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Modular modern architecture
Hey guys, I am working on a project that involves building among others modern suburban houses ( just exterior). I am wondering if there isn't a smarter way to do. It takes me about a day worth of work to get done one. I would like to create some modular parts in order to be able to build more houses faster and to have… -
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Modern houses do have certain parts in common. For example most builders will use pre-existing windows to create houses and floor plans will be designed around pre-built windows. here's an existing catalog of window sizes from a certain manufacturer:… -
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I was house hunting a not too long ago and here's the options in one new build neighborhood I was looking at: link 18 floor plans with 4 different variations each - basically just texture variations. -
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Oh, also, here's an inspirational song for thinking about modern suburbs (it's why it was written!). Should help you keep the basics in mind... [ame=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM8JhvfoqdA"]Little Boxes - Walk off the Earth - YouTube[/ame] -
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Also remember you can mirror houses to make 3 variations into 6. Sometimes you'll see the same floor plan with different roofs, and you can do the same house with different details like brick, stone, stucco, vinyl siding, etc. -
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In that case, sorry for mistaking. Hopefully a moderator can move it. -
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Most modern suburbs have about 3 floorplans total available in the various houses. On top of that, there are usually (in the US at least) strict rules about what color the houses can be, what materials the roof can be made out of, and so on. They'll look mostly the same from the outside except for some landscaping… -
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I'm thinking this isn't best for the general discussion thread, maybe P&P or Technical Talk would be better. -
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Thank you all for the info. Really helpful especially the link from Justin. What I did wrong was to waiste time on modeling windows and doors holes into the walls instead of just adding them on top of the walls. ( This way I will also be able to place them around easily ) Thanks to you guys I should be able to build now…
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