The Computer Resources Office (CRO) offers many computing facilities to Architecture students. Windows and Macintosh workstations are available throughout the design studios and other work spaces, along with Athena workstations. Software packages include geometric modeling, rendering and animation, web design, graphic, desktop publishing, and other widely-used applications.

Peripherals available to Architecture students include wide-format plotters, color and black and white laser printers, a variety of scanners (wide-format, slide scanner), a slide film recorder, CD and DVD burners, a laser cutter, among others.

Other CRO-supported facilities include the Electronic Classroom in 3-413 and the Audio Visual Theater (AVT), both of which are shared with the Department of Urban Studies and Planning. The electronic classroom is equipped with 12 PCs and an LCD projector. The AVT has video, DVD, and computer projection facilities for classes and lectures. Both rooms are open to student use when not booked for class or other events.

For documentation or information on how to get help, see our Help Pages. For general inquiries, please e-mail the Computer Resources staff (archhelp@mit.edu).

August 30, 2005 7:45 PM