Architecture students and junior architects
Starting a new architectural design project that requires a comprehensive research checklist
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This 'Areas of Investigation' mind map template, designed for architecture and design students, organizes 44 nodes across 6 core branches: Environmentally Friendly materials/products, Australian Standards, Market Research, Drawing symbols, CAD Programs, and Architectural Model Making. It includes specific nodes like 'Recycled wood', 'Riser Height', and 'Louvered' windows, providing a structured cheat sheet for project research. The template serves as a comprehensive checklist for architectural investigations, covering sustainable materials, regulatory standards, and technical drawing conventions.
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Design teams and project managers
Preparing for a design review or client presentation covering sustainability, standards, and technical details
Architects and urban planners
Conducting market research on existing sports complexes and stadiums for a new facility design
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Core Branches
Open the template in Xmind to review the six main investigation branches covering sustainable materials, Australian Standards, and technical drawing conventions.
Step 2
Customize Nodes with Research Data
Replace the example nodes like recycled wood or riser heights with your specific project data and add new sub-items as your investigation progresses.
Step 3
Reference Symbols and Export Results
Utilize the drawing symbols branch for your CAD work before exporting the final mind map as a PDF or image for your project documentation.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 6 main branches: Environmentally Friendly materials/products, Australian Standards, Market Research, Drawing symbols, CAD Programs, and Architectural Model Making, with 44 nodes covering specific materials, standards, and techniques.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore each branch to guide your research. Replace placeholder nodes with your own findings, such as adding local building codes under 'Australian Standards' or specific materials under 'Environmentally Friendly materials/products'.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can add, remove, or rearrange nodes. It can also be exported as PDF or image for printing.
The template covers standards for 'Stairs' (including 'Riser Height'), 'Balustrades', and 'Floors', which are critical for compliance in Australian building design.
Absolutely. The 'CAD Programs' branch includes 'Google Sketchup', '3DS Modeller Max', and 'AutoCad', but you can add or remove software based on your workflow.
The 'Architectural Model Making' branch lists materials like 'Polystyrene' and 'Balsa Wood', and methods such as laser cutting or hand assembly (though methods are not detailed in the node tree).
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