BuildingMaker is an affordable service that lets you order more 3D building data in a specific location – right from inside PlaceMaker!.
Just click the ‘Get More Buildings’ button in the PlaceMaker dialog, place your order, and within 1-2 days, your new buildings will be ready for import into PlaceMaker!
Please note that the service can not be used for improving or adding detail to buildings that already exist in PlaceMaker. It is for adding new 3D buildings only.
Here is a testimonial from one of our BuildingMaker Service customers:
“PlaceMaker is an invaluable, indispensable plug-in.
We can quickly and effortlessly generate 3D study models of any setting or locale in a matter of minutes with sufficient information to perform site analyses, illustrate proposals and develop alternative design concepts. A new add-on feature/service called BuildingMaker creates accurate architectural context, which makes PlaceMaker a complete designer’s tool.
Prior to PlaceMaker, manufacturing site base information manually from scratch required compiling a mixture of GIS and CAD information as well as extensive drafting that takes a considerable amount of time.
Our design presentations receive universal praise. Professionals and non-professionals alike are impressed and amazed that these models are created so easily. PlaceMaker makes it all possible!”
…” – Kevin Chavous, Landscape Architectural Designer / City Planner
BuildingMaker Service FAQ
What is the BuildingMaker Service?
BuildingMaker is a 3D modeling service where you can order more Buildings at a specific location, right from inside PlaceMaker!
The service adds NEW buildings to PlaceMaker. Existing buildings that can already be imported by PlaceMaker will NOT be modified using the service.
Is the service available for trial users?
No, the service is not available for trial users. Trial users are not able to download and modify the new buildings.
How many buildings can be ordered with the service?
Each BuildingMaker order gets you 50 buildings. Each distinct roof area (eg. different roof type, height, color) we define as a separate ‘building’ model for the purpose of fulfilling the order. Complex contiguous structures may be composed of multiple ‘buildings’ if the roof height varies. Multiple quantities are permitted within one order so if you need 150 buildings, just select a quantity of 3 when you order the service.
How much does the service cost?
The service costs $30 USD per 50 buildings. This price is subject to change. For current pricing, please click the ‘Get More Buildings’ button inside PlaceMaker.
How detailed are the buildings that get created with the service?
New buildings created with BuildingMaker are simple massing volumes only:
- Extruded building footprint
- Overall building height will be estimated
- Flat roof
- No color
- No windows, doors, awnings, or columns
The service will not create any buildings with a smaller footprint than 3m x 3m.
What is the turnaround time to fulfill an order?
It typically takes 1-2 business days to fulfill an order of 50 buildings. If we think it might take longer than 3 days to fulfill your order, we will notify you and give you an opportunity to cancel your order and receive a full refund.
How do I access the new buildings?
You will receive an email notifying you when your order is fulfilled. Once it is fulfilled, just use PlaceMaker to import buildings in the same location that you previously ordered. The newly created buildings will now be imported!
