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Top 100 Architecture

Last updated May 31, 2007

TOP 100 Architecture

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Shareware CAD software

Comparisons CAD and Architecture Software

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
1	Google SketchUp f Win2K/XP, 6.0.277	Discover if 3D modeling is anything for you. Houses, sheds, decks etc. Top 200 Freeware - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Internet - Top 200 Shareware - Top 100 Technical - Windows		Google Inc Fax:_650-253-0001	PCWDAY 2007/APR ++		SoftBase_Top_500 PCMAG_2007/04 PCMAG_2003/16 DOWNLOAD
2	Home Envy Web site	DIY articles. E.g. How to improve anything possible in a room including security Web_Site - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Help - Top 100 Home - Information - Top 200 Security - Top 100 Special - Top 100 Technical	N/A	Home Envy Inc.	PCMAG 2006/AMAZING ++	-	SoftBase_Top_1,000 PCMAG_2006/19
3	FloorPlan 3D Design Suite CD f Win98&up, 11	Create your own home CAD. Drag and drop incl textures... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Home - Shareware - Windows	50 USD	IMSI Int. Microcomputer Software Fax:_415-257-3365	PCMAG 1999/20 ++		SoftBase_Top_1,000 PCMAG_1998/14 PCMAG_1997/18 PCMAG_1996/18 PCMAG_1999/20 DOWNLOAD
4	SmartDraw Suite, 7.63	Easy to use powerful multi purpose flowcharts, orgcharts, drag & drop Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Charts - Top 100 Economy - Top 100 Educational - Top 100 Electronics - Top 100 Maps - Top 100 Mathematics - Top 100 Organizational chart or Flowchart - Top 100 Presentations - Top 200 School - Shareware - Windows	297 USD	SmartDraw.com Fax:_619-549-2830	PCWDAY 2005/DEC ++		PCMAG_2005/05 PCMAG_2004/03 PCWUS_2003/19 PCMAG_2000/16 PCMAG_1997/06 PCMAG_1996/15 DOWNLOAD
5	Garden Organizer Deluxe f WinAll, 2.6	Gardening software for gardening enthusiasts Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Hobby - Home - Shareware - Windows	65 USD Order	PrimaSoft PC Inc. Fax:_604-951-1085	++		DOWNLOAD
6	Algolab Raster to Vector Conversion Tool, 2.97.38	CAD CAM GIS conversion digitizing refining architecture, mechanics etc Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - File_Utility - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	99 USD Order	AlgoLab Inc. Fax:_519-457-0556	++	-	DOWNLOAD
7	Envisioneer Express f Win2K/XP, 3.0	3D home CAD. Create floor pans, models, use ready models of walls etc. Freeware - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Windows		Cadsoft Corporation Fax:_519-823-8821	++	-	DOWNLOAD
8	Custom 3D Home, 5	3D view architecture, drag and drop objects, walkthrough, interior photos... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Home - Image - Windows	10 USD	ValuSoft Fax:_952-442-7001	++		PCMAG_1999/OCT PCMAG_1997/18
9	Furnish f WinAll, 1.8.4	Interior decorating 3D. Let the females decide BEFORE you move it around... Freeware - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Windows		BoConcept Fax:_201-433-1281	++	-	DOWNLOAD
10	Home Plan Pro f WinAll, 5.1.76	House Plans, Walls, Dimensions. Easy to use home architecture Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Home - Shareware - Windows	39 USD	Home Plan Software Fax:_209-463-1376	++		DOWNLOAD

