Courses for Architects

Show your architecture better

Short, step-by-step courses made by architects, with lifetime access and a 14-day refund.
Show it Better courses for architects
Find your course

Not sure which one? Start with what you want to improve.

Pick the drawing you want to get better at and go straight to the right course.
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I want better site plans
Realistic Site Plan: create realistic site plans in AutoCAD and Photoshop, step by step. 2 hours of video.
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I want sections that stand out
Master Sections: three section styles, from perspective line to blueprint maquette. 3 hours of video.
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I want my diagrams to move
Animated Diagrams: turn your drawings into animated stories in After Effects. 3 hours, 32 lessons.
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I want boards that tell a story
Presentation Boards: build presentation boards in InDesign, from blank page to final board. 4 hours of video and 8+ templates.
What you get

What's inside our courses?

Comprehensive learning materials
Access in-depth guides and video tutorials
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Project Based Exercises
Engage in real-world projects and challenges
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Expert Feedback and Support
Receive personalized critiques from professionals
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Flexible Learning Environment
Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere
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Graham Read
Love this course. Really helped me to get my head around rendering my designs in Photoshop. Thank you!
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Ondřej Kuba
Coming into the course I had zero experience with either Illustrator or After Effects. I was gladly surprised how welcoming and easy to understand everything was thanks to your commentary.
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Andrei Calin Mosora
Thanks man! Such a better experience with PS from now on. Such a flexible way of render your projects without heavy software. If you think to do this course and you are frustrated with this kind of work (rendering), just do it, is so good.
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Eduardo Appoloni
Congratulations on this course, I will definitely recommend this course to my other architecture colleagues. Awesome work, will definitely try doing these sections with my projects. Keep up showing it better!
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Akiko Kobayashi
This is such a great set of tutorials - the whole structure is so comprehensive. Steven's not only technically adept, but also a great communicator in that he's thought really carefully about how to build up the lessons. A brilliant teacher!
Curriculum

How our Courses are Structured

We strive to provide a consistent learning experience that includes:
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Downloadables
Download all the course files, freebies and bonus content.
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Concepts and References
We believe that the key to showing your projects better, is by understanding them better.
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Techniques and Methods "The Sauce"
This is the nitty and gritty part of each course. Here we show the step by step to achieve "the look"
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Final Touches
In all images, there are always some final steps that can make or break your image.
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Community members
Steven Rubio, architect and founder of Show it Better
About us

Hi, I'm Steven.

I’m an architect from Colombia, with over ten years of experience in design and architectural visualization.

My career has spanned several architecture firms, and I’ve had the pleasure of sharing insights as a guest lecturer at universities.

I'm passionate about transforming ideas into visuals that speak and inspire!

Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Our Courses

Ready to show your architecture better?

Animated architectural diagram of the Magic Box project
3 hours
32 lessons
Intermediate
Animated Diagrams
Transform your architectural drawings into captivating animated stories. Learn After Effects, step by step, in a course specially designed for architects and designers, from storyboard to final animation.
Realistic architectural site plan of a courtyard house rendered in Photoshop
2 hours
25 lessons
Beginner
Realistic Site Plan
Learn a step-by-step process to create realistic architectural site plans in AutoCAD and Photoshop that you can apply to any kind of project. Textures, brushes and cutouts included.
Three architectural section styles taught in the Master Sections course
3 hours
34 lessons
All skill levels
Master Sections
Learn to create three section styles like the pros in 3 hours: perspective line, isometric conceptual and blueprint maquette. 34 videos, from history and references to the final details in Photoshop.
Architectural presentation boards designed in InDesign
4 hours
40 lessons
Beginner
Presentation Boards with InDesign
Unlock the art of powerful storytelling through presentation boards. Learn to combine images, text and design elements in Adobe InDesign, with 8+ board templates included.
FAQs

Some Frequent Questions about our Courses

I have a question
I have a question
What is the difference between this course and the YouTube videos?

While our YouTube videos provide great tips and insights, our courses offer a deeper dive, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, and certificates to showcase your skills

When does the course start?

Whenever you want! You get access as soon as you enroll, and you can take it at your own rhythm and pace.

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you enroll, you have lifetime access! Revisit the material anytime to refresh your skills or dive deeper into the content

What programs do I need to take these courses?

You will need to check each course requirements for this.