Architecture Software and Digital Media
Use this index to find information about architecture software, digital media and computer-aided design resources for architects and home design hobbyists.
Top Home Design Programs For Beginners
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw detailed floor plans and create stunning 3D views using these software programs. Here are our top picks, along with handy price comparisons.
Anyone with a dream and a computer can draw detailed floor plans and create stunning 3D views using these software programs. Here are our top picks, along with handy price comparisons.
Paint Color Software
Wouldn't it be great to preview color combinations on your house, before spending a lot of money on paint? You can, with virtual painting programs. Just point and click to see rooms, furnishings, and house exteriors in many different colors.
Wouldn't it be great to preview color combinations on your house, before spending a lot of money on paint? You can, with virtual painting programs. Just point and click to see rooms, furnishings, and house exteriors in many different colors.
Chief Architect
3D Design Software for the Builder, Designer and Architect.
3D Design Software for the Builder, Designer and Architect.
DataCAD
The home page for this powerful CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) tool has product information, downloads, resources and an image gallery.
The home page for this powerful CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) tool has product information, downloads, resources and an image gallery.
Design Workshop Lite
Download a FREE basic program for simple home design projects or for an introduction to 3D graphics. Or, purchase the inexpensive expanded version. Suitable for home hobbyists.
Download a FREE basic program for simple home design projects or for an introduction to 3D graphics. Or, purchase the inexpensive expanded version. Suitable for home hobbyists.
Logmaker
Program for 3-D log home design. Site includes an animated demonstration.
Program for 3-D log home design. Site includes an animated demonstration.
Softplan Systems
Publishes AutoCad programs for builders, architects, remodelers and designers. Residential and light commercial plans.
Publishes AutoCad programs for builders, architects, remodelers and designers. Residential and light commercial plans.