Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Design
Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Plan, draft, model, document, and present building projects with xCAD 3D. From architectural layouts and multi-level structures to technical drawings and 3D visualizations, explore design tools for a wide range of architecture, engineering, and construction workflows.
Explore xCAD 3DTurn Building Ideas into Detailed Designs
Every project starts with an idea. xCAD 3D helps designers develop that idea into coordinated drawings and visual models. Create architectural elements, refine layouts, prepare documentation, and share project information with clients and other professionals.
Design Buildings
Develop floor layouts, walls, doors, windows, roofs, stairs, and other architectural elements for residential and building design projects.
Document Projects
Prepare sections, elevations, grids, schedules, annotations, and supporting drawings to communicate design intent.
Share and Present
Work with supported drawing formats, organize project references, and create rendered views to help explain designs to clients and collaborators.
Find Inspiration for Your Next Project
Explore architectural concepts, building layouts, and visualization ideas to help shape your next design. Use examples as a starting point, then adapt your drawings and models to the requirements of your project.
Looking for ideas? Visit our project gallery to explore design inspiration and discover new ways to approach your next architectural or engineering project.
Explore the GalleryDesign Tools for AEC Workflows
Explore architectural modeling, drawing documentation, interoperability, and visualization capabilities. Edition availability is listed alongside each feature.
1. Create the Building
Build up architectural designs with walls, openings, roofs, floors, and circulation elements.
Self-Healing Walls
Create straight or curved walls and use block inserts. Wall connections can update when openings or related elements are added.
Multi-Component Wall Construction
Define compound walls with multiple layers or components, such as insulation and cladding.
Parametric Windows and Doors
Add and adjust window and door elements within architectural layouts.
Window and Door Muntins
Configure decorative bars and dividers for window and door designs.
Parametric Roof Design
Create roofs with adjustable shapes and overhangs to suit different building designs.
Multi-Level and Gambrel Roofs
Develop more complex roof forms using multi-level roof configurations.
Independent Roof Overhangs
Set different overhang distances for individual sides of a roof where required.
Floor and Roof Slabs
Model floor and roof slabs, including openings for stairs, vents, and other building elements.
Stairs and Railings
Design stairs with adjustable parameters and add rails for stairways, balconies, and similar areas.
Curtain Wall Design
Create and edit curtain wall elements for contemporary building facades.
House Builder Wizard
Start building concepts with a guided workflow using predefined design templates and layouts.
2. Document and Coordinate
Turn 3D building designs into organized drawings, annotations, and project information.
Architectural Sections and Elevations
Generate 2D sections and elevations from architectural 3D models.
Schedule Tool and Wizard
Create and manage schedules with dedicated scheduling tools and guided options.
Drawing Markers and Annotations
Place markers and supporting annotations to communicate dimensions, labels, and notes.
Architectural Grids
Set up architectural grids to help organize building layouts and structural alignment.
Radial Grids
Arrange radial grid systems for circular and curved building layouts.
Architectural Style Manager
Manage and apply styles for architectural objects, including walls, doors, and windows.
Multi-Story Line Cleanup
Reduce unnecessary lines between floors in multi-story house drawings.
3. Exchange Files and Project Data
Organize drawing references and exchange supported project information with other design workflows.
IFC Import for Basic BIM Workflows
Import supported IFC files to bring building model information into your design workflow.
BIM Palette
View and edit available BIM data through a dedicated palette.
DWG and DXF Compatibility
Open and work with supported AutoCAD DWG and DXF drawing files.
Blocks and External References
Reuse drawing blocks and manage external references in supported project files.
Drawing Geolocation and Compass Rose
Include geolocation information and compass roses to provide geographic context.
3D PDF Export
Export supported 3D model content to Adobe 3D PDF for sharing and review.
ePack Project Packaging
Collect drawings and their required external files into a folder or ZIP package.
4. Visualize and Present Designs
Add visual context to architectural concepts and communicate design ideas more clearly.
Photorealistic 3D Rendering
Create rendered views of models to help present materials, forms, and design concepts.
TurboLux Scene Import and Rendering
Import supported TurboLux scenes and use draft or quality rendering options.
Lighting and Material Libraries
Adjust lighting luminance and work with customizable material libraries.
Terrain from Polylines
Generate terrain models using sets of polylines to support site and landscape concepts.
Edition availability is based on the feature information supplied for this page. Confirm the exact feature matrix for the xCAD 3D release you sell before publishing, especially where features may vary by version or product edition.
Bring Your Building Designs to Life
Whether you are preparing architectural drawings, developing a building model, coordinating design information, or presenting a concept to a client, discover how xCAD 3D can support your workflow.
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