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

BlenderBIM accepted in GSoC 2024 For numerous open-source projects relying on volunteer efforts and having limited funds for hiring full-time developers, participating in Google Summer of Code offers an incredible opportunity. It enables these projects to gain corporate backing for developing new features or enhancing existing software, a boon for many tools and applications in […] The post BlenderBIM accepted in GSoC 2024 appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

Anyone who starts learning about CAD drawing eventually will get in touch with the coordinate system of those softwares. They are a powerful and reliable way to control lengths and distances. You can specify a point in space using values for X and Y for a 2D design and eventually include a Z location. One […] The post How do you use polar coordinates in Blender? appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

A great way to boost any open-source project is to apply to the Google Summer of Code and receive financial support to get a developer to work on your project during the summer (North Hemisphere). In the past, we had many great tools and features of Blender developed as part of the Google Summer of […] The post FreeCAD accepted in GSoC 2024 appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more

If you decide to move your workflow to use open standards only in architecture and design, you should get ready to utilize many SVG files. They are small text-based files representing high-quality vector drawings. One of the best SVG editors is Inkscape, which is free and open-source, as many other tools architects, engineers, and designers […] The post Free electrical symbols for CAD in SVG format appeared first on Blender 3D Architect ..read more