for Architech and designer there are many tools available online, to fix any level of expertise and knowledge, not to mention pocketbook. Google's FREE Sketchup software (beta) is the latest 3D modeling tool. :)
SketchUp is a simple but powerful tool for quickly and easily creating, viewing and modifying your 3D ideas.
*Click on a shape and push or pull it to create your desired 3D geometry.
*Experiment with color and texture directly on your model.
*Real-time shadow casting lets you see exactly where the sun falls as you model.
*Select from thousands of pre-drawn components to save time drawing.
*Click on a shape and push or pull it to create your desired 3D geometry.
*Experiment with color and texture directly on your model.
*Real-time shadow casting lets you see exactly where the sun falls as you model.
*Select from thousands of pre-drawn components to save time drawing.