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
11	Custom 3D Land f Win98&up	Garden Design including Choice of 1000 Plants. 3D walkthrough garden Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Hobby - Information - Special - Windows	10 USD	ValuSoft Fax:_952-442-7001	+		PCWUS_1996/DEC PCMAG_1995/07 PCMAG_1993/21 PCCOMP_1993/OCT
12	3D Home Architect f Win98/Me/XP, 6	Drag and Drop Walls, Windows, Furniture, View 3D, Home Architect Plan Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Home - Windows	50 USD	Broderbund Software Inc Fax:_415-382-4419	PCMAG 1998/14 +		PCMAG_1995/12 PCMAG_2001/18 PCMAG_1997/22 PCMAG_1997/18 PCMAG_1997/08 PCMAG_1996/12 PCMAG_1998/14 PCWUS_2005/JAN PCMAG_2004/10
13	CADopia IntelliCAD f WinNT/2K/XP, 6.2.36	Powerful CAD f engineers, architects, designers and drafters Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Technical - Windows	Order	CADopia Inc. Fax:_858-777-3648	+	-	DOWNLOAD
14	AVD Volume Calculator f WinAll, 5.1	Calculates volume and mass for compound structures. Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Mathematics - Shareware - Special - Technical - Windows	17 USD Order	Avlan Design	+	-	DOWNLOAD
15	FlashCAD f WinNT/2K/XP, 2007.17	2D 3D CAD Incl 50+ multimedia lessons. AVI DXF DWG rendering bitmaps.. Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Image - Shareware - Windows	179 USD	Digitarch	+	-	DOWNLOAD
16	Better Homes and Gardens Home Des. Suite, 7	Dream up your own house in 3D, Virtual tour. Estimate costs. Blueprints Animation - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Home - Multimedia - Windows	99 USD	Chief Architecht	+		PCMAG_2003/22
17	Complete Home 3D Design Collection CD	Architect, 3D Deck, Electrical wiring, Encyclopedia... See Custom 3D Home... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Electronics - Home - Windows	10 USD	ValuSoft Fax:_952-442-7001	+		PCMAG_1998/14
18	Punch! Super Home Suite, 8	Home architecture. 3D 2D split screen, fly through Top 100 Architecture - Home - Shareware - Windows	50 USD	Punch! Software LLC	+		PCMAG_2005/05 DOWNLOAD
19	BuilderPACK Advantage f Excel	Software suite including HomeCOST Estimator and JobCOST Controller Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Top 100 Project - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Windows	69 USD Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	+	-	DOWNLOAD
20	ConstructionWORKS Complete f Excel	Software suite 6 parts. Costs Remodeling Paint Roof Home Jobs f Excel Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Top 100 Project - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Technical - Windows	115 USD Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	+	-	DOWNLOAD

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
21	RemodelPACK Advantage f Excel	Software Suite. RemodelCOST Estimator and JobCOST Controller f Excel Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Top 100 Project - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Windows	69 USD Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	..	-	DOWNLOAD
22	FloorCost Estimator f Excel, 2.95	Estimates in seconds for installation, bid quotation, customizing etc. Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Top 100 Project - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Technical - Windows	45 USD Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	..	-	DOWNLOAD
23	RoofCost Estimator f Excel, 2.95	Designed for roof contractors, home remodelers, architects etc. Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Home - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Technical - Windows	45 USD Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	..	-	DOWNLOAD
24	PDSyms f CAD software Win/Linux	Add on architectural symbols, patterns, fonts, routines... DWG DXF Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Drawing - Top 100 Fonts - Unix or Linux - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	55 USD	PenDean Inc. Fax:_503-218-0988	..	-	DOWNLOAD
25	HomeCost Estimator f Excel, 2.91	Home Construction Cost estimating Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Home - Top 100 Spreadsheet - Shareware - Special - Utility - Windows	Order	CPR International Inc. Fax:_916-351-9782	..	-	DOWNLOAD
26	Garden Planner f WinAll, 2.1	Plants trees buildings objects with drag and drop Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Hobby - Shareware - Windows	20 USD	Artifact Interactive	+	-	DOWNLOAD
27	Realtime Landscaping Photo Win98&up, 2.03	Import a photo of your home and add 3D decks flowers patios fences etc. Top 100 Architecture - Home - Image - Shareware - Windows	40 USD	IDEA Spectrum Inc.	..	-	DOWNLOAD
28	Fast Plans f Win98&up, 10.1	Design house floors, 3 levels, CAD, and electrical plans... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Electronics - Shareware - Windows	45 USD	Black Mountain Software P/L	+	-	DOWNLOAD
29	RBT f AutoCAD, 1.1	Roof Builder Tool. Add on AutoCAD to draw roofs in 3D. Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	Order	Roofbuildertools.com	..	-	DOWNLOAD
30	Total 3D Home Suite Deluxe CD, 2005	Home design incl plumbing and shading 3D wall pictures... Top 100 Architecture - Home - Image - Multimedia - Windows	30 USD	Individual Software Inc Fax:_510-734-8337	PCMAG 1999/TOP100 ..		PCMAG_2005/05 PCMAG_1999/20 PCMAG_1999/17

