The Powerful and Easy-to-Use Home & Landscape Design Solution
Software Information
More than just a layout program, 3D Home Architect Home and Landscape Design Suite Version 8 gives you the ability to fine-tune every element of your home design or landscaping project. Convenient wizards and tutorials help you start your project quickly and easily, while unlimited customization guarantees that your dream home will be perfect in every detail. Easy to use, yet powerful enough to generate buildable blueprint-style plans, it’s the only design program you’ll need.
- Browse 1,500 home plans and a 7,500 plant encyclopedia for inspiration
- Create ready-to-build plans for your ultimate dream home & landscape
- View your project in realistic 3D
- NEW! Create virtual tours with voice and sound
Software Overview
Building - Unlimited power to build your dream home
Get stared with ease!
- Pick a wizard for fast results - Use the Object Import Wizard and House Builder Wizard to incorporate photos and create your dream layout to to your exact specifications.
- Use project trace - Simply scan in a layout, your own sketch or even a plan from another program - then trace over it to create scalable, editable plans.
- Create floors and ceilings - Create a room and the program builds a floor and ceiling automatically.
Add architectural features
- Skylights
- Circular Staircases
- Curved Railings
- Columns
- and more
Edit measurements
View dimensions as you draw a wall, window or other element. Move walls, doors, windows and openings by entering precise dimensions.
Precise measurements
Change the measurements of any wall and Dynamic Dimension editing automatically adjusts surrounding walls, doors, roofs and windows.
Address wiring, plumbing and more
Plan the location of every outlet, vent, register and drain to prevent last-minute problems. Even plan home automation wiring and placement.
Unlimited options for custom design
- Browse the catalog of 3D objects or import objects from the Web to complement your design.
- Craft your own doors, unusual windows, eye-catching rooflines - if you can imagine it, you can create it.
Apply finishes with a click
Save time by experimenting on-screen.
- Branded Materials
- Paint Colors
- Wood Finishes
- Slate, Tile and Stone
- Carpeting
- Upholstery
- Hardwood
- Laminate Flooring
- Countertops
- Plus More
Access professional framing tools
Full customization allows reliable stud spacing and selection. Choose wood or steel framing in 2 x 4, 2 x 6 or other standard sizes.
Enjoy endless freedom to build
Unlimited location and structure options bring any construction goal within reach.
- Bungalows and Ranches
- Split-Level Homes
- Duplexes
- High Rises
- and More
Interiors - Perfect down to the last detail
Get started with ease!
Pick a wizard for fast results - use the convenient Kitchen Builder tool to design the kitchen of your dreams.
- Flooring
- Counters
- Cabinets
- Sinks
- Appliances
- Pantry
"Shop" at your desktop
Browse a vast catalog of interior design elements to furnish your home. Customize dimensions to fit your home, import objects from the Web or digital camera. The possibilities are endless.
Select Stylish furnishings and decor
Enhance your interior design with furniture, appliances and home accents.
Experiment with colors and finishes
Explore multiple options with the "point and click" Materials Paintbrush
Custom design your own decor
Adjust the fabric or color of a sofa,, change the dimensions of a table - even refinish a fireplace with the insert, ledge and mantel you like best.
Search the Web for more
Import files from the Web.
Landscape & Terrain - Design the perfect landscape
Get started with ease! Pick a wizard for fast results
Use the convenient Shed or Deck Builder tool to generate structurally sound, fully-framed decks that complement your home.
- Multilevel Decks
- Porches
- Balconies
- Diagonal Decking
- and more
Select the perfect plants
Browse the catalog of more than 7,500 plants to find the ideal choices for your landscaping goals and climate.
Mold the terrain to match your vision
Use terrain contours to correct existing problems on your lot, spotlight key landscape features or incorporate game functional elements like paths and driveways.
Document your property
Create blueprint-style plans detailing elevations, property lines and other landscape characteristics.
Consider every element
Lend style to your landscape design with eye-catching enhancements.
Add a sprinkler system
Incorporate irrigation into your landscaping plan - a must for hassle-free maintenance.
Care for your landscape
The Plant Encyclopedia and Plant Care Calendar will help your landscape flourish over the long term. Find the tools you need to protect and maintain your landscaping investment.
- Plant Diseases
- Growth Zones
- Pruning
- and more
Visualize - "Walk" through your finished home
View your plans in lifelike detail
Study precise, accurate representations of color, texture and dimension or even recreate the exact angle of the sun at different times of day with 3D TrueView.
Visualize in 3D photorealistic rendering
Advanced 3DTrueView technology allows you to experience every nuance on screen.
