Drawing is one of the design communication skills that is taught in first and second year. These are complementary to the study of architecture. Wind-tunnel and heliodon for testing the effect of buildings on their environment. The Denis Winston Architecture Library, acknowledged as the largest and best architecture library in Australia. Students also have access to the other 18 branch libraries as well as the main University Library.
Most students come by bus or train.
Many senior students and most international students live in the area. City Road has on-street parking which is subject to clear zones at peak hours and is heavily monitored. The Seymour Centre carpark on Shepherd Street offers parking for a reasonable daily rate and is only a few minutes walk from the Faculty. The University Union's Wentworth Building is on City Road about 100m from the Faculty. There are two great cafes, one in the basement called Azzuri and one on level 3 called BB's.