Online Design Sites
Virtual
Architect
http://www.virtualarchitect.com
The only site of its kind to provide fast, inexpensive online home
design services from real architects. Offering custom remodeling
& addition plans, house plans, design sketches, project plans,
building and construction advice and more. Receive a free home
design consultation with one of their architects!
Ask The
Kitchen Designers
http://www.askthekitchendesigners.com
Kitchen design services offered by two kitchen design
professionals, via the Internet. Some design services offered free
of charge.
Alternative
HomePlans
http://www.alternativehomeplans.com
Architect-designed house plans, custom homes, and blueprints.
Architect's
Choice
http://www.house-floor-plans.com
Online directory of house plans and online design services. Also
offers starter kits for planning and designing your remodel,
addition, or new home.
Borland 3-D
Home Architect
http://www.dearbuilder.com
Easy-to-use do-it-yourself, home design program gives you all the
tools you need to design, build, remodel, and furnish your home.
C3 Home
Design
http://www.c3homedesign.com
Online custom design for new homes, remodels, and additions.
CadNorthwest
Custom Home Design
http://www.cadnw.com
Offers stock and custom garage and house plans, remodeling designs,
and home design information.
Grand Plans
http://www.grandplans.com
Tips and tricks to help you tailor your custom home or remodel to
match your dreams and budget.
RemodelingHousePlans.com
http://www.remodelinghouseplans.com
Offering architect-designed, custom remodeling, addition, and new
house plans ready for a building permit and construction.
Helpful Architecture
& Design-Related Sites
American
Institute of Architects
http://www.aiaonline.com
The official website of the American Institute of Architects, the
architectural industry's professional association.
Architectural
Record
http://www.archrecord.com
The website for the magazine of the AIA.
Architects
USA
http://www.architectsusa.com
Links, listings, and web services for architectural firms.
About.Com -
Guide to Architecture
http://www.architecture.about.com
A guide to architecture with an array of helpful topics, including
house styles, building types, regional architectural styles,
remodeling advice, and design tips.
Do-It-Yourself.com
http://www.doityourself.com/build
Introduction and index to those want remodel on their own.
DIYOnline
http://www.diyonline.com
The Internet's custom home project design site and virtual community
for Do-It-Yourselfers.
Great
Buildings Online
http//www.greatbuildings.com
Gateway to architecture around the world with featuring different
architectural styles, drawings, 3D models, etc.
HGTV
http://www.hgtv.com
Includes:
- Building
& Remodeling
Provides a how-to resource on a variety of home improvement
projects around the house, including bathroom makeovers,
refinishing kitchen cabinets, and installing hard wood floors.
- Design
& Decorating Offers a comprehensive guide on a range
of design & decorating projects, including room designs,
interior decorating guides, and floor plans of different house
styles.
Homestore.com
http://www.homestore.com
Includes:
- Home
Improvement
How-to planning and design guides on kitchens, baths, patios
& decks, pools & spas. Including photos of real-life
remodels and a feature on kitchen remodeling.
- Advice
Learn the essentials of the remodeling process and useful
remodeling tips.
- Design
Basics
Learn how to plan and design your remodel, decorating, or other
home improvement project.
HomeStyles.com
http://www.homestyles.com
Offering an array of home planning products, including books, design
kits, CD-Roms, project plans, and interior design & landscaping
design tools.
NAHB.com
http://www.nahb.com
Official website of the National Association of Homebuilders
Not So Big
House
http://www.notsobighouse.com
Website based on the best-selling book on innovative design of the
small house.
RemodelOnline
http://www.remodelonline.com
Open directory of do-it-yourself, remodeling, and garden resources.
RemodelingOnline
http://www.remodeling.hw.net
Online publication for remodeling tips and how-to information,
including a virtual remodeling tour.
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