Startup Idea: Integrated 3D Modeling Software for Architecture and Design
I work in architecture/design.
I wish there was a 3D modeling software that:
- Fits fluidly with various drafting and other modeling software (e.g., Rhinoceros, AutoCad, Revit, etc.);
- Fits fluidly with various environmental analysis software; and
- Is both accessible to the public and the specialized realms of the industry.
I have used search keywords - 3D architecture modeling solutions - for a solution.
Right now I use a mixture of Rhinoceros, Sketchup, and AutoCad, but going from program to program, there're always hiccups/issues that arise.
I would pay for a better solution, since architecture software in general is pretty pricey.
We already pay for similar such software, that does a poorer job at this.
I think there's some path dependence at work here, since many industries are already involved in the architecture/drafting realm, so a new venture into it could produce some interesting results.
You'd really have to approach it from a 3d modeling perspective though, since industry standards are pretty set around autocad for drafting.