The Powerful and Easy-to-Use Home & Landscape Design Solution

Product 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 projectquickly 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, its the only design program youll 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 inrealistic 3D
• NEW! Create virtual tours with voice and sound

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 alayout, 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 awall, 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 surroundingwalls, 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 imagineit, 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 andselection.  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.

• Bungalowsand Ranches
• Split-Level Homes
• Duplexes
• High Rises
• and More

Interiors - Perfect down to the last detail

Get started withease!
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.  Thepossibilities 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 fastresults
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 terraincontours to correct existing problems on your lot, spotlight key landscape features or incorporate functional elements like paths and driveways.

Document your property
Create blueprint-style plans detailing elevations, propertylines 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 yourlandscaping 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 photorealisticrendering
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