Students studying landscape architecture are required to have a computer by the beginning of the second semester of their first year of study. We encourage them to have their own personal laptops equipped with the required software listed below.
Required Hardware
Intel Quad Core i7 processor, 3.6GHz or AMD equivalent compatible with Windows 10 Pro (free from OnTheHub)
- 3.6GHz processor
- 512GB SSD storage
- 16GB+ RAM
- Wireless 802.11 AC
- 8GB dedicated graphics card
- 15” minimum display
Required Software
- Autodesk AutoCAD (free from Autodesk)
- Adobe Creative Cloud ($19.99/mo from Adobe)
- Rhino ($195 from Rhino)
- Lumion (free from LumionLumion)
- ArcGIS Pro (free from Tigerware)
- QGIS (free from QGIS)
Recommended Software
- SketchUp ($55/year from SketchUp)
- Productivity suite (free from Office 365 or LibreOffice)
Recommended Accessories
- 8GB+ USB flash drive
- Carrying case for laptop and accessories
- Surge protector
- External monitor >15”
- 1TB External hard drive
- Computer warranty (three years with accidental damage coverage)
Language Settings
Since the language of instruction is English, students must use English as the system language setting (guide for Windows 10).