Designing houses is easier now, thanks to the array of 3D software which is available for the purpose. There are many 3D open source software programs which are available for free and also ones which need to be bought. Of the free ones,Architecture 3D 1.5 is a good choice. Google Sketchup is another good alternative in this section which is meant to be used on Google Earth. In the category of paid software, Home Plan Pro and FloorPlan 3D will help in drawing the design of the house.

The 3D software for designing houses

There are a number of applications you can use to make a 3D plan of your house.

Free software

Architecture 3D 1.5

Architecture 3D 1.5 is a free, easy to use 3D software package.

Google SketchUp

Google Sketchup is a 3D modeling program intended to be used on Google Earth. It allows you to insert 3D house models or other buildings on Google Earth.

http://sketchup.google.com/download/

Other software

Home Plan Pro

Home Plan Pro allows you to draw the outlines and the interior and provides access to hundreds of existing plans.
(Cost 39$)

FloorPlan3D

FloorPlan3D has a library of furniture and interiors to help you draw your plans and design interior spaces.

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