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Visualizing how a home design will look once it’s completed can be a challenge when all you have as reference are 2D floor plans and drawings.
2D outlines don’t fully convey the spatial relationships between different elements and rooms in a house. They also don’t show how different materials and finishes will look together.
This is where CAD plans come into play.
CAD or computer-aided design is the use of specialized computer software to design realistic 2D and 3D models for improved visualization.
CAD plans have been a complete game-changer in many aspects of the home design industry, including space planning, interior design, and lighting design.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of CAD plans in home design.
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The number-one way CAD has revolutionized the home design industry is by enabling us to design hyper-realistic 3D renderings that are extremely detailed yet easy to interpret.
CAD plans help you distinguish different sections of your project through colors, textures, and shapes. Additionally, they let you view your project from any angle you want.
Over and above, you can integrate CAD models into virtual and augmented reality for a more immersive approach to full-scale design assessment!
It’s safe to say that all of the benefits you reap from using CAD, including the ones discussed below, are the result of realistic project visualization.
CAD plans are miles ahead of freehand blueprint renderings in terms of measurement accuracy. They’re created using precise mathematical equations and measurements, after all.
On top of that, you can’t compare the image quality of a freehand rendering to that of a computer software. The latter will come out on top.
The combination of accurate measurements and high-quality representation ensures that all the elements in your house plan fit perfectly, ensuring a well-designed home.
Capitalizing on the previous point, the fact that CAD is more accurate and offers higher image quality than manual design is essentially a guarantee of error-free prototyping.
You might ask, “Well, what about human error?”
Human error is always probable, but the good thing about CAD is that it can highlight erroneous inputs. If it thinks any of the provided inputs are problematic, it will alert you, hence reducing the possibility of human error.
And since the use of CAD reduces errors, it’s only logical that it reduces rework scenarios. Besides, CAD reworks are never as costly or time-consuming as manual reworks.
CAD plans and drawings are typically stored in the cloud, making it easy for different team members to access them regardless of where they are.
In addition, CAD programs can catalog changes and offer detailed documentation. This makes it easy to track all of the changes that have been made to the design over time.
The use of CAD plans also facilitates clear client feedback compared to freehand drawings, mainly because they’re easily visualized and shared.
Another noteworthy benefit of CAD plans is that they allow developers to work quickly and more efficiently. Instead of wasting days trying to complete a sketch or design by hand, you can get things done a lot quicker with CAD.
CAD also opens up room for low-risk experimentation. Since the entire design process is done digitally, you can experiment with alternative configurations, materials, and renovation ideas.
This iterative design process enables you to fine-tune your design with ease until you and your clients are completely satisfied with the end results and are ready to proceed.
The use of CAD plans can be greatly beneficial when it comes to cost estimation since it helps reduce costly errors and reworks. A byproduct of that is improved client satisfaction.
When you use CAD, you find it easier to predict material quantities, labor hours, and the type of machinery needed to bring house plans and design ideas to life. It also helps you provide competitive pricing.
There are many ways in which the use of CAD software contributes to environmental sustainability. For starters, it can help reduce material wastage with its accurate design representations and digital prototyping capabilities.
CAD can also be utilized to design buildings that are energy-efficient. For example, you can use CAD to model the sun’s path and design your project to maximize natural light and ventilation.
Further, CAD can be used to design buildings that aren’t only built with sustainable materials but also incorporate renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and solar panels.
We already mentioned AR and VR, but these aren’t the only technologies that CAD software can integrate with for an enhanced exterior and interior design process.
You also have enterprise resource planning (ERP) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) integrations, as well as integrations with tangible tools like 3D printers.
From precise and scale-accurate representations to reduced errors and reworks, the use of CAD plans has been, without a doubt, a complete game-changer in the home design industry. It benefits not only the developer but also the client and all other parties involved in the planning, design, and execution phases.
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Our Client located in Arizona sought to modernize exterior elements to their home without losing its classic Spanish Ranch style. We strategized a contemporary approach to the front entry and landscaping elements. Swaps to paint, cladding, lighting, garage doors, feature entry door, and various architectural details enhanced the home appeal and value, without requiring substantial construction modifications.
