Home Building Program – Broderbund Gives Do-It-Yourselfers An Easy And Complete Solution

Do-it-yourselfers, as well as first-time home designers, can immerse themselves in the home planning and building process with the latest version of 3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0. The most significant upgrade in more than two years delivers user-requested features such as improved design and 3D visualization tools for easier, faster and more detailed home design solutions. Now users can view their home designs - from the hardwood floors in a single room to the aerial view of the entire house, all with 3D realism. The product is available for Windows for an estimated price of $39.99.

3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0 is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). ICBO is the leader in code information and educational resources for building.

"Over the past 5 years, 3D Home Architect has been the most popular home design software, " said Joe Roberts, executive vice president and general manager of Broderbund's Productivity Division. "Our new version is the largest upgrade in more than two years and offers major enhancements that improve the design process, making it easier and more realistic.

The endorsement by such a leading industry organization like the ICBO is a testament to the quality and value of the new 3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0."

More about 3D Home Architect Deluxe 4.0:

Easy to Use:

· House Wizzard:Walk through the program using this sophisticated tutorial. Either start with 150 customizable plans, or answer a few questions and have HouseWizard create your plan in moveable room blocks.

· Trace and scan your own plans to begin your custom project.

· Budget and materials checklist keeps you on track.

Powerful Features:

· Rendering Engine: Bring your remodeling ideas to life, with more realism than ever before.

· Improved Lighting: Visualize your home's appearance in the daytime or night.

· SuperFrame: From foundation to ceiling, each stud, beam, post and rafter is represented in accurate detail.

Complete Solution:

· Object and texture library expanded by 25% for your design needs.

· 1,500 sample plans to get you started.

· Customize your landscaping, electrical, plumbing and decks.

About Broderbund

Broderbund is a leading, worldwide publisher of innovative, interactive consumer software with more than 65 million users worldwide. The company develops and publishes some of the all-time best selling consumer software under brands such as The Print Shop, Reader Rabbit, 3D Home Architect, Carmen Sandiego, and ClueFinders. Broderbund is also the licensed publisher of software under the Arthur, American Greetings, Scooby-Doo, Family Tree Maker, and Cosmopolitan Magazine brands. The company's products are distributed worldwide on PCs, Macintosh, PDAs, Game Systems and online, using a multi–channel approach that includes retail, OEM licensing, and direct–to–consumers at home, in schools and in businesses.

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