More than just a layout program, 3D Home Architect: Home and Landscape Design Suite Version 8 gives the ability to fine-tune every element of home or landscaping design projects. Convenient wizards and tutorials help achieve designer's goals, while unlimited customization guarantees designer's dream homes will be perfect in every detail. Easy to use, yet powerful enough to generate buildable blueprint-style plans.

Add sound effects and voice-overs to virtual animated tours!
Truly step inside and explore dream home designs room by room. Add the sound of birds chirping, water boiling or doors closing. Even add a personalized voice to take viewers on a guided tour! It's the next best thing to being there!

Point & Click Materials Paintbrush!
Now it is easy to apply materials to designs with the new Materials Paintbrush. Carpet, countertops, concrete and more—it's all within easy reach!

House Builder Wizard!
Now it's easier than ever to design a dream home! Select from the size, style and element configuration and 3D Home Architect Home and Landscape Design Suite Version 8 will generate a new structure already equipped with walls, floors and a roof.

Kitchen Builder Wizard!
Simply select the style, shape and orientation for a new kitchen and watch as it is built—complete with cabinets, a sink, refrigerator and cooking area! It's perfect for visualizing a new home or remodel project!

Easy-to-Use Tabbed Interface!
Now it's easier to get started, access and use tools and design a dream home—down to the very last detail. Just wait and see!

Project Trace!
Scan in favorite layouts-even from personal sketches! Or, export images of floor plans from another home design program. Then trace over them and create scalable, editable plans. New plans will work seamlessly!

3D Home Architect Learning Center!
Design like a pro in no time! With video guides, extensive tool tips, and status bar prompts to help at every turn, 3D Home Architect Home and Landscape Design Suite Version 8 makes it easier than ever to design a dream home.

Rendering Capabilities!
Activate ultra-sharp rendering capabilities to view building plans onscreen with unparalleled depth and dimension using 3DTrueView technology—including new surface properties that make mirrors reflect, countertops shine, and more. 2D Designer's View provides and accurate top-down representation of furnishings and other design elements.

IMPROVED!
Enhance a home's interior with stylish furniture, lighting fixtures, customizable cabinetry, sinks, appliances, window treatments and more.

Landscaping!
Create ideal landscapes to complement a home, complete with plants and trees, slopes and grades, fencing, gazebos, pools—even exterior lighting!

Complete Plant Encyclopedia!
Learn about plant care, growth zones, plant diseases, soil concerns and more with the complete Plant Encyclopedia.

Design plans created in 3D Home Architect or 3D Home Landscape versions 4 or earlier cannot be imported into this product.

System Requirements
# Windows 98SE/ME/2000 SP4/XP (Home and Professional) SP2
# 500MHz or higher processor
# 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
# 750MB free hard disk space
# 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
# 32MB video card with OpenGL driver (64MB recommended)
# Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
# Windows compatible mouse and keyboard