Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 19, 2018 9:06 am Hey All, I am doing a KDR and would like to use some home design software to help with floors plans, interior layout and landscaping. I've found tones of tools out there. So far the ones I'm considering are below. Some of them offer a service to draw it for you. Has anyone got any experience feedback on ones they have used? It's so hard to pick as there are so many! http://www.planner5d.com https://home.by.me/en/ https://floorplanner.com https://www.roomsketcher.com/ Re: Home Design Software - Too many to choose from? 2Apr 19, 2018 10:08 am Stevezau Add Sketchup 3D to the list Pick a 3D program that will take you through every stage Design, Engineering, Estimating, Simulations,Construction , Building Inspections, Trade Sections ,etc,etc BIM Time wasting Trades Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Home Design Software - Too many to choose from? 4Apr 19, 2018 10:53 am As a professional I can say that in the end it will better have it drawn up by professional software anyway so for your own experimentation use whichever one you find easiest to use. The problems you encounter when needing changes to be made or a builder requesting additional info can cause dramas with these tools. But it's a great way to get started DIY and can save you a lot of $$$ for a draftsman if you come up with a well resolved plan. Alvin www.evokearchitects.com Re: Home Design Software - Too many to choose from? 5Apr 19, 2018 11:26 am stevezau That's my problem, there are so many that do very similar things I can assure you they don't do similar things Pick a program that will allow 1. Easy File Transfers/Translation- Stops people from having to redo things 2. Covers the complete process Design->Engineering->Construction Stages 3. Allows easy extraction of data, proofs and quants 4. Allows for scripting and automation 30 Million Sketchup users can't be wrong Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105587 They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to. 6 18029 |