- Incorporate sound effects and voice-overs in virtual animated tours you can share with friends
- True-to-life Textures
- Realistic Depth and Shadow
- Brilliant Colors
- Accurate Sun Position
- Customizable Surface Properties including:
- Reflective Mirrors
- Shiny Countertops and Floors
- and more
View from any angle
Set up multiple cameras in key areas of your design, then explore your plan in 3D with dynamic Walk Around, Fly Around and Look Around tools.
Estimate costs
Calculate square footage, costs and material requirements in a convenient spreadsheet format with the built-in Project Estimator.
Enjoy richer detail with 2D Designer's View
View accurate top-down representations instead of abstract icons as you place plants and furnishings into your design.
Create elevation and section views
Easily create side-on elevation views used by professional architects. Or, "slice" your design to create a section view from any angle.
View your landscape in changing light...over time...through the seasons...and in different locations.
Capture realistic nuances of sunlight and shadow - both at different times of day and throughout the seasons - by setting 3D TrueView to reflect your home' precise geographic location.
Work with real photos
Import an actual photo of your existing house as a basis for your design, or incorporate pictures of your family, your car - even your pets! - into your project.
Toggle between 2D and 3D modes
Jump from one viewing mode to the other with just a click.
Create blueprint style plans to print or email
Print or e-mail your design to scale on a standard printer for quick reference, or export AutoCAD DXF files to your architect or contractor. Even submit plans to your local building office.
Discover more in the Learning Center
Get started fast with project-based tutorials, "how-to's" and advanced features.
Software Features
- Exterior Home Designer
- Interior Designer
- Catalog of Customizable Interior Design Elements
- Quick Start Easy Wizards
- 3D True View Technology
- Import Photos, Web Objects or Scanned Illustrations
- Project Estimator
- Creator Professional Contractor Ready Blueprints
- Landscape Designer
- 7,500 Plant Encyclopedia
- Terrain Modeler
- Catalog of Customizable Exterior Design Elements
- Time Progressed Imaging
- 1,500 Sample Home Plans
- New! Create Virtual Tours with Voice and Sound Effects
Add Bonus
- Bonus CD: Homestyles 1,500 Home Plans
- Bonus DVD: Basic Home Remodeling - 90-Minute DVD
Microsoft windows Computer Requirements
- Microsoft windows 98SE, Me, 2000 SP4, XP* (Home and Professional) SP2
- 500 MHz or higher processor
- 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
- 750 MB free Hard Disk space
- 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
- 32 MB Video Card with OpenGL driver (64 MB recommended)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Microsoft windows compatible Mouse
- Microsoft windows compatible Keyboard
- Internet connection required for access to tutorials and on-line features
- NOTE: Design plans created in 3D Home Architect or 3D Home Landscape versions 4 or earlier cannot be imported into this software product.
* Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Microsoft windows XP
- Browse 1,500 home plans and a 7,500 plant encyclopedia for inspiration
- Create ready-to-build plans for your ultimate dream home & landscape
- View your project in realistic 3D
- NEW! Create virtual tours with voice and sound
Software Overview
Building - Unlimited power to build your dream home
Get stared with ease!
- Pick a wizard for fast results - Use the Object Import Wizard and House Builder Wizard to incorporate photos and create your dream layout to to your exact specifications.
- Use project trace - Simply scan in a layout, your own sketch or even a plan from another program - then trace over it to create scalable, editable plans.
- Create floors and ceilings - Create a room and the program builds a floor and ceiling automatically.
Add architectural features
- Skylights
- Circular Staircases
- Curved Railings
- Columns
- and more
Edit measurements
View dimensions as you draw a wall, window or other element. Move walls, doors, windows and openings by entering precise dimensions.
Precise measurements
Change the measurements of any wall and Dynamic Dimension editing automatically adjusts surrounding walls, doors, roofs and windows.
Address wiring, plumbing and more
Plan the location of every outlet, vent, register and drain to prevent last-minute problems. Even plan home automation wiring and placement.
Unlimited options for custom design
- Browse the catalog of 3D objects or import objects from the Web to complement your design.
- Craft your own doors, unusual windows, eye-catching rooflines - if you can imagine it, you can create it.
Apply finishes with a click
Save time by experimenting on-screen.
- Branded Materials
- Paint Colors
- Wood Finishes
- Slate, Tile and Stone
- Carpeting
- Upholstery
- Hardwood
- Laminate Flooring
- Countertops
- Plus More
Access professional framing tools
Full customization allows reliable stud spacing and selection. Choose wood or steel framing in 2 x 4, 2 x 6 or other standard sizes.
Enjoy endless freedom to build
Unlimited location and structure options bring any construction goal within reach.
- Bungalows and Ranches
- Split-Level Homes
- Duplexes
- High Rises
- and More
Interiors - Perfect down to the last detail
Get started with ease!
Pick a wizard for fast results - use the convenient Kitchen Builder tool to design the kitchen of your dreams.
