If you are looking for an easy to use but powerful 3D software to renovate or design your entire home, Personal Architect is for you! You are excited about the potential, but are concerned about time, budget, and schedule. Experiment with everything from new floor plans through to detailed interior design and decorating. Share your designs with family and friends as images, videos or on Sketchfab.
Personal Architect is a Perpectual License.
Everything you need to for that interior or exterior project:
Floorplans
3D Presentations
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Home Design
Interior Design
Garden Plans
Remodeling
Home Improvement
Developed for Australians and New Zealanders
Personal Architect offers the most comprehensive catalogue of Australian and New Zealand standard elements including roofs, walls, doors, windows, ceilings, floors, columns, footings, openings, solar panels, water tanks, plans and much more!
KEY FEATURES
CUT/COPY/PASTE FROM 1 MODEL TO THE NEXT
Sharing items inside a project or from one project to another is important. Now you can either cut or copy an item from one model and paste it into another part of the model or onto another model. This is a great tool with the aim of added efficiency for the user. How better to save time then to be able to take items and reuse them in new models without the need to redo. Great new tool for quicker modeling when you are busy!
STEP BACK - ROOF POINTS
Putting a roof on a model using the “Picking Points” option now gets easier with the ability to Step Back. The latest version now includes the “Step Back” option in case you want to repick a point that you need to change. This is a quicker way to get the roof constructed than having to redo all the points. The perfect tool to ensure more precision in your work.
WINDOW & DOOR UNIQUE HEADER TRIM
Trim that is automatically put around a window or a door in a model can now have customised pieces for the window or door head. This allows for more elaborate trim options and more accurate bill of materials. A fantastic tool for more precision in your models.
GARAGE DOOR SILLS
Garage doors now have the option to also include a sill like all other door types. Leading to more precise models that reflect in a refined bill of materials.
FLOATING CABINET STYLE
Cabinets now include a toe space option for floating cabinet styles. This new option includes a height variable that will float the cabinet off the floor at the specified height. This is a quicker way to create a cabinet style for your projects.
WHAT'S NEW
CORNER WINDOWS
Many modern designs incorporate corner windows. In Envisioneer there are 3 different corner window construction methods that work with a fixed window type.
MATERIAL SEARCH
When selecting materials to apply to the model, you can search for the perfect finish that matches your keyword. Search is a great new tool to make your work easier!
BAKED LIGHTING
When entering Presentation Mode, you can generate and save a baked lightmap to reuse in a space so when presenting to clients later it has an even more realistic feel. The realism that baked lighting will add to a scene will make your presentations even better!
ONSCREEN ANGULAR DIMENSIONS
When you move your cursor on an angle, the onscreen dynamic dimensions will report the angle. This precision visual aid makes inserting elements on an angle much easier.
DOUBLE DOOR HANDING
When defining a double door, you can now set the door to have both leaves active or only the right or left leaf operable. This will make models and working drawings more accurate!
RIGHT CLICK HYPERLINK
When a hyperlink is added to an element, the right-click menu will now be updated to include Open Current Link that will go directly to the first hyperlink in the element’s list without having to open the object’s properties dialog. Quick and easy access making your work more efficient!
NEW SKYBOXES
The exterior backgrounds can be 3D images forming a skybox. Skyboxes give a more realistic impression as the scene changes as you move. More Skybox options have been added for more presentation selections in V15!
Personal Architect is part of the Envisioneer suite of products. Envisioneer Version 15 is a unified creative workspace and design platform where everyone uses the same 3D BIM model to design and build from concept to construction. Each of Envisioneer’s 4 products works seamlessly with integration partners like Autodesk, SketchUp, Mitek, 2020 and more, and each comes packed with the right amount of functionality to match your project requirements and budget.
Features
CREATE YOUR VIRTUAL HOME EASILY
Use powerful building wizards to create a new kitchen, bathroom, deck or entire home, then share with family, friends and contractors to create the spaces the way you want it.
LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE
Get a complete view of what your design will look like: create stunning images using 3D RealView™ technology or immerse yourself with the Virtual Reality capabilities. This state of the art system lets you visualise your designs with real shadows, reflections, seasons and times of day.
REFINE WITH ENDLESS OPTIONS
Expand your existing catalog of features by importing 3D models from different formats like SketchUp from its 3D Warehouse, then export to social networks like Sketchfab.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Easy 3D Visualisation Instantly flip to 3D views to see how the room looks and play around with different design ideas. Move furniture, change wall layouts until you have the home design of your dreams! See the gallery for examples.
Innovative Home Design Tool Not sure which colour to use? Use the Materials Paintbrush to apply different finishes to elements with a simple mouse click. The catalog is full of materials or use material swatches you find on the internet or from pictures you take. The possibilities are endless! See the BIM Catalogs for additional content.
Fast & Fun For anyone who ever wanted to create, redesign, remodel or redecorate, Personal Architect is the perfect software tool for interiors or exterior projects. Render at different times of day to see the effect of the sun! See the gallery for examples.
