Selfbuildsarah Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 May I have recommendations for 3D software please? We have our 'final design' ? but I have an inability to envisage. Just want to reassure myself we've got things 'right'. I am of average ability when it comes to learning stuff like this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Hi and Welcome, Sketchup is the obvious option, as there is a free version. https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing#for-personal OnShape also has a free online version, but it's not quite so aligned to an Architectural work-flow (at least it wasn't the last time I used it 3 or 4 years ago), but good for Mechanical Design. https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free It will take 10's of hours (perhaps a 100) to get it modelled from scratch if you've no experience of any 3D modelling system. You could also contract someone to do it relatively cheaply at somewhere like People per hour: https://www.peopleperhour.com/services/architectural+rendering?ref=search How has your "Final Design" been created? is there a 3D (CAD) model available? It could save a lot of time if you have access to it. Edited July 29, 2021 by IanR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selfbuildsarah Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Thank you Ian. Is there a way of asking a member direct on here? Member puntloos uses one in their threads that I like the look of! Our timber frame/sips provider has all drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Selfbuildsarah said: Is there a way of asking a member direct on here? Member puntloos uses one in their threads that I like the look of! Yes, if you put an "@" in front of their name they'll get a notification that they've been mentioned. ie @Selfbuildsarah Assuming the the TF/SIPs Supplier worked in 3D CAD, ask them for the Exterior/outline models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntloos Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 No idea how I stumbled on this post without @ mention but hi mine was done with Chief Architect software - there's a bunch of feature comparisons on the site. Probably worth at least downloading a trial of a few of the versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selfbuildsarah Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thanks @puntloos will take a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_wafer Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Floorplanner dot com, found it very useful in being able to mock up in 2d and visualise and walkround in 3d, even lay out furniture and decor if you've got enough time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selfbuildsarah Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thank you @crispy_wafer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now