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
31	Roof Builder Tools f AutoCAD, 1.1a	3D modeling tool f architects, designers and drafters Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Windows	20 USD Order	CADShareware	..	-	DOWNLOAD
32	Internet Model Optimizer, 1.0	Optimizes 3D CAD models for Internet. CAD CAM CAE Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Communication - File_Utility - Hypertext,_HTML - Image - Internet - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	Order	ParalellGraphics Fax:_1-662-8941	..	-	DOWNLOAD
33	Katrina Cottage web page	Emergency alternative to FEMA trailer after Katrina Hurricane, 30m2 Web_Site - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Help - Information - Special	N/A	Cusato Cottages, LLC	..	-	-
34	Garden Management System f WinNT/2K/XP, 4.0	Keep track of garden activities, horticulture, plants, beds ... etc. Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Hobby - Shareware - Special - Windows	25 USD	HMK Consultants	..	-	DOWNLOAD
35	Corel Bryce f Win2K/XP/Mac, 5	3D Worlds landscape builder and animation. Cinemascapes. Drag and drop. Render Top 100 Animation - Top 100 Architecture - Macintosh - Windows	197 USD	Corel Systems Corp Fax:_613-761-9176	CNET 1999/OCT ..		PCCOMP_1997/JUL PCWUS_1997/JAN PCWUS_2000/APR PCMAG_1999/22 PCMAG_1999/12 PCWUS_1999/JUN PCMAG_1998/09 PCWUS_1998/MAR
36	Design Your Own Home, Architecture, 2.11	Architecture PCX-Files Top 100 Architecture - File_Utility - Special	60 USD	Abracadata	ZDNET 2000/APR ..		PCMAG_1992/14 PCMAG_1990/06 PCMAG_1989/05
37	Complete Home Designer CD, 3.0	Make professional floor plans, landscape inside and outside incl pool Top 100 Architecture - Home - Multimedia - Shareware - Windows	27 USD	Data Becker Corp	PCMAG 1999/TOP100 ..		PCMAG_1999/20 PCMAG_1999/17 DOWNLOAD
38	Sierra Home Architect CD, 3.0	Home CAD. Drag and drop. See Custom 3D Home... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Home - Windows	7 USD	ValuSoft Fax:_952-442-7001	..		PCMAG_1999/20
39	Complete LandDesigner 3D CD, 7.0	Design the garden of your dreams. Database of plants and drawings. 3D Walkthrough.. Top 100 Architecture - Database - Top 100 Drawing - Top 100 Hobby - Home - Image - Multimedia - Windows	42 USD	Sierra Home Fax:_209-683-3633	PCMAG 1999/TOP100 ..		PCMAG_2001/11 PCMAG_1999/17 PCMAG_1998/17
40	DenebaCAD f Win9x/NT/2K, 2.02	CAD, supports Autocad files, 3D, 16 digit precision, architecture... 30 day trial CD Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Shareware - Windows	550 USD	Deneba Systems Inc. Fax:_305-273-9069	..		PCMAG_2000/18 DOWNLOAD

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
41	MyHouse 3D Home Design f Win98&up, 6.0	Architecture home design, visualizing for hobbyists, landscapes... Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Hobby - Home - Windows	85 USD	DesignWare Inc Fax:_617-924-1699	..		PCMAG_1997/18 PCCOMP_1997/MAR PCMAG_1996/12 PCMAG_1995/05
42	Aesti Auto Estimator f Win9x/Me/2K, 1.3	Estimating costs building, electrical, joinery, construction work... Administration - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Economy - Top 100 Electronics - Top 100 Project - Shareware - Special - Technical - Windows	N/A	Duke Associates, Craig Wright	..	-	DOWNLOAD
43	HomeJupiter.com	Estimates costs for renovating house or kitchen in your US area Web_Site - Top 100 Architecture - Economy - Home - Information - Internet - Windows	N/A	HomeJupiter.com	..	-	PCWUS_2000/NOV
44	Autodesk Architectural Deskt Student Ed., 3.3	2D, 3D AutoCAD + drawing buildings Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Drawing - Educational - Top 200 School - Technical - Windows	162 USD	Autodesk Inc Fax:_415-507-5100	..	-	-
45	Autodesk Symbols 2000, Architecture	2,800 architectural symbols f floor plans, construction documents Add_on - Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - Top 100 Drawing - Top 100 Electronics - Technical - Utility - Windows	230 USD	Autodesk Inc Fax:_415-507-5100	..	-	-
46	Librarian from JSSL, 4	Keep track of versions of source code, CAD, Architecture drawings etc. Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 CAD - File_Utility - Computer_Language - Shareware - Utility - Windows	N/A	JSSL	..	-	LCLSLP4.ZIP
47	Imagine Your Complete Home and Landscape, 5	Home architecture. Import photos and remake design of your home and garden in and out Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Hobby - Home - Image - Windows	50 USD	Visual Applications Phone:_888-374-6963	..		PCMAG_1998/14
48	Burpee 3D Garden Designer f Win9x/NT/2K, 3.0	Plan your garden according to heat and hardiness zone information Top 100 Architecture - Top 100 Hobby - Home - Information - Multimedia - Special - Utility - Windows	28 USD	Macmillan Digital Publishing USA Phone:_800-428-5331	..		-
49	Floor Estimate Pro f WinAll, 2.4b	Floor and carpet estimation Top 100 Architecture - Shareware - Special - Utility - Windows	N/A	Floor Covering Soft	..	-	DOWNLOAD
50	Trading Spaces Design Comp. (Pensioned?)	Design your home with common and unusual choices just like in the show Top 100 Architecture - Home - Top 100 Pensioned - Shareware - Windows	30 USD	Advanced Relational Technology Inc. Phone:_800-482-4433 Fax:_208-664-1316	..		PCMAG_2005/05

