Best Software for Creating Building Plans

I've been using SketchUp for a while now and it's pretty solid for quick modeling and plans. The interface is quite intuitive once you get the hang of it.

I just started with some free tools online and honestly, trial and error helped me figure out what fits my needs best.

I stumbled upon a few AI-assisted drafting tools recently and they look promising for speeding up the planning process.

Anyone tried Floorplanner? It’s web-based and pretty straightforward for quick building plans, especially for real estate stuff.

Anyone tried using AI to generate building layouts from scratch? Sounds futuristic but kinda curious how it works in real life.

Give Revit a shot if you're into BIM. It’s a bit more complex but really great if you wanna integrate building info modeling with your designs.

I’ve heard good things about ArchiCAD for architectural design, anyone here working with it?

If you want free software that’s pretty robust, LibreCAD is worth a look. It’s 2D only but covers basics really well.

Honestly, even Google SketchUp's free version can get you started without too much hassle.

Been messing with DraftSight lately. It’s similar to AutoCAD but cheaper and still pretty solid.

Don’t overlook the mobile apps for building plans. Some are surprisingly good for quick sketches on site.

AutoCAD is still king when it comes to precision and professional building plans, but it definitely has a steep learning curve.

Does anyone know if these AI tools integrate well with traditional CAD software? That’d be a game changer for me.

For beginners, Sweet Home 3D is pretty accessible and free. Not super professional but good for simple layouts and experimenting.