- Sketchup
- 3DS Max
- Revit
- Autocad
- Archicad
SketchUp
Many architects prefer SketchUp because it’s easy to use than other software. Google SketchUp was founded by Brad Schell and Joe Esch in 2006. Sketchup was developed by the company’s last software in Boulder Colorado, United State of America.
3ds max
3D Studio Max is mostly used in the architectural and interior designing field. It creates realistic 3d image walkthrough-style animations, it can convert to 2d to 3d images with realistic. It’s also called 3ds max.
3D Studio Max was founded by Autodesk in 1996. 3ds max founder is Gary Yost he was the team leader. 3ds max help to create 3d models like furniture characters and 360 images and walkthroughs. it also helps to create realistic rendering images for architectural and interior design and other fields.
You can download a 30-day free trial version
Revit
Ravit is mostly used in constructor projects it helps architect and structure engineers landscape architects mechanical engineers plumbing and electrical.
It helps to make building information drawings. It creates 2d and 3d drawings. A user can design buildings and structures.
This software was developed by Charles River Software, founded in 1997. After renamed Ravit technology corporation in 2000.
Autocad
AutoCAD is the most popular software application for drafting. This software is specially designed for architecture, a mechanical. Autocad uses as a 2D drawing tool for creating a floor plan, elevation, and section it is also used for mechanical components.
Autocad was developed in 1982 and led by john walker. Autocad gives a 30-day trial version its also provide a 1-year free subscription for student and institutions.
Archicad
Archicad is an architectural BIM (Building Information modeling) for architecture and building ARCHICAD was the first CAD product able to create both 2D and 3D we can create 2d drawings as well as 3d drawings. Archicad software is specially designed for urban planners, architects, designers, and interior designers. Archicad was launched in 1987 by Graphisoft.