No	Product / Information WWW-page	Function	Approximate Price / Reg	Supplier / WWW-page	Editors Choice	Average Ratings	Filename / Download
51	Xfrog, 3.01	3D modeling and animation of trees, flowers, architecture, plants... Animation - Top 100 Architecture - Image - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	N/A	Greenworks Organic Software	..	-	XFROG3.ZIP
52	CADScene.com (Pensioned)	Web site with information and links for CAD and Architecture teachers Web_Site - Freeware - Top 100 Architecture - CAD - Educational - Information - Internet - Top 100 Pensioned - School - Selfstudy - Technical - Windows		CADScene.com	..		-
53	SunShade f Win95, 1	Sunlight any place any time in the world. Project shadows fr buildings Top 100 Architecture - Shareware - Technical - Utility - Windows	N/A	Alex Biggs	..	-	SUNSHD1.ZIP
54	Planix Complete Home Suite (Pensioned), 2.0	Home architecture Top 100 Architecture - CAD - Home - Pensioned - Windows	36 USD	Autodesk Inc Fax:_415-507-5100	..		PCMAG_1997/18 PCMAG_1997/08 PCCOMP_1997/MAR PCWUS_1997/MAR PCMAG_1996/12
55	Planix Home f Windows (Pensioned), 2.0	Home Architect, CAD Top 100 Architecture - CAD - Home - Pensioned - Windows	36 USD	Autodesk Inc Fax:_415-507-5100	..	-	WOLR89 PCWUS_1994/APR PCMAG_1994/06
56	Planix Landscape Deluxe Ste (Pensioned)	Architecture 3D. 6 programs. CAD Top 100 Architecture - CAD - Pensioned - Windows	N/A	Autodesk Inc Fax:_415-507-5100	..	-	-

No	Most important suppliers	Products
1	CPR International Inc.	BuilderPACK Advantage f Excel, ConstructionWORKS Complete f Excel, RemodelPACK Advantage f Excel, FloorCost Estimator f Excel, RoofCost Estimator f Excel, HomeCost Estimator f Excel
2	Google Inc	Google SketchUp f Win2K/XP
3	ValuSoft	Custom 3D Home, Custom 3D Land f Win98&up, Complete Home 3D Design Collection CD, Sierra Home Architect CD
4	Home Envy Inc.	Home Envy Web site
5	IMSI Int. Microcomputer Software	FloorPlan 3D Design Suite CD f Win98&up
6	SmartDraw.com	SmartDraw Suite
7	PrimaSoft PC Inc.	Garden Organizer Deluxe f WinAll
8	AlgoLab Inc.	Algolab Raster to Vector Conversion Tool
9	Cadsoft Corporation	Envisioneer Express f Win2K/XP
10	BoConcept	Furnish f WinAll

No	Most important Literature / Editors Choice	Products
1	PCWDAY_2007/APR , PC World Hot File of the day , April , 2007	- Editors Choice: Google SketchUp f Win2K/XP
2	PCMAG_2007/04 , PC Magazine US edition , 2007 , No 4	- Google SketchUp f Win2K/XP
3	PCMAG_2006/AMAZING , PC Magazine US edition , 2006	- Editors Choice: Home Envy Web site
4	PCMAG_2006/19 , PC Magazine US edition , 2006 , No 19	- Home Envy Web site
5	PCMAG_2005/05 , PC Magazine US edition , 2005 , No 5	- SmartDraw Suite - Punch! Super Home Suite - Total 3D Home Suite Deluxe CD - Trading Spaces Design Comp. (Pensioned?)
6	PCMAG_2003/16 , PC Magazine US edition , 2003 , No 16	- Google SketchUp f Win2K/XP
7	PCMAG_1999/20 , PC Magazine US edition , 1999 , No 20	- Editors Choice: FloorPlan 3D Design Suite CD f Win98&up - Total 3D Home Suite Deluxe CD - Complete Home Designer CD - Sierra Home Architect CD
8	PCMAG_1998/14 , PC Magazine US edition , 1998 , No 14	- FloorPlan 3D Design Suite CD f Win98&up - Editors Choice: 3D Home Architect f Win98/Me/XP - Complete Home 3D Design Collection CD - Imagine Your Complete Home and Landscape
9	PCWDAY_2005/DEC , PC World Hot File of the day , December , 2005	- Editors Choice: SmartDraw Suite
10	PCMAG_1997/18 , PC Magazine US edition , 1997 , No 18	- FloorPlan 3D Design Suite CD f Win98&up - Custom 3D Home - 3D Home Architect f Win98/Me/XP - MyHouse 3D Home Design f Win98&up - Planix Complete Home Suite (Pensioned)

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