The Computer Laboratory is U-SoA’s central resource for digital design and research. U-SoA and UMIT is committed to providing our students with the best possible environment for computer-based, collaborative teaching and research.
Remote Lab access is now available for SoA students.
Computer Support
UMIT at U-SoA provides limited support for a variety of configuration and application issues to students, faculty, and staff at the School of Architecture. Services provided include:
- General troubleshooting for Windows/Mac OS computers
- Office 365 Mailbox Configuration
- University Wireless Configuration
- Microsoft Office Installation
- AutoCAD Installation
- UPrint and UPlot Printer Installation
Plotting
All plotting is self-service using Pharos print management solution at an economical large format printing cost. Cane Express funds is the only acceptable form of payment. U-Print credits are not applicable to large format printing. SoA's main computer lab and Murphy Studio Building are equipped with two OCE ColorWave plotters at each location. Available media types include:
- Bond 20 lb
- Heavy Bond 32 lb
- Photo Satin 7 mil
- Vellum 20 lb
- Mylar Contrast 4 mil
You may plot from SoA systems or from your own device by downloading drivers via the link below.
Printing
There are standard black and white and color multiple-function copiers available at Building 49 Main Computer Lab, Building 48 SoA Library, and Murphy Studio Building. Printers are part of the UPrint fleet around University campuses.
For further information please visit the website below:
Scanners
The U-SoA Computer Lab is equipped with the following scanners:
- OCE TC4 scanner capable of 36” sheet feed
- Epson Expression 10000xl 11” x 17” flatbed scanner
Rendering
Please see a lab assistant to reserve a computer for rendering. Availability for rendering is limited to Bay 2 and 3. Rendering is not permitted at satellite labs nor in Bay 1 of the main computer lab. If no computer is available, student will need to return at a later time.
Software
School of Architecture lab computers offer a variety of software via Windows platform:
- AutoDesk Suite
- Rhino
- Adobe CS Cloud
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SketchUp Pro
- ArcGis
