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David Quinn
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Good and Affordable Design software

David Quinn
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Hello, I'm in the middle of an extensive gut rehab of a duplex in Boston.  Looking for affordable design software, preferably with good 2D/3D images I can share with my contractor to make materials and design choices easier and with fewer miscommunications.  Any recommendations?  Thanks!

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    Are you not using an architect? Extensive gut rehab seems like it has enough cost to justify. 

    I find architects to be relatively in expensive when its basic as-is layouts with a slight design change. It also helpful to bounce questions off of them regarding permitting and building code as well. 

    I don't use architects when I am lipsticking (same layouts but updating kitchen and bath or heating system). 

    Regardless, I am not being too helpful on the actual request. I am curious to what others suggest. 

    Sketchup seems plausible - playing around with it now - I know I tried in the past. Most software has a slight learning curve period - so frustrating when trying to accomplish something in a few minutes. Honestly, graph paper and a pencil is the dang easiest way. :)

    Cheers

    Colin

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