KITCHEN DESIGN
Designing Your Dream Kitchen is as Easy as 1-2-3
Time to bring your kitchen up to date with some new colours or finishes? Or do you have a totally new space in mind? Whether your project is big or small, Personal Architect home design software has all the tools and materials you need to create the kitchen of your dreams. Let the Kitchen Builder Wizard create a complete kitchen layout for you in seconds, or simply ‘point and click’ to place individual cabinets, sinks, appliances, furniture, lighting and accessories in your plan. Switch to 3D instantly to play around with different finishes and watch your dream come to life!
Kitchen Builder Wizard: Simply click through a few screens and choose the shape, appliance layout and cabinet style you want, then ‘click and drag’ to stretch the kitchen layout to the desired size. What could be easier? You can then move, add, delete, resize and refinish individual elements for a truly customized look.
Cabinets: Click to insert base, upper, island and pantry cabinets that automatically snap to walls and other cabinets. Customise a cabinet’s size, style, finish and hardware to suit your needs.
Countertops: Choose from granite, marble, concrete, tile, laminate, and more!
Sinks & Faucets: Choose from a variety of sink and faucet styles, or create your own.
Appliances: Insert refrigerators, ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens, range hoods, dishwashers, microwaves, toasters, and more.
Flooring: Insert or update a floor in your choice of hardwood, laminate, ceramic tiles, marble, slate, and more.
Lighting: Illuminate your kitchen with a variety of light fixtures including pendant, recessed and track lights, ceiling fans, solar tubes and under-cabinet lighting.
Custom Finishes: Use the Materials Paintbrush to apply paint, fabric and finishes to your kitchen elements with a single mouse click. Choose from hundreds of different finishes.
3D Visualisation: See what your kitchen will look like with the design choices you’ve made. View from different angles, walk around the room, create stunning renderings – even immerse yourself in a virtual reality tour!
BATHROOM DESIGN
Update or Design Any Bathroom with a Few Clicks
Is your bathroom a prime candidate for the Ugliest Bathroom Contest? Want to incorporate the latest trends in bathroom design? Whether you’re gutting the whole thing or doing a quick refresh, Personal Architect makes it easy to create a beautiful and functional bathroom space. Let the Bathroom Builder Wizard lay out something for you instantly, or ‘point and click’ to place vanities, tubs, showers, sinks, toilets, fixtures and accessories in your plan. Switch to 3D instantly to play around with different finishes and watch your dream bathroom become reality.
Bathroom Builder Wizard: Simply click through a few screens and choose the overall style, layout and cabinet finish you want, then ‘click and drag’ to stretch the bathroom layout to the desired size. Voilà! You can then move, add, delete, resize and refinish individual elements for a truly customised look.
Cabinets: Click to insert a variety of bathroom vanities and wall cabinets that automatically snap to walls. Customise a cabinet’s size, style, finish and hardware to suit your needs.
Countertops: Choose from granite, marble, concrete, tile, laminate, and more!
Sinks & Faucets: Choose from a variety of sink and faucet styles, or create your own.
Flooring: Insert or update a floor in your choice of hardwood, laminate, ceramic tiles, marble, slate, and more.
Lighting: Create the right look with pot lights, wall lights, sconces, vanity bars, and more.
Custom Finishes: Use the Materials Paintbrush to apply paint, fabric and finishes with a single mouse click. Choose from hundreds of different finishes or bring in your own!
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Create the Outdoor Space You’ve Always Wanted
Personal Architect makes it so easy to add beauty and function to the exterior of your home. Point and click’ to insert decks, patios, pools, hot tubs, gazebos, pathways, lighting, and more. Create garden areas in any size and shape and have fun filling them with a variety of different plants, trees and shrubs. Design in 2D or 3D and easily turn a plain yard into a personal oasis where you can eat, play and relax!
Decks and Patios
Have the handy Deck Builder Wizard build a deck or patio for you instantly, or ‘point and click’ to create a custom shape and style. Snap on a set of stairs that auto-extend to the terrain or another level.
Sheds and Gazebos
Insert a variety of pre-made sheds, gazebos, screened rooms, and more or use the clever Shed Builder Wizard to build a complete shed for you instantly!
Gardens & Ponds
Easily create garden beds and become a virtual gardener as you add trees, shrubs, plants, edging or retaining walls to your plan. Add a great water feature by drawing a pond in any shape and size.
Requirements
Windows 10 / 8
64 bit operating system
2.0 GHz or faster processor
8 GB RAM (4 GB minimum)
10 GB available hard disk space minimum
DVD-ROM drive or internet connection for install
1024x768 display
2 GB dedicated video card (1 GB minimum)**
Windows-compatible mouse
Internet connection for online features
Internet browser to view online help***
NOTE Your user account should be set to Computer Administrator (not Limited) to install the program.
*System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system and /or updates to the hardware component drivers.
**Additional system and video memory will improve speed and 3D RealView™ rendering capabilities.
***User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges.
Additional VR Requirements If you are using Envisioneer in conjunction with VR, you will have the additional hardware requirements below based on the system that you use.
HTC Vive
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater
RAM: 4GB or more
Video port: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, or better
USB port: 1 USB 2.0 or faster port
Windows 7 SP1 or newer
See HTC Vive website documentation for performance tests and updates as available.
Oculus Rift
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 or greater
RAM: 8GB or more
Video port: HDMI 1.3
USB port: 2 USB 3.0 ports
Windows 7 SP1 or newer
See Oculus website documentation for performance tests and updates as available.
