Looking for free, beginner-friendly 2D/3D floor plan software for high school classroom
Hi everyone!
I’m teaching a high school interior design course for the first time here in Canada, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the software options and apps available.
We don't have access to paid professional CAD programs like AutoCAD, so I'm looking for tried-and-true free, web-based options that let students easily switch between 2D floor planning and 3D walkthroughs.
Since both my students and I are fairly new to this, I need something with a gentle learning curve that runs smoothly in a standard web browser.
A few quick questions:
What free tools have actually worked well in your practice (or classroom) or beginner projects?
Are there any free programs you'd recommend avoiding due to paywalls/export limits?
Thanks so much in advance for your help and recommendations!