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# Urban Architectural Map Downloads
Mapacad Offers CAD Files of Hundreds of Cities

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapacad
References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/869052/download-high-resolution-world-city-maps-for-cad) & [mapacad](http://www.mapacad.com/)

Modern architectural design leans heavily — if not exclusively — on software programs, and Mapacad is a company that offers files for one of the most commonly used systems: CAD. Whether studios use Autocad, [Rhino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kifaru-point), BricsCad, [SketchUp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-irisvr), or any other CAD program, they can use Mapacad's .dwgs to help in planning and envisioning their structures within urban environments.

Mapacad currently offers CAD files for hundreds of cities around the world. These files typically cost around 15 euros or so. The company has also recently released a set of free downloads for the most commonly used maps from its database. These include Havana, Santiago, Berlin, Boston, Cairo, Dubai, Sydney, and Tokyo. To access these free files, users just need to open an account on Mapacad's website and enter coupon code "Mapacad".

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Urban Architectural Design:** Emerging trend in architecture that heavily relies on software programs for planning and envisioning structures within urban environments.
- **CAD File Sharing:** Growing trend of companies like Mapacad offering CAD files for cities around the world, providing architects with ready-to-use files for their designs.
- **Free Map Downloads:** Increasing trend of companies like Mapacad offering free downloads of commonly used city maps, providing easy access and convenience for architectural planning.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Architecture:** Opportunity for architecture firms to leverage CAD files and software programs for efficient and accurate urban architectural design.
- **Software:** Opportunity for CAD software companies to collaborate with Mapacad and offer their programs as part of the CAD file sharing service.
- **Mapping:** Opportunity for mapping companies to partner with Mapacad and provide up-to-date and accurate city maps for architectural design projects.

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