When presenting Blender as a resource for design and architecture that could replace traditional CAD tools, I often receive questions about adapting CAD features. One frequent inquiry is: how do you measure distances in Blender? Fortunately, Blender offers several built-in ways to measure distances without the need for add-ons or extensions. The two most commonly […] The post Blender as a CAD Tool: How to Measure Distances? appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

SketchUp holds a dominant position among architects and interior designers, making it a top resource for many professionals. A key feature of the tool is the ability to create a 3D model and later work on the 2D documentation of the same project. When starting a project with SketchUp 2024, you need to select a […] The post SketchUp 2024: How to Update the Units and Precision of a Project? appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

Even after the recent release of Blender 4.2 a few days ago, we already have some exciting updates and news about the upcoming Blender 4.3, scheduled for release in late November 2024. One of Blender's core developers posted on his X account yesterday that Geometry Nodes will now support Grease Pencil. According to the post […] The post Blender 4.3: Geometry Nodes supports Grease Pencil appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

With the release of Blender 4.2, we received many new features and resources. One significant change disrupted a workflow that many artists had been using for years: the management of add-ons. Among the changes introduced in this version is a new way to manage and control add-ons. For many years, users could go to Edit […] The post Blender 4.2: How to Install, Remove, and Update Add-ons appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

What is the most important tool for an architect? You might think that having a robust 3D modeler or a BIM tool is the central piece of an architect workflow. But, you would be amazed to know that for the vast majority of projects, having a robust 2D drawing software is more than enough. For […] The post QCAD 3.29.6 released appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

Transitioning a whole workflow to Blender poses a significant challenge for many professionals in architecture and design. They must adapt to considerable changes in tools and resources. A large number of these professionals rely on established tools like SketchUp and may also need to use Blender for creating additional content or rendering projects. Among the […] The post SketchUp Pro 2024 released: How to download? appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

A great resource for anyone working with Blender for architecture, which can be either a simple visualization or a technical documentation is to have assets. You need quality assets to add a sense of scale and meaning to your design. For that reason, I'm always looking and sharing free resources available online that you can […] The post Free furniture: Embrace chair model for Blender appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

A common question arises when transitioning from one tool to another: the availability of resources. In the realm of CAD tools, the effectiveness of the software is significantly influenced by a robust and reliable snap system. When I introduce QCAD to architects, one of the first inquiries often pertains to its snap system. Given that […] The post Comparing QCAD and AutoCAD Snap Functions appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

With BlenderBIM, you can transform your Blender designs into 3D models and produce comprehensive documentation for your project based on these models. This capability is highly valued by architects who utilize BIM software. Throughout the development of a project, incorporating assets like furniture models into your designs becomes essential. While BlenderBIM offers a selection of […] The post BlenderBIM: Built-in tree IFC vegetation library appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

In our coverage on Blender 3D Architect, we've frequently highlighted ifc.js, a tool developed by Antonio González Viegas that introduced a method for loading and viewing IFC files through a web interface. Recently, Viegas established That Open Company, which is currently developing an open-source web-based IFC Native modeler. Have you considered the possibility of working […] The post IFC-native web-based modeler: Free and open-source appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more