Butt glazed corner window

[joesolano]

Hello I am just getting started with Home Designer architect 2014 and have been having a tough time figuring out how to model a butt glazed corner aquarium window similar to the one shown in the picture:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/114681/c...ng-room-austin

I can't seem to get the window glazing to butt up against each other in the corner of the 2 windows without a wall getting stuck in between.

Thanks
Joe

[David J. Potter]

This is a difficult matter in any Home Designer title, it is doable in Chief Premier with its custom object modeling tools. I do not believe it can easily be done cleanly in any Home Designer title, my advice is to lower your expectations in terms of 3D modeling using text and your image to communicate the outcome for now. This sort of modeling can more easily be done in Sketch Up since you are creating objects and spaces from scratch as opposed to the object-based programming of Home Designer and Chief Architect.
The main thing is to be able to clearly communicate one's intentions and plans to other building professionals, this can easily be done at any time using existing tools and conventions.

DJP

[joesolano]

Thank you for the pragmatic approach to this issue, that really helps put it in perspective.

[JoAnn]

You can simulate the window by using pony walls. Make the top half a 'glass shower' wall (wall dbx, under 'wall types'). The top/bottom height of the pony wall can be altered.
Use soffits to make the sill and casing, as shown on the right side window.

[Rich Winsor]

Why did I just know that JoAnn's computer would be buzzing on this thread?

[JoAnn]

Ha Ha, you are funny, Rich.

So...where is the sill and casing in your interior example? Huh huh??

[Rich Winsor]

Ha Ha, you are funny, Rich.
So...where is the sill and casing in your interior example? Huh huh??

Who cares about little details like that when I nailed the armchairs?
I like the clean look. Let the general contractor worry about how to
hold the glass in.

[JoAnn]

My interior looks like this.

[Rich Winsor]

My interior looks like this.

I don't care what anyone says, you got talent girl.

But.... that ain't the interior of the structure in your first reply.
And while we're being picky, how you gonna draw those drapes
for some privacy? Huh? Huh?

[JoAnn]

That 1st pic was a rough draft...then it took on a life of it's own and got beautified!

I thought about putting a curtain rod around the window....but then again...you would only need privacy if a CRUISE SHIP happened to be passing by!!! HA!

[Rich Winsor]

That 1st pic was a rough draft...then it took on a life of it's own and got beautified!

I thought about putting a curtain rod around the window....but then again...you would only need privacy if a CRUISE SHIP happened to be passing by!!! HA!

Fess up. You didn't really use the pony wall/glass
shower wall approach for your interior view did you?
I'm betting that you took the soffits galore approach
like I did. I used soffits for everything: lower walls,
upper walls, glass and unruly baseboards and moldings
(but don't tell anyone).

[JoAnn]

Yep. I did use the pony wall.
Your method is so much more work!

[joesolano]

Thank you to Rich and JoAnn, I was able to get the pony wall / soffit approach to work, not quite up to either of your design skills but good enough for what I need.

[Rich Winsor]

Yep. I did use the pony wall.
Your method is so much more work!

OK, pony walls it is.

[JoAnn]

Rich Winsor,
Smartie Pants!
A glass house...very creative! Very nice!
Did you find the pony wall method to be much less complicated?