Architectural software is a type of application software that is used for infrastructure designing, simulation, documentation, etc. Here, we have listed all the common software for architects.
Common Software For Architects
Other Useful Software For Architects
Revit Architecture
• On-premises
• Accurate and high-quality architectural designs, documentation
• Analyze buildings in early-stage design, visualize in 3D and stereo-panorama
• Place walls, doors, windows, etc.
ArchiCAD
• On-premises
• Building information management tools
• Design, visualize, document, collaborate
• Algorithmic designing tools, large model support, etc.
SketchUp
• On-premises
• 3D designing and modeling, customizable workspace
• Architectural and interior design, landscape design, etc.
• Design sustainable buildings, advanced positioning, safety improvements, etc.
V-Ray
• On-premises
• 3D rendering and simulation of architect's designs
• Real-time architectural rendering, 2D and 3D photorealistic visualization
• High-quality content, furniture models, accessories, etc.
Rhino 3D
• On-premises
• 3D designing and modeling, free-form and precise designing
• Create, edit, render, analyze, document 3D designs
• Mold making tools, layout management, grasshopper player, etc.
3D Studio Max
• On-premises
• 3D designing, modeling, animation
• Create, animate geometry in many ways, optimize in high resolution
• Mesh and surface modeling, change texture, apply material finish, etc.
Floorplanner
• On-premises
• 2D and 3D floorplans
• Create 2D blueprints, 3D interior images, floorplans
• 150,000+ items to choose from, render 2D and 3D images, etc.
MS-Excel
• On-premises
• Spreadsheet, data visualization, and analysis
• Graphing tool, pivot tables, calculations and computation capabilities
• For both experts and novices
Fusion 360
• On-premises
• Computer-aided designing, building information management
• Create, edit, annotate floorplans, landscape layouts, etc.
• 3D model-based design, photorealistic simulation, etc.
Cedreo
• On-premises
• 3D home designing, modeling
• Create 2D and 3D floorplans, photorealistic interior and exterior
• Import, customize, render floorplans, etc.