Landscape Designer
OVERVIEW
From decks to daisies, swimming pools to sunflowers, a world of landscaping possibilities is as close as your desktop. More than just a layout program, 3D Home Architect® Landscape Design Version 8 delivers photo realistic 3D renderings of your landscape plans in changing light, throughout the seasons, and more.
2D designer’s view!
Enjoy accurate top-down representations of plants and flowers in the initial stages of layout.
Point and click Materials Paintbrush!
Easily apply materials to your designs in just a few easy clicks with the new Materials Paintbrush.
Photo wizard!
Import photos of your home and design your ideal landscape around it. You can even incorporate pictures of your family in your project!
Easy-to-use tabbed interface!
The new user-friendly interface makes it easier to get started, use your tools, and design your ideal landscape--down to the very last detail.
Walk Around tool!
Step out into the yard of your dreams. With the new Walk Around view tool, you can take a virtual tour of your yard to see how it would look if you were standing right there.
3D True View!
Take advantage of 3DTrueView photo realistic rendering technology to view your plans onscreen in vivid, lifelike detail.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FEATURES
Plant Encyclopedia
Consult a catalog of more than 7,500 annuals, perennials, shrubs, fruit trees, and more. Learn about plant diseases, growing zones, and much more as you cultivate your virtual green thumb.
Terrain Modeling Tools
Use advanced terrain modeling tools to create natural slopes and grades.
Design the Details
Your landscape design can include arbors, edgings, fences, gates, sheds, gazebos, playgrounds, pools, grills and more! See how your design changes over time with the aging tool!
DECK DESIGN FEATURES
Deck Design Wizard
Choose the shape and size of your deck and in an instant you will be on your way to outdoor entertaining!