| Ralph Hertle 2005-06-16, 2:24 pm |
| John Silva wrote:
quote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm not an architect but due to professional reasons I had to start learning
> some of the architecture basics. Now I need to use a 3D software which
> allows me to create a building and walk around it, seeing all the internal
> and external details.
>
> I've tried the 3D Home Architect Deluxe 6 but the "walk around" tool is not
> working good for me, since the navigation is done with the mouse. Could
> someone here please tell me what's the best software available for this
> purpose? The me is being able to create any kind of building and being able
> to walk all around it in 3D.
>
> I'd also ask you people to point some sites where I could learn more about
> those 3D softwares and the architecture basics. I'm a complete newbie.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> John Silva
You're asking for something that doesn't exist. It takes quite some
time to learn the "basics" and then it takes some time to learn the
software.
Are you looking to create "pretty pictures" or "building information
models?" They're related, but very different in how they're
approached. And for either of them, you're looking at investing
considerable time and money. The decent software starts at about $1K
(and I don't think that stuff is all that good -- to get anything
worthwhile for 3D work, look to spend at least $3K). And the learning
curve is steep--because you're not only learning the software, but how
to represent a building.
Lastly...as for "best" software. You're asking for a religious
discussion. There are many programs out there. Those who use them all
have their reasons for doing so and think that their software is the
best for their purposes. The industry standard is based on Autodesk's
AutoCAD products...but that doesn't mean they're the best, or what you
should use (because you don't have a clue as to what you're getting into).
Why not just hire an architecture firm to do what you need to do?
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