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Easiest 3D architectural design software?

TomShomebuilder | Posted in General Discussion on March 4, 2020 11:05am

I’ve been in the home building business for 20 years now. I’d like to get a program to draw my floor plans and get renderings. I tried some but they are way too complex. Any suggestions?

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  1. mpergiel | Mar 04, 2020 02:26pm | #1

    Roomsketcher is not bad for floor plans, It has whole libraries of doors, windows, furniture, etc. Mostly euro dimensions. Free for a couple of plans.

    https://www.roomsketcher.com/

  2. jlyda | Mar 04, 2020 03:25pm | #2

    I use punch software. I find it easy to use. Give yourself a weekend to go through tutorials and play around with it. You’ll be a pro in no time. Just make sure it’s compatible with your local print shop for making hard copies. While the software does not compete with what architects use, it still looks very professional and gets the job done. If you need very high level designing you have to go with the really expensive software and they require a lot of training.

  3. Clumsy_Ninja | Mar 04, 2020 03:37pm | #3

    sketchup is extrememly easy to use and has millions of tutorials. plus, its free.(they have a free version

  4. stevecrumley | Mar 05, 2020 03:53pm | #4

    I just purchased Home Designer Architectural. They have a free trial download so you can test it out first. They have three versions at $130, $250, and $600 depending on the features you need. I'm a homeowner planning to build but they have a lot of options for cost estimating and framing that would seem to be very useful to builders. I found it very easy to use.

  5. dwaiksnis | Mar 05, 2020 05:32pm | #5

    Unpopular opinion: I find Revit easy and generally, the best option for construction documents and design of any sized building. There simply isn't another product with more robust capabilities, plus every functional issue you run into with it stands a purpose to follow a logic, that I find aligns with the logic of construction. So while the hiccups of learning it are frustrating at times, there's always a valuable lesson that will lead to a better workflow in the end.
    Sketchup and ArchiCAD have better reputations for "easy" user-friendliness, in that they act more like a 3D CAD program, with a drawing system based in lines and planes vs the building elements of Revit.
    I recommend Revit LT for home design.
    https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit-lt/overview

    1. Thomas04 | Oct 22, 2022 04:06am | #10

      Thanks for recommending https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit-lt/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription it really helped me.

  6. TomShomebuilder | Mar 06, 2020 03:38am | #6

    Thanks! I tried Sketchup already, the quality of the renderings is not so great...
    Do you know Cedreo? I've just started a free trial, it is very easy to use and I'm quite amazed at the first renderings I got: https://cedreo.com/

    1. dwaiksnis | Mar 06, 2020 09:52am | #7

      First glance, Cedreo looks like a great design tool. One bit of advice to consider before purchasing the software, check to see if there are tutorials - in the right language - easily available.
      I've run into that issue before, where you get excited for an intuitive easy to use software, until you reach a point in the learning curve where basic intuition no longer serves. Hope that helps

      1. TomShomebuilder | Mar 09, 2020 09:01am | #8

        Yes thanks. They have tutorials, videos... and I can chat with someone from the support team.

  7. HamounAshrafzadeh | Oct 13, 2022 11:05pm | #9

    Revit is a software widely used for the modeling and documentation of civil construction projects It really shows the true power of digital workflows and solutions. We can focus more on creativity and innovation.

  8. eddo234 | Oct 22, 2022 10:26am | #11

    https://www.sweethome3d.com/

  9. Nancy052 | Nov 02, 2022 06:31am | #12

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge. It's helpful to me as well.

  10. shark78 | Feb 15, 2023 01:34am | #13

    Firstly, it's important to assess your specific needs and budget to find a program that fits your requirements. There are many software programs available for drawing [url=https://entrastyle.com]how to do luxury home decor[/url] floor plans and creating renderings, ranging from free options to more expensive, professional-grade software.One option is to consider using 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, which offers a wide range of tools for designing and modeling buildings, including the ability to create detailed floor plans and renderings. Another popular program is AutoCAD, which is widely used by architects and designers and offers a robust suite of tools for creating 2D and 3D designs.

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