2D drawings are not easy to understand for many people. Fortunately the advancement of 3D modeling has made it much easier for clients and designers see how a design will look, feel and function. The software today allows for designer to create a detailed model of a house inside and out for easy-to-understand client presentations from the begining of design. The model is then used to create the final formal drawings. Bottom line, it saves time and money. It also eliminates guesswork about a design so you will know exactly what you will be building before it gets built! Here are more of the benefits.
Building Design: You can be certain that the style you have in mind will make it to the Construction drawings. Your designer will add the style details that you see in the model to the drawings so you can relax while your home is being built by your contractor
Interior Design: Yes, modeling happens inside and out! You will be able to tour each and every room during your design review sessions. This makes in easier to understand cabinetry design, tile locations and patterns, lighting design and the application of all materials and finishes.
Sustainable Design: Modern modeling software programs have features that allow you to study passive solar orientations. For example it is possible to locate your lot on a global model that is tied to the patterns of the sun. Your designer can make better judgement about window placements, overhangs and the angle of the home to optimize the solar orientation of your home. This can even be done in pre-design when you are selecting your lot!
Site Planning: Lots can be flat or sloped, so using a 3D terrain model will help to position the house accurately on the terrain to minimize the "cut and fill" of dirt and rock in the excavation stage of construction. Yes, this saves money! The model can help you save trees, stay with in your property lines, locate your driveway properly, clear easements and utility feeds...in 3D.
Construction Pricing: Your designer can make the model available to your contractor and subcontractors to help them understand the scope of work. This can happen early in design to help develop budgets and of course at the end of design to pin down all the actual costs.
Peace of Mind: When you view a 3d model, your comfort level goes up and it is much easier to make decisions about your home design. Touring a model is enjoyable, especially as you zoom in and out and fly around the outside and inside of your new home with your designer. You can comment and give the valuable feed back necessary to develop the design that you have in mind!
With all this said, it is important to choose a design professional who is proficient with 3D technology as well as the permit process and building codes. Design professionals love to give you the home you really want, and 3D technology takes that love to a very high level