 i think to be safe u should go for pc/windows
@@karunm4603 2 years from this video and autodesk has not done anything to conver revit to m1.
I reply you after 1 year, the problem is there yet haha@@paulphoenix007
nice video! So is it the same problem as the M1 imac? Cause I’m thinking of purchasing it for my architecture course😬
Hi, Rhino user here. So far this is the only video adressing M1 macs and Rhino ive found on youtube. On the Rhino forums there are a number of bugs mentioned, mostly regarding display issues when using different view display modes (rendered, arctic, raytraced, etc). It would be great if you could show a little bit of rhino on the m1 to see these issues, because some are saying that even with those issues it is usable, but personally im on the fence about this...
Yeah sure, I'll make a video specifically for the work flow of some of these softwares.
Lightings in this video is just top notch
Great video experience 👍
Hey dami, killer video! I was wondering if you could elaborate slightly on how well the architecture softwares performed through the rosetta app and if their functions weren't inhibited too much - I've been bouncing back and forth whether to buy one of these for when I start my Uni degree
Like I'm hoping it doesn't use up too much ram or freeze when I try to use the apps. I also don't want it to completely drain the battery 😅
So far I haven't had any issues except with Adobe illustrator weirdly. It keeps freezing mid way and it seems like a common issue people have been experiencing. I've only been using it for a few weeks though. Plz remind me to give an update in a few months!! The computer is very powerful and rosette seems to work well, but I have been recommending getting a good PC for students, since you can't really risk software malfunction during a deadline. (Maybe that's not the answer you wanted 😅)
"That is the power of design"... yep
Hi Dami! Really nice video. Question, what specifically did you bought and what specs? Did you somehow upgraded the memory and storage? Thanks in advance!
I got the 16g memory and 512 SSD storage
@@DamiLeeArch i just watched the videos about m1, and I was wondering the same. I work with csi softwares like etabs or sap2000 and I don’t know if I should get the m1.
Greetings from Chile
I just got my first MacBook for my first year of architecture. And I feel powerful.
Hi, It's been more then six months, are these apps supported on m1 macbook air now?
I work on Autocad, 3ds max and Ai. Is this laptop compatible with these softwares? Or should i opt for Dell?
What a find! My child is a 2nd year architecture student. I'm a Mac person myself, had to get a Win10 PC to use Rhino & PS suite. Revit I guess comes in later years. I hope AutoCad rewrites their apps. I believe the new M1 CPU design will obsolete Intel/AMD's old architecture.
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Very informative! You saved me from a bad decision. Thank you gorgeous. Carry on with the good vids 👊🏻😉
No problem 😊
Can't wait for your update
Really needed this video. Thanks 👍 amazing content.
Thank you! Glad it helped in some way :)
Hey! I’m heading to Waterloo for architecture in September. Do you recommend the Microsoft surface book or the ThinkPad P1? Thank you sm!
I would say ThinkPad
I have the same external ssd from Sandisk, works pretty well
Hi, hope u answer I’ve been thinking of getting air m1 or just an ipad, is it good for just an autocad and sketch up? then I’ll just transfer the files to my pc for rendering. Is it good just for lightweight use in terms of basic architectural software like cad and sketch up since it just an m1 chip?
@DamiLee so I would like you to ask which is best for software(architecture) IPAD 2021 or MAC because I'm worried about which to take MAC and IPAD has the same M1 chip but IPAD has hand sketching wherein MAC I can't do hand sketching :( and also in IPAD u get the mobile version of software like AutoCAD Revit etc but in MAC you get the PC version so I'm worried about which to consider please help me sista :) on which to choose
Hey! Could you please help me with this 😅 I'm persuing architecture and I'm thinking of buying a laptop, should i go with the mbp 16 or the mbp m1 or anyother high end windows laptop. I'm really confused🤯
I think I would go with a high end pc, since you can't really waste time tinkering with programs. Otherwise, wait a few months for the software updates. 😊 but if you must get a mac, comparing m1 to the previous version, def get the m1
@@DamiLeeArch thankyou so much😇
Does Lumion work on m1 mac? I will be glad if you answer me.
You should do an update and how you going so far, I’m thinking on buying one but I’m afraid is gonna be a waste of money.
