Landscape Design Software

Garden and outdoor space design is the process of organizing an outdoor area from a functional, aesthetic and technical perspective. It includes the definition of pathways, green areas, materials, furnishings, lighting, irrigation and terrain modelling, with the aim of creating spaces that are attractive, easy to use and consistent with their surroundings.

Before starting, it is useful to assess the size of the area, sun exposure, climate, slopes, soil type, access points, any constraints and the functions required of the outdoor space. This preliminary analysis helps you choose the most suitable plants, materials, pathways and systems.

The main stages are: surveying the existing conditions, developing the layout concept, selecting plants and materials, defining pathways and furnishings, designing lighting and irrigation systems, 3D modelling and producing the final technical drawings.

3D software helps you visualize the project realistically, check proportions, elevations and integration into the landscape, compare alternative solutions and present the work more effectively to the client using renderings, immersive views and technical drawings.

Yes, garden and outdoor space design software is useful for both large areas and smaller spaces such as terraces, patios and courtyards. In compact spaces, it allows you to optimize dimensions, pathways, furnishings, greenery and lighting with greater precision.

A garden design can include plants, trees, hedges, flower beds, pathways, paving, pergolas, gazebos, swimming pools, furnishings, fences, lighting fixtures and technical systems, arranging them consistently with the style and intended use of the space.

To present a garden design effectively, it is useful to combine plans, 3D views, photorealistic renderings, technical drawings and, where possible, immersive experiences. This allows the client to immediately understand the layout, materials, atmosphere and functionality of the outdoor space.

Having a single working environment makes it possible to develop the building and outdoor spaces seamlessly, improving coordination between elevations, materials, systems, views and documentation. This is particularly useful in projects where the landscape needs to interact harmoniously with the architecture.

YES. With Edificius you no longer need multiple software solutions for your architectural design. With a single software you can now deal with architecture, outdoor spaces and gardens, interior design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Terrain and land modeling, together with outdoor spaces and gardens design aspects, are specific Edificius functions available in a dedicated environment integrated in the software.

The modeling of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) are specific Edificius functions available in a dedicated environment integrated in the software.

You can integrate Edificius with a wide range of ACCA software solutions.

You have dynamic integration features with Sketchup^®, Grasshopper^®, Revit^® and Blender^® for modeling free-form solids.

Also use the full power of a native 2D and 3D DWG CAD software, Edificius CAD, included for free in Edificius.

Import and export the architectural BIM model in the IFC format. Get topographic and land survey data directly from Google Maps™ satellite imagery.

Yes, AIrBIMpro2 rendering technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already integrated in Edificius.

Yes, the RTBIM Real-Time Rendering (RTR) technology is provided in both Edificius with the optional RTBIM module.

Yes, the VRiBIM immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology can be integrated in Edificius with the optional VRiBIM module.

YES. With Edificius you can collaborate in the BIM process in complete safety because it has obtained certification by buildingSMART.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is increasingly a reality that involves collaboration, interoperability and coordination between the various stakeholders of the construction industry. With Edificius you can collaborate securely with all the best Authoring and BIM Tools certified by Building Smart International.

3D building design makes it possible to identify and resolve clashes between structures, systems, and architecture before construction begins. The BIM model can be exported in IFC format and imported into usBIM.clash, the BIM Clash Detection software used to verify interferences and manage conflicts between different openBIM IFC models.

Thanks to clash detection (automatic detection of collisions within the BIM model), costly changes during construction are avoided. According to industry studies, BIM projects achieve an average reduction in construction costs between 10% and 20% compared to traditional 2D methods, precisely because every error is corrected virtually rather than physically on-site.

Traditional 3D modeling produces three-dimensional representations of the building that are visually complete but "empty" of information: they are essentially geometric solids without technical data. BIM (Building Information Modeling) adds a structured set of information to each 3D element: materials, performance, costs, manufacturers, energy classes, and installation specifications. This difference transforms the model from a simple three-dimensional drawing into a digital twin of the real building, usable throughout the entire lifecycle of the project: from design to construction, all the way to the building’s management and maintenance.