Forum: 3D Modeling


Subject: Your opinion about architectural modeling

Orio opened this issue on Nov 17, 2005 ยท 16 posts


Conniekat8 posted Wed, 18 October 2006 at 6:45 PM

Quote - Which is, in your opinion, the best modeling software to create houses, buildings, and also ancient architectural stuff like temples etc. A program that is hopefully fast in letting you construct the basic shapes but also which allows to model small details and decorations, and that supports well also curved shapes etc. Thanks much for replying, it seems that most popular modelers I know are really oriented towards character-organic stuff.

This is almost like asking which flavor of Ice Cream is best. You're going to get a lot of preferences.
Also, not all architectural modeling is created the same. If you're modeling office buildings and apartments, you may encounter fewer organic shapes then with family residences. On one hand, lot of modellers have strong 'organic' capabilities, but if you get into modelling surrounding lanscapes or any ornamental architectural detailing, you may need the organics. Especially if you get into historical models.

Most programs are fast when you learn them well, and most will allow you to do what you're asking here.
Are you looking to do this for yourself, at home, as a hobby, or for commercial purposes?
What sets some programs from others is their robustness and commercial strength processing volume. Something you may never encounter or may be able to work around if you do hobby things. If your bread and butter depends on getting things done in timely manner and on the budget, you may need a more high end solution, because of it's robustness.

For example, I recently demoed Sketchup. I Loved it, it was easy to use and intuitive, BUT, it couldn't handle data volume of even a single project I have to deal with for work....
Each program has it's pro's and cons. The question you posed here is a good one, but it's also rather broadly scoped. From the info you gave, it would be very hard for me to tell what would wourk the best for what you want to do.

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