Archive for August 2010
Vastu: Low cost house plans! Part 1
August 25, 2010
This episode of ‘Vastu’ focuses on low cost house. http://www.istream.in/
Duration : 0:8:9
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas: How To Choose a Kitchen Design Layout
August 25, 2010
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Kitchen Remodeling Ideas: How To Choose a Kitchen Design Layout
Learn which of the four basic kitchen layouts fits your space and cooking personality before you visit another showroom. With simple steps and tips, professional designer Nadia Geller shows you how easy it is to be prepared and inspired using the gallery of pre-made layouts featured in Autodesk Homestyler, the free online 3D home design software.
Keywords:
do it yourself kitchen remodeling ideas
free kitchen design software
online kitchen design ideas
kitchen layouts and design
kitchen remodeling design
Duration : 0:2:22
French Country Home Design – HPG-2389-1 at House Plan Gallery.com
August 20, 2010
http://www.HousePlanGallery.com/HPG-2389-1 – Click or call 601-264-5028 to view the floorplans and more photos of this beautiful 3 bedroom / 2.5 bath home design in a beautiful French Country architectural style, designed by the Award-winning designers at House Plan Gallery.
Duration : 0:2:59
The Ranch Suites: Log Home Design by Gravitas: Single Level Log Home Plan
August 20, 2010
Custom log home design by Gravitas. We design homes throughout the nation from high mountain properties to coastal getaways. We specialize in log and timber frame homes as well as modular, or systems built homes. Our process spans from initial concepts through design and full construction drawings. www.gravitaslc.com
Duration : 0:0:25
Dream House Plans by House Plan Gallery
August 20, 2010
http://www.HousePlanGallery.com/HPG-2216 – Click or call 601-264-5028 for more information on this beautiful 2,216 sq. ft. / 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath house plan from Award-winning designer House Plan Gallery.
Duration : 0:1:10
Chief Architect 3D CAD Home Design Software Recommended Procedures
August 20, 2010
http://www.chiefexperts.com When drawing your Residential Plans with Chief Architect 3D CAD Software there are some recommended procedures for layout out your Architectural Plans that will make the planning process easier.
Duration : 0:2:32
Home design plans? How do I find good websites?
August 18, 2010
I’m trying to find FREE websites that will let me design a home, the floor plan and everything like that, so I can print it out and use it for the people who are going to build my family’s new house. So any suggestions?
These are all free and easy to use:
Here’s a good dowload:
http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/floorplans.asp
This one you make an acount to use:
http://www.floorplanner.com/account/signup?source=160507FPcom&gclid=COWMopfzopUCFQh2gwodyCIdkQ
Or you might consider looking for floor plans that already exist. This is a great site where you can search for the exact number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garages, stories, and the square footage you want:
http://www.eplans.com/default.hwx?avid=SEM&referrer=google&sid=content&kw=floor_plan&gclid=CODGkMTzopUCFQv7agodpQVEkQ
I hope I helped, and good luck building your new home! 
Where can I find the logs to make log furniture such as a bed.?
August 18, 2010
I have the plans but don’t know where to get the wood. I have asked at the local home improvement stores but they dont have it. I want to make a queen or king sized log bed.
I think answering your question with another question might help. Is there a local firewood seller in your area? they do cut and deliver right? my answer is : call a few up and ask for what you want. They would probably even be glad to cut the lengths to size for you! cheers~
p.s will probably cost a lot less from them too and who would know what woods are best to use and available
how do I find house plans for a home that is already built?
August 18, 2010
My Wife and I want to build a home. We found a house that we want to build and make a few modifications. How do I get a hold of the plans for this house that is already built so that I can give them to an architect to make the changes?
All I would need is the floor plan, and some photos of the roof style and exterior.
As long as you’re building a house, you’d want to make minor changes to introduce any new code or modern features that improve on the existing home.
If you know the house well, there are probably some little things that are annoying, Here’s your chance to make it perfect for just a little time upfront. Be sure to put new "rough-ins" for the future guest laundry, bath, and wet bar downstairs.
Also, make sure the new house is appropriate for the neighborhood and the lot. Sometimes a house plan looks great on paper, but looks ridiculous once it’s placed on the lot, in relation to the neighbors or the road, and so on. For instance, is the best driveway location really going to work with this house, or does the garage need to go someplace else? Stuff like that.
I’m planning on buying a laptop for my 3D Modeling/Animation work on the go, what brand would work best?
August 18, 2010
I’m considering a Dell XPS 1550 or Apple Mac Book Pro, but am open to other brands. This is the first laptop I would purchase, I currently have a custom built PC at home, but need something for all the plane traveling I’m doing recently. Please no Apple/PC bashing, I need some actual advice not that one or the other sucks/rocks. Thanks.
I would go with a Sony VAIO laptop as they have about the best graphics card and display I have seen on the market. Graphics and processing speed are of utmost importance when rendering in 3D (rather than the actual design work although it does help). Expect to spend between $900 to $2000 for the unit for the graphics and speed. There are several more 3D applications available for a Windows based PC rather than a OS X. I would go with a dual core processor with a minimum of 1GB of ram and a ATI Graphics Card if possible. There are others but I find ATI to be more widely compatible with 3D Software like:
3D Studio (Original DOS Version)
3D Studio MAX
Poser
Bryce
Lightwave
and many others.
Toshiba would be my next choice as they were the original designers of the Laptop and make a great product. Dell is good but is a bit pricey for people who know how to fix issues with computers (as Dell is best for tech support).