Yes I will do a 2 month update video soon 😁
@@DamiLeeArch pleaseee
@@DamiLeeArch please, thank you
@@DamiLeeArch thanks)
@@DamiLeeArch really looking forward to an update now that there's parallels!
Hello, plan to buy the MacBook pro for university ( BA spatial design ). Does the MacBook work well with/during rendering?
I want to do Google Sketchup Software, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for everyday
Is M1 Macbook Air Basic version ok for me?
yes the M1 macbook air would be perfect for that use.
I have been looking for a laptop to run autoCAD architecture on for my job. I have narrowed it down to the Mac M1. Would you recommend this for someone how does building designs? I would also need to render projects. Your help is needed. Thanks in advance. Please recommend a windows laptop for me also.
Thank you for this Dami!
No problem! Hope you were not too disappointed 😁
any news about those program's compatibility with the M1 chip?
Specially Sketchup and AutoCAD.
As far as I've seen the performance is terrible using rosetta with a more complex than usual project
They both seem to work fine for me!
"woooh, look at these colorful keyboards" haha I laugh so hard 🤣🤣
Lol 😂
Revit for macOS in a native environment will be a game changer let’s hope Autodesk gives it to us
Yeah let's hope 🙏
I was excited to see M1 macs but I use Lumion for rendering and it's not available for macOS either
Can you talk about how the M1 chip performs by using Lumion.
Please i want to buy it so can you talk about that
Yes I will make a software compatibility video once I've used the computer for another week or so. Haven't tried lumion yet though. Will report back! 😊
@@DamiLeeArch thankyou will eager to wait n watch ..
Need an update for this one ☺️
My old laptop is broken, so I just bought this M1 MacBook Air last month for school. However, I'll be in an architecture university in early 2022. Do you think architecture uni students can use this laptop?
By that time, I hope the softwares would have caught up with it? I have been recommending PCs for students, but I really like the Macbook M1 so if you really want a Mac maybe hold off a bit before you buy it!
Hi Dami, I have a MacBook Air M1 now , but it seems that this app Rosetta is not available anymore, is it possible?
Thank you so much ,Really help me make a decision for buy a new laptop for study
Hi Demi. Names Robin hope you well,
So I’m starting with my college next year ima be doing architectural technology meaning I’m going to be focusing on AutoCad 2D& 3D aswell as Revit architecture so would you recommend me to use a MacBook Air M1 2020 for my studies?
i have sketchup on my MacBook pro, so im not sure where you heard that its not available for MacBooks without bootcamp or parallels
on the m1?
Does the Sketchup Web and app works nice on this Mac or it has issues too?
yes! sketchup web and app works well on Mac but like I mentioned, for the app, they haven't released the new version to take full advantage of the amazing M1 processor.
What variant did you buy? Ang how many gb of ram did you choose?? Thank you
I'm an architecture student from a India. Just wanna say thanks, your video helped a lot in shortlisting a laptop. Which I'm still not sure which one to buy....😅😅
Yeah sorry, wish I could be more help 😆
0:53 Hahah I almost lost it at this. Thanks for the review :)
Hey! Thanks for the video. I am trying to choose which laptop to take and thinking between Air and Pro with 16GB. Apple customer support told me that air could burn running 3D software. What’s your experience?
I haven't had any problems yet! I haven't done high res architecture renders but exported 20mins of video footage with with easeeee
3D is too intensive for macs. All major 3D experts work with windows or linix
I wish I would had known this before buying because I can’t download autodesk or revit on this m2 should I buy a new computer or use one of those boot systems or Rosetta?
Great content! Exactly what i’ve been looking for! Is Sketchup Vray working as well?
Haven't tried vray yet.
After 9 months something changed about architecture software? Can u tell if there working? (Revit, autocad, sketchup, logmein,photoshop) or even if windows can work in apple laptop?
You can check out my video post 6 months!
I would love to see some Twinmotion (only native MacOS real-time rendering engine so far) on the new M1 macs. Anyone here with that experience? Thanks!
Coming soon!
Can Infraworks run in Parallels Desktop now or Revit only?
Hello, Im currently a junior architect and Im having a hard time downloading rendering software for my M1. Can you please help me find one? Thank you
Is Revit working still or no , because I’m planning to buy one ..! plz some one let me know
Thatks for your feedback. I'm not an architect but I do viz render for them using sketchup and vray/thearender.
