Brannan Computer and Print Labs

Brannan Computer and Print Labs

Brannan computer and print labs are managed by Lab Resources working closely with School of Architecture Directors to meet student and faculty needs.

  • Software-based classes are taught in 2 computer classrooms with PC computers (rooms 112 and 225).
  • Hybrid-modality classes are taught in 6 OS+ classrooms that each have a computer with wired internet connection and AV equipment (rooms 201, 207, 208, 222, 226, 230).
  • Studio classrooms 212, 221 have large screens for lectures and presentations. A high-powered projector on a cart is also available.
  • Onsite students are required to bring laptops to their studio classes. Tech Support is available to help students with computer specifications.
Software List

The Brannan computer labs provide software ranging from Adobe Creative Cloud to digital modeling and rendering to energy modeling. Please see list below.

Drafting, Modeling, Rendering

Autodesk Access
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
McNeel Rhino 8
McNeel RhinoCam Mill
Chaos Group V-Ray (Multi-platform, supports rendering for Revit, Rhino, Sketchup)
Enscape (Multi-platform, supports real-time rendering for Revit, Rhino, Sketchup)
Lumion
ArcGIS
Climate Consultant
Cimate Studio
COMFEN
Lakes Environmental WRPlot

Adobe

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Flash Player Plugin

Other

Google SketchUp
Google Earth Pro
Media Player Classic
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
IGDB Database
7-Zip

Software Updates and Computer Maintenance

Lab Resources conducts software installs and updates each semester. School of Architecture Directors confirm list of software required in architecture courses each year.

Print Lab

Lab Resources manages the Brannan Print Lab to meet student printing needs. The Print Lab has multiple large-format plotters as well as a document printer.

  • 1 Large Format Color Scanner/Printer/Copier (Canon Colorwave 3800 Module)
  • 2 LG Format Production Printer (Oce Colorwave 3800, Epson SC T-7700)
  • 1 SM Format Production Printer (Ricoh IM C4510)