January 9

Instructable

Step 1: Setting Up the Workspace 

  1. Open Fusion 360 and start a new project. 
  1. Set the correct units for your project (e.g., millimeters or inches) by going to Document Settings in the browser. 
  1. Save your project with an appropriate name, like “House Design.” 

 

Step 2: Create the Base of the House 

  1. Click on Create > Create Sketch and select the bottom plane. 
  1. Use the Rectangle Tool to sketch the footprint of the house. Input precise dimensions 
  1. Finish the sketch and use Extrude to give the base a thickness 

 

Step 3: Designing the Walls 

  1. Create a new sketch on the base’s surface. 
  1. Use the Offset Tool to draw an offset rectangle for the walls, leaving room for wall thickness 
  1. Use the Extrude tool to raise the walls to the desired height 

 

Step 4: Adding Windows and Doors 

  1. Sketch rectangles where windows and doors should be located on the walls. 
  1. Use Extrude Cut to cut through the walls and create the openings. 

 

Step 5: Adding Interior Details 

  1. Create sketches for interior partitions. Use the Line Tool or Rectangle Tool to design walls, cabinets, or shelves. 
  1. Extrude the interior elements to appropriate heights. 

 

Step 6: Adding the Roof 

  1. Select the top edges of the walls and use Create > Loft or Create > Sweep to design the roof. 
  1. Adjust the angle or slope of the roof as needed. 

 

Step 7: Detailing the Kitchen or Other Interiors 

  1. For the kitchen, create sketches for counters and appliances like a stove, sink 
  1. Use the Extrude and Fillet tools to give the features realistic shapes. 

 

Step 8: Refining the Design 

  1. Add realistic elements like a staircase, chimney, or ventilation ducts by sketching and extruding shapes. 
  1. Use the Modify > Fillet and Chamfer tools to smooth edges or add visual appeal. 

 

Step 9: Rendering 

  1. Switch to the Render workspace. 
  1. Assign materials (e.g., wood for floors, glass for windows) using the Appearance Tool. 
  1. Set up lighting and backgrounds to create a realistic rendered view of your house.