Home designing programs ie. punch software?

i saw these two home designing programs at the same price and i was wondering which one is better......


1. Punch! Professional Home Design Platinum


2. Better homes and gardens design software





....and another question, what programs do pro architechs use when creating blue prints and designin homes?

Home designing programs ie. punch software?
It really depends on your needs.





I have Better Homes %26amp; Garden Interior Designer ($59.00). I did not need the landscape features or deck features as I also have Chief Architect 9.5 full version which is a professional architects program, ($1800.00).


I chose the BHG because I was used to using Chief (who manufactures BHG) and it had some other features that I wanted, like the grid %26amp; updated library objects).


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You can do your interior floor plans, add multiple floors, foundations, basement, roof etc. You can view and edit your plan in 2D and 3D. You can record and show animated 3D walkthroughs of your plan as well as create itemized lists of materials to help you estimate material costs. You can place your fixtures, furniture and other accessories.


It has a user home talk bulletin board which is great to discuss and exchange your ideas. It comes with two tutorial CDs.





You are looking at Home Designer Suite 7 which includes the exterior as does the Punch. So, that being said, from my experience I can only give a thumbs up for BHG





Bottom line: Look at the comparison matrix and evaluate your personal needs. These programs can get pretty complicated.





Call some of your local architects to see what they are using if you are pursuing that as your career. I know Chief 10 full version is used by builders and architects.





www.chiefarchitect.com


tel:800-805-0374
Reply:BHG is good.





pros use the CAD program, (Computer-aided design)