ANYONE with a dream and a computer can draw plans, home altitude, and stunning 3D pictures using these home design software program. The program can not replace an architect and most are not recommended to create working drawings. They can, however, help you visualize your house and some rival the professional grade CAD (computer aided design) software programs architects use. Some programs even FREE!
1) Broderbund 3D Home Architect
Broderbund's 3D Home Design program that lets you customize preset floor plans or create your own original. Want to see your vision curved toward the exit to the terrace? Point and click to create shapes and lines you want. Select moldings and other details from the options menu, and coordinating a group of rooms, or the whole house.
2) Punch! Home Design Series
Single, beginner-friendly interface combines 32 programs with powerful tools, including 3D CAD to design the house and landscaping. You can plan the electrical and plumbing systems, the design of doors and windows, making custom trim, and much more. Buying a complete software suite, or select the program you need the most.
3) Abracadata Design Your Own Home for Mac
If you have a Mac, your options are limited. Abracadata's Design Your Own Home is a simple drawing program for Macintosh operating systems. Cost is reasonable, but if you're looking for free, also be sure to check DesignWorkshop Lite, which are listed below.
4) Chief Architect Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer
Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer is the owner of the house-friendly, but developed by the publisher of professional-class design and drafting software, Chief Architect.
5) Google SketchUp
Download free SketchUp program from Google and you can draw 3D images your building project. Once you create 3D images, you can print out or upload to a "3D Warehouse" to share with others. Warehouse also has a picture that can be added to your own 3D images.
6) DesignWorkshop Lite (FREE)
Program is free DesignWorkshop Lite software allows you to build your own 3D models of architecture, landscape, exhibition, or any kind of spatial design. For the small price you can also order complete documentation, tutorials, examples and additional building models. DesignWorkshop Lite has a dual platform for both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
7) Fast Plan (FREE demo version)
If all you want to do is quickly and easily draw floor plans, and you do not need fancy 3D drawings, Fast Plan will do the job. You can download the full version for a fee, or get a simple test version (with some functions disabled) for FREE.
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1) Broderbund 3D Home Architect
Broderbund's 3D Home Design program that lets you customize preset floor plans or create your own original. Want to see your vision curved toward the exit to the terrace? Point and click to create shapes and lines you want. Select moldings and other details from the options menu, and coordinating a group of rooms, or the whole house.
2) Punch! Home Design Series
Single, beginner-friendly interface combines 32 programs with powerful tools, including 3D CAD to design the house and landscaping. You can plan the electrical and plumbing systems, the design of doors and windows, making custom trim, and much more. Buying a complete software suite, or select the program you need the most.
3) Abracadata Design Your Own Home for Mac
If you have a Mac, your options are limited. Abracadata's Design Your Own Home is a simple drawing program for Macintosh operating systems. Cost is reasonable, but if you're looking for free, also be sure to check DesignWorkshop Lite, which are listed below.
4) Chief Architect Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer
Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer is the owner of the house-friendly, but developed by the publisher of professional-class design and drafting software, Chief Architect.
5) Google SketchUp
Download free SketchUp program from Google and you can draw 3D images your building project. Once you create 3D images, you can print out or upload to a "3D Warehouse" to share with others. Warehouse also has a picture that can be added to your own 3D images.
6) DesignWorkshop Lite (FREE)
Program is free DesignWorkshop Lite software allows you to build your own 3D models of architecture, landscape, exhibition, or any kind of spatial design. For the small price you can also order complete documentation, tutorials, examples and additional building models. DesignWorkshop Lite has a dual platform for both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
7) Fast Plan (FREE demo version)
If all you want to do is quickly and easily draw floor plans, and you do not need fancy 3D drawings, Fast Plan will do the job. You can download the full version for a fee, or get a simple test version (with some functions disabled) for FREE.
Retrieved from: http://architecture.about.com/cs/cadprograms/tp/designsoftware.htm
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