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1. Architectural CADD Software

AllPlan ----------------------------- Nemetschek Systems Inc.USA = http://www.allplan-usa.com

APDesign ------------------------- CADSOFT Inc. = http://www.cadsoft.com

ARC+ ------------------------------ ACA Architecture & Computer Aids Ltd. = http://www.aca-europe.com

ArchiCAD ------------------------- Graphisoft Inc. = http://www.graphisoft.com

ArchiDesign ---------------------- BAGH = http://www.Architrion.com

ArchiTECH.PC ------------------ SoftCAD International = http://www.softcad.com

Architrion -------------------------- BAGH = http://www.Architrion.com

ArchPro ----------------------------- Eagle Point = http://www.eaglepoint.com

ArchT -------------------------------- Eagle Point = http://www.archt.com

ARRIS ------------------------------- Sigma Design International = http://www.arriscad.com

AutoArchitect ------------------------ SoftDesk Inc. (Autodesk AEC) now part of Autodesk = http://www.autodesk.com/solution/aec/index.htm

Autodesk ArchitecturalDesktop -- Autodesk AEC = http://www.autodesk.com

BOA --------------------------------- BOA Research = http://www.BOA-Research.com

Bricsnet Architecturals -------- Bricsnet = http://www.bricsnet.com

Cadvance ----------------------------- FIT = http://www.cadvance.com

ChiefArchitect ------------------- ART (Advanced Relational Technologies) = http://www.chiefarch.com

DataCAD --------------------------- DataCAD LLC = http://www.datacad.com

DataCAD Plus ------------------- DataCAD LLC = http://www.datacad.com

DenebaCAD ------------------------- Deneba Software Inc. = http://www.deneba.com

DesignWorkshop --------------- Artifice Inc. = http://artifice.com/foyer.html

Drawbase ---------------------------- Drawbase Software now a division of Graphisoft= http://www.graphisoft.com

Facade ------------------------------ Facade Inc. = http://www.facade3d.com

MicroStation TriForma -------- Bentley Systems Inc. = http://www.bentley.com/products/triforma

MiniCAD --------------------------- see VectorWorks -- (was Diehl Graphsoft, Inc. = http://www.diehlgraphsoft.com)

PalladioX ---------------------------- Nemetschek Systems Inc. = http://www.palladiox.com

PowerCADD ------------------------ Engineered Software = http://www.engsw.com

Project Architect ------------------- Intergraph = http://www.intergraph.com

RealArchitect -------------------- Robert McNeel & Associates= http://www.realarchitect.com also see http://www.mcneel.com

Revit -------------------------------- Revit Technologies Inc. = http://www.revit.com

SmartArchitect ------------------ http://www.smartarchitect.com

SoftPlan --------------------------- SoftPlan Inc. = http://www.softplan.com

VectorWorks Architect ------ Nemetschek NA = http://www.vectorworksarchitect.com -- also see http://www.nemetschek.net

Other Architectural CADD not sold in USA :

Brics, Speedikon, AutoBau, BauCAD, FelixCAD, MegaCAD, ARKTEC, Spirit, SpiritX, Man and Machine, Caddsman Architect, Argos, Vertex BD


Don't see it here ? It may be that the software is not oriented towards architecture, is a 3D modeling software or is in some other category. Check out Hot CADD News section at ArchitecturalCADD.com = http://www.architecturalcadd.com/hotcaddnews.html


For Evaluation of these Design Packages and User Comments - See the BSA Section on CADD Evaluation

 Design Software Categories
 1. Architectural CADD Software  7. Space Planning Software
 2. 3D Modeling Software 8. Building Engineering Software - Solar, Energy, HVAC, Structural
 3. Rendering Software  9. Photo Imaging / Painting / and Compositing Software
 4. Builders Software  10. Building Site Design / Landscape / Contour DTM
  5. Facilities Management Software   11. Add-on and Supplementary CADD Software
 6. Lighting / Daylighting / Sun Study Software   12. Free Software Downloadable from the Web