SketchUp
This is a student drawing created with Google SketchUp. SketchUp is a 3D modeling program that is inexpensive and easy to use. It allows students to easily explore design ideas in 3D. Many landscape objects are included with the program and many others are available from the 3D Warehouse. It also allows a designer to share design ideas with clients in a 3D environment. SketchUp drawings can be exported in many file formats including jpg, pdf, and even as movie files.