Can Someone help me out?? I want to buy the MacBook Pro 13’ 2020 16gb ram for my study. But I need to work in Revit 2022. Does this work in parallels? Or does anyone have experience with this?
Does M1 support rendering in Enscape?
I've always thought that macbooks are such a beautiful product, I've had two of them, but I don't think they're worth the price considering that u can't use them as easily as windows pc's, even less when u think that other laptops n desktops setups would be twice powerful.
Hey!! Hope you're doing well !! We appreciate your videos!!
I have one question to ask you.
I'm Shahid from India and i wanted to know does new Apple M1 support VRay 5 for SketchUp???
Love the video!! Hoping to also see a review of the iPad Air 4 for architecture students, maybe...? :D
Didn't know architecture students could afford ipad airs 😂 but yeah! Great topic idea.
*DamiLee* Are you planning to upgrade to the new MacBook Pro 14" ?
i saw Maya running on the desktop screen at 3:16 .. not so related to the topic i guess. would like to see the software mentioned. but anyway, yah, kinda lots of drawbacks being so dependent on rosetta. sad. :(
How about the rendering performance on the M1 Chip MacBook Air/Pro?? Can it run well without fan or does it heat up?? As the integrated GPU claimed to be faster than most dGPU on current PC (or at least on par with GTX 1050ti).
But I think the only available options of rendering softwares on MacOS is just Twinmotion or Unreal Engine, since Bootcamp doesn't work on M1 Chip, so another option like Lumion isn't available.
Would be interesting to see the rendering performance test!
yes rendering with twinmotion is pretty good, also rendering videos is pretty amazing. I will make a video on this test soon!
This video was amazing.
But if i am taking QS,ist macbook was useful for me?
i loved this video! is really helpful
Thanks!! That's good to hear 😁
please what mouse do you use for the m1 my Logitech m590 mouse is actually ruining my new m1 pro experience...
I used the logitech mx master 3 that can both be used with a dongle or via Bluetooth connection. In case you use the dongle make sure you have a USB type c to type a adapter or a USB c hub
Great ergonomics and features, but check the product compatibility since not all of the features you need may be available www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/options tey before you buy would be best option
@@DamiLeeArch alright thanks a lot :)
Wonder if rendering software's hold up!?? Lumion, vray, twin motion ?
I am really very confuse to buy the mackbook aur not because I want to run acad, revit and SketchUp so please suggest me , I should buy mackbook aur not
Software i use for my practice, Vectorworks (native to MacOS - well not native but has a proper port), Twinmotion (also works in MacOS) and Office suite! Another software that is also really good and this one was built natively on MacOS - Archicad :)
Yeah I'm experimenting with Vectorworks and Twinmotion! Seems good so far.
@@DamiLeeArch twinmotion still has a few corners to Polish but it’s very good! Vectorworks its just one of those that i cannot let go anymore it is so good and there is so much more to come that they have announced that really doesn’t let me look into others!! Hope you’ te enjoying it! Anything just ask!
M1 based macbook is really impressive im waiting for M2 or M3 then might be possible all rounder.
I believe in apple ^^
@@DamiLeeArch sheep
Going to be about the time the m3 comes out when all the software will run native
good for architecture yes or no? i dont understand cz i am indonesia and in this video didn’t hava subtittle
Adobe CC and Sketchup are native now :)
Awesome review. My only problem is whit Autodesk not creating a mac version for revit and 3dsmax. I hope they hear my prayers and develop the softwares
Hey I'm planning on getting my first Mac for architecture, SketchUp mainly , what do you think? M1 air with 16ram or M2 with 8? Your reviews are on the 8ram?
It’s 16 ram
The man said this laptop cost 1000 dollars less than your m1 MacBook .
His laptop was free ?
Idk mine was around $1900 CAD, which seems pretty cheap for the specs 😆
We mechanical and civil engineers have same problems using solidworks not running via mac OS big sur
This video is fantastic but needs an update or follow up video since both AutoCAD and SketchUp now run natively on Apple Silicon processors. Also you can now run Parallels to operate a Windows VM on M1/M2 processor Macs.