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1. HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT UPGRADE
2. HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT FULL
3. HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT SOFTWARE
4. HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT FREE

Support for extracting some GoogleEarth data for plot plan. Strong Estimation part ( SoftList ) also I believe it is pretensious Avg: Plugins Ruby is supported but limited. So so: Floor options, As builts - are done by basically creating separate floor plan. Weak: 3D tools to design new solid elements symbols Provides decent Walkthrough, with colors / textures etc Provides quick import /3D export tools to allow end user walk 3D models easy nearly trivial concepts and you can create basic residential layout right away This is as of X8 vs Softplan 2016 vs Revit 2017 To view the thread you may have to sign into the "free" SketchUcation discussion group, similar to ChiefTalk.

HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT SOFTWARE

(Note: I have NO commercial arrangements with SketchUp or any software supplier) INTEGRATION of SKETCHUP suite of apps with - CHIEF ARCHITECT My following thread on SketchUcation may be of interest.

HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT FREE

SketchUp Make - free (capable of using extensions and plugins) from a selection of over 800 to do specific focused tasks.įor those interested in reviewing the merits of using SketchUp in their workflow with Chief Architect mySketchUp - free (browser use only on the WEB)Ģ. The suite of SketchUp apps available to complement Chief Architect are:ġ. Time and energy, you will put into it over the coming years.

HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT UPGRADE

However, the cost of software is NOT in its purchase price or upgrade price but in the This gives you a "toe in the door" to another evolving software program for initially no capital expenditure. One cost effective option at present is the use of the SketchUp "suite" to enhance your workflow. So if you are a clever "Venetian merchant" you would hedge your bets. Older practitioners can work with what they have as their client base is retiring or dying. The younger you are the harder it will be to pick a winner. YOUR AGE DETERMINES THE USEFUL SHELF LIFE OF YOUR FIRM / PRACTICEĭepending on your age bracket and expected practice life the above factors change accordingly. Will all the above occur within your selected time frame? Is it likely or possible your chosen software will allow the integration with the available and evolving environmental software apps.? Will the software you choose be able to exchange data and takeĪdvantage of this rapidly emerging environment?

Now consider the rapid changes that are now evolving in software and its applications to the CLOUD useĪnd to BIM (Built Information Modelling). If you are a younger user of Chief Architect you may not. They may avoid the impact of the exponential change in 3D CAD software.

Let's be generous and say they may be in practice for at least the next 5 - 10 years. Those active ChiefTalk participants currently using Chief Architect are I guess Now in reading the comments from current Chief Architect users remember to Beware! What will be the documentation requirements of these bodies?Ĭonsider your practice/firm phases in the next 5, 10, 15, etc years of your anticipated practice. LOCAL GOVERNMENT, STATE, OR FEDERAL project types Residential one off "unique design" (sloping walls etc)ĬONSULTANTS USED - exchange of informationįor your likely building types, what degree of exchange of documentation do youĪnticipate with your consultants? (Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing etc) That should be considered by the potential user.ī. In the comparison of 3D CAD software, there are several core questions And although a lot of guys use multiple software platforms, I think Chief really can do just about all of it. Chief is a good program though and I personally think its probably the best software out there for average to mid range higher end residential. I think this is slowly dying though and unless you're already heavily invested in it or working for a company that requires it, I see no reason to start down that road.Ī lot of us use one or more of the above in addition to Chief to either supplement capabilities or for different projects. Kinda spendy for what you get but it still seems to be the standard for a lot of drafting shops. Also slower IMO when comparing completed 3D models and 2D output apples to apples.ĪutoCAD.Really a 2D CAD app even though there's a 3D version. Sketchup.cheaper, maybe slightly easier to use for some things, but requires a crapload of plugins and add-ons to do what Chief can do OOB.

More powerful though if you are doing a lot of commercial or complex/highly "modern"/free form residential.

HOME DESIGNER VS CHIEF ARCHITECT FULL

Revit.more expensive for full version, way overkill and much slower for average residential projects. Been discussed ad nauseam but in a very small nutshell.