Consumer home design software has been a nice addition even to the home design business. There are many great software packages available - this being one. As a professional designer I have found these to be valuable ways for clients to develop and communicate initial ideas of what they want. They beat napkin sketches :-) If of any size, these plans still need the professional attention and engineering so they can be permitted and built. But they are great starts. - Ken Risley
I would go for reviews regarding any softwares on sale. Most of these softwares have fancy add ons that don't really work. Like walk-thru and alway's check the rendering finish if it looks cartoony dump it. For $125.00 they expect you to have good 3d video card. So be careful purchasing home design softwares if you don't have enough power in your system or even if you do the rendering results is not equal to expensive 3D programs. Buy something that gives you a good rendering result!
I recently (within last month)found Punch 3D Home Design Platinum at a Target store. It was clearanced for $25USD. Since I was looking for software to help with a remodel, I couldn't pass it up.
Nice software. I still need some time with it, but I've already completed two models.
I can't wait to add things such as lighting to see if I can actually get results similar to what they show on their video.
Sometimes things get a little out of control in the office. My bat-cave office in the basement will never get the Most-Organized Award, unless I am the only one in the contest.
I have not. I am about to test BH&G Home Designer Pro 7.0. Something tells me Google's Sketchup would not have all of the bells and whistles for blueprints.
Thanks for replying Tim, I spent all day today on Google sketchup and I managed to biuld a very detailed 13 up staircase, but I have to agree Ive used Punch sw b4 and im leaning more toward getting this Architectural series.
GOOGLE SKETCHUP IS BETTER AND EASIER TO USE.
youlovecandies 8 months ago
Who needs architects when you have this!!!!!!!!
BoxxyFan 8 months ago
Consumer home design software has been a nice addition even to the home design business. There are many great software packages available - this being one. As a professional designer I have found these to be valuable ways for clients to develop and communicate initial ideas of what they want. They beat napkin sketches :-) If of any size, these plans still need the professional attention and engineering so they can be permitted and built. But they are great starts. - Ken Risley
EngineerDesigner 11 months ago
wooow that's nice i do my designs with home design 8.0 but that's great great one
JAVIER144CATRACHO 1 year ago
ill now subscribe thanks for this video.
MIKEalTV 1 year ago
google myvirtualhome - it's a free package that is 10 times easier and better. It's 35 mb, download register and you're up and running in ten minutes.
It's free because manufacturers of real products pay to have them in the software. Absolutely web 2.0.
New, fun, easy, powerful.
bitshuffler 2 years ago
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Wow myvirtualhome is great. What in your opinion is the best software, myvirtualhome, google sketch, or HDTV Home and Landscape suite?
kayele 1 year ago
How and where do I go to purchase the Software I am very Interested in purchasing it?
Shadowgod707 2 years ago
I would go for reviews regarding any softwares on sale. Most of these softwares have fancy add ons that don't really work. Like walk-thru and alway's check the rendering finish if it looks cartoony dump it. For $125.00 they expect you to have good 3d video card. So be careful purchasing home design softwares if you don't have enough power in your system or even if you do the rendering results is not equal to expensive 3D programs. Buy something that gives you a good rendering result!
sigena105 3 years ago
phenominal value / ratio retailing for 1/20th of Cheif Architect.
Love the 3D foam model option. Innovative.
chrisvet1 3 years ago
TIM when i grow up i wanna be just like you!!!by the way i'm 25. :)
mitos13 4 years ago
so which one is working better, easier and more success result Google Sketchup or BH design?
elizarosy 4 years ago
They are different products....... Your mileage may vary.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
I recently (within last month)found Punch 3D Home Design Platinum at a Target store. It was clearanced for $25USD. Since I was looking for software to help with a remodel, I couldn't pass it up.
Nice software. I still need some time with it, but I've already completed two models.
I can't wait to add things such as lighting to see if I can actually get results similar to what they show on their video.
ourvids4u 4 years ago
That was a super deal! Congrats. It has a somewhat steep learning curve.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
Home Design Suite Platinum Version 12 at CompUSA for $60 after instant savings.
ourvids4u 4 years ago
I like Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Pro. It is a "Lite" version of Chief Architect.
CourseTrain 4 years ago
Tim, it seems like you tool bench is neater than your office desk!
I guess that is the way it should be.
drumat5280 4 years ago
Sometimes things get a little out of control in the office. My bat-cave office in the basement will never get the Most-Organized Award, unless I am the only one in the contest.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
thats really good to use thanks for posting this i would like to be a carpenter one day and this helps me and your other videos
hugens26 4 years ago
Have you used Google sketchup? because Im trying to find out wihich is the better software for designing a home.
0oooVipernineooo0 4 years ago
I have not. I am about to test BH&G Home Designer Pro 7.0. Something tells me Google's Sketchup would not have all of the bells and whistles for blueprints.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
Thanks for replying Tim, I spent all day today on Google sketchup and I managed to biuld a very detailed 13 up staircase, but I have to agree Ive used Punch sw b4 and im leaning more toward getting this Architectural series.
0oooVipernineooo0 4 years ago
I just bought the architectural series 4000 v10 oh its very nice.
0oooVipernineooo0 4 years ago
This is what I needed long before our build. Very nice software! It would have driven our builder crazy. {chuckle}
ournewhome 4 years ago