- Flooring
- Counters
- Cabinets
- Sinks
- Appliances
- Pantry
"Shop" at your desktop
Browse a vast catalog of interior design elements to furnish your home. Customize dimensions to fit your home, import objects from the Web or digital camera. The possibilities are endless.
Select Stylish furnishings and decor
Enhance your interior design with furniture, appliances and home accents.
Experiment with colors and finishes
Explore multiple options with the "point and click" Materials Paintbrush
Custom design your own decor
Adjust the fabric or color of a sofa,, change the dimensions of a table - even refinish a fireplace with the insert, ledge and mantel you like best.
Search the Web for more
Import files from the Web.
Landscape & Terrain - Design the perfect landscape
Get started with ease! Pick a wizard for fast results
Use the convenient Shed or Deck Builder tool to generate structurally sound, fully-framed decks that complement your home.
- Multilevel Decks
- Porches
- Balconies
- Diagonal Decking
- and more
Select the perfect plants
Browse the catalog of more than 7,500 plants to find the ideal choices for your landscaping goals and climate.
Mold the terrain to match your vision
Use terrain contours to correct existing problems on your lot, spotlight key landscape features or incorporate game functional elements like paths and driveways.
Document your property
Create blueprint-style plans detailing elevations, property lines and other landscape characteristics.
Consider every element
Lend style to your landscape design with eye-catching enhancements.
Add a sprinkler system
Incorporate irrigation into your landscaping plan - a must for hassle-free maintenance.
Care for your landscape
The Plant Encyclopedia and Plant Care Calendar will help your landscape flourish over the long term. Find the tools you need to protect and maintain your landscaping investment.
- Plant Diseases
- Growth Zones
- Pruning
- and more
Visualize - "Walk" through your finished home
View your plans in lifelike detail
Study precise, accurate representations of color, texture and dimension or even recreate the exact angle of the sun at different times of day with 3D TrueView.
Visualize in 3D photorealistic rendering
Advanced 3DTrueView technology allows you to experience every nuance on screen.
- Incorporate sound effects and voice-overs in virtual animated tours you can share with friends
- True-to-life Textures
- Realistic Depth and Shadow
- Brilliant Colors
- Accurate Sun Position
- Customizable Surface Properties including:
- Reflective Mirrors
- Shiny Countertops and Floors
- and more
View from any angle
Set up multiple cameras in key areas of your design, then explore your plan in 3D with dynamic Walk Around, Fly Around and Look Around tools.
Estimate costs
Calculate square footage, costs and material requirements in a convenient spreadsheet format with the built-in Project Estimator.
Enjoy richer detail with 2D Designer's View
View accurate top-down representations instead of abstract icons as you place plants and furnishings into your design.
Create elevation and section views
Easily create side-on elevation views used by professional architects. Or, "slice" your design to create a section view from any angle.
View your landscape in changing light...over time...through the seasons...and in different locations.
Capture realistic nuances of sunlight and shadow - both at different times of day and throughout the seasons - by setting 3D TrueView to reflect your home' precise geographic location.
Work with real photos
Import an actual photo of your existing house as a basis for your design, or incorporate pictures of your family, your car - even your pets! - into your project.
Toggle between 2D and 3D modes
Jump from one viewing mode to the other with just a click.
Create blueprint style plans to print or email
Print or e-mail your design to scale on a standard printer for quick reference, or export AutoCAD DXF files to your architect or contractor. Even submit plans to your local building office.
Discover more in the Learning Center
Get started fast with project-based tutorials, "how-to's" and advanced features.
Software Features
- Exterior Home Designer
- Interior Designer
- Catalog of Customizable Interior Design Elements
- Quick Start Easy Wizards
- 3D True View Technology
- Import Photos, Web Objects or Scanned Illustrations
- Project Estimator
- Creator Professional Contractor Ready Blueprints
- Landscape Designer
- 7,500 Plant Encyclopedia
- Terrain Modeler
- Catalog of Customizable Exterior Design Elements
- Time Progressed Imaging
- 1,500 Sample Home Plans
- New! Create Virtual Tours with Voice and Sound Effects
Add Bonus
- Bonus CD: Homestyles 1,500 Home Plans
- Bonus DVD: Basic Home Remodeling - 90-Minute DVD
Microsoft windows Computer Requirements
- Microsoft windows 98SE, Me, 2000 SP4, XP* (Home and Professional) SP2
- 500 MHz or higher processor
- 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
- 750 MB free Hard Disk space
- 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
- 32 MB Video Card with OpenGL driver (64 MB recommended)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Microsoft windows compatible Mouse
- Microsoft windows compatible Keyboard
- Internet connection required for access to tutorials and on-line features
- NOTE: Design plans created in 3D Home Architect or 3D Home Landscape versions 4 or earlier cannot be imported into this software product.
* Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Microsoft windows XP |
