Home design software

[Blown Lavey]

I’m looking at building a custom home and we have our eye on a couple of lots. I would like to do a basic floor plan design with garages etc. to overlay on the lot before I pull the trigger on the lot. I want to see how it lays out on the lot before we go through using an architect, as it’s an odd shaped lot. I know all setbacks etc. Anyome have any Software or app they would recommend for a basic home plan where I can design a home?

 

[evantwheeler]

Google sketchup

3D Design Software | 3D Modeling on the Web | SketchUp

SketchUp is a premier 3D design software that truly makes 3D modeling for everyone, with a simple to learn yet robust toolset that empowers you to create whatever you can imagine.

www.sketchup.com

 

[HNL2LHC]

I use CADD for business. SketchUp? :dunno: I have used a few apps in an attempt to have the ability on my Ipad. I have not found any that I like yet. My son is a few years out of school for architecture. I will ask him and respond later If there is anything That would work. He is working on two RV garages and another house for me.

If you just want a general outline I could have him do it for you. It wouldn’t take that long. Now if you want full blown drawings that will cost you. LOL. Have you had the lot surveyed?

 

[Blown Lavey]

Google sketchup

3D Design Software | 3D Modeling on the Web | SketchUp

SketchUp is a premier 3D design software that truly makes 3D modeling for everyone, with a simple to learn yet robust toolset that empowers you to create whatever you can imagine.

www.sketchup.com

I looked at sketchup and Home design software, looking for ease of use, and maybe a real world user input?

 

[Badchoices03]

Try Autocad LT, you could get a month to month subscription to use the online app, its like $60 a month and cancel it when you dont need to use it anymore...very basic 2D program, very easy to use.

Also, if you are new to design software, I would stay away from any of the 3D applications, even if you dont use them, there are usually a ton more commands that will just confuse you even more. Stick with a 2D platformed software.

I have used Autocad in the construction design world since it was DOS command....I am currently working with Autocad 2020.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

if you know the bearing and distances of the lot lines, i could lay it out and make you a pdf and email it to you. Then you could print it, get an Architectural scale and hand draft it.

 

[BHC Vic]

Sketch up. Use the student version it’s free. Go to google maps and import the lot. Start getting busy

 

[BHC Vic]

I teach sketch up. I can try to help if you need anything

 

[spectracular]

+1 on sketch up. I had my old house all drawn and the used layers for electrical circuits, lightings, gas lines, plumbing, etc.

 

[Blown Lavey]

Thanks, everyone for the input. This is why Rdp is the best, simple helpful answers.