Chief Architect 3D Views
Chris’s software, Chief Architect, does everything that professional CAD architectural software does. It creates detailed professional blueprints for all the necessary plan submission requirements: plan, elevation, electrical, plumbing, and grading. In addition, though, it renders 3D views of your design and provides great tools to get you prototyping quickly. Below are just three early examples (done in 2005) of the many 3D renderings we’ve done of the house. I just checked out the Chief Architect website, and since we first purchased the program, it’s really improved because the photos look quite realistic and there are more tools and materials available to help you achieve realism in your 3D renderings. I will say though, that it took a heck of a long time to make even these simple renderings here, and the more detail you want, the more work you have to put into it. Chris and I just did what we felt would be sufficient for the county, since we weren’t developing these plans for a client.
San Mateo County really liked these views, and it helped the planning/permit process greatly to have them.
Lane View
The representation of the view of the coast and the ocean is quite realistic. We were wondering if we’d have such a spectacular view, but today I can say without a doubt that we do. I can also say without a doubt that we will NOT be having a swimming pool/spa in the back yard!
Front View
This view shows the house from the view, so you can get a sense of what the ocean-facing part of the house looks like.
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Master Bedroom View
I wish this rendering showed the view more, but don’t worry, you’ll see some real shots of the view soon. Otherwise, it’s accurate. Although, I want a fireplace that is more raised off the floor, so that you can easily see the fire while laying in bed. Writing this post today in June when the night-time temperature was a rare 80 degrees, that doesn’t seem so critical now. However, just this monday (June 16), it was incredibly cold, about 50 degrees during the day.
