DreamSpace - Architectural Design & Sketch to 3D Platform

DreamSpace is a web-based platform that connects homeowners, architects, and designers. It features an innovative sketch-to-3D conversion tool and interactive architectural workspace.

🌟 Features

For Homeowners

• Upload and manage architectural sketches
• View 3D conversions of sketches
• Track project progress
• Collaborate with architects and designers

For Architects

• Interactive 3D workspace for architectural design
• Real-time design tools including:
  • Wall placement
  • Door and window insertion
  • Furniture placement
  • Measurement tools
• 2D/3D view switching
• Project management dashboard

For Designers

• View and contribute to architectural projects
• Collaborate with architects and homeowners
• Track assigned designs
• Access project resources

🛠️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 8.0+
• Database: MySQL (via XAMPP)
• Frontend:
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Bootstrap 5.1.3
  • Three.js for 3D rendering
• Additional Libraries:
  • Font Awesome 6.0.0
  • Dropzone.js 5.9.3

📋 Requirements

• XAMPP with:
  • Apache 2.4+
  • PHP 8.0+
  • MySQL 5.7+
• Modern web browser with WebGL support
• Minimum 4GB RAM recommended

🚀 Installation

1. Clone this repository to your XAMPP htdocs folder:

cd /xampp/htdocs
git clone [repository-url] Home

2. Set up the database:

# Import the database schema
mysql -u root -p dreamspace_db < database.sql

3. Configure the database connection:

• Edit config/database.php if your MySQL credentials differ from default

4. Set up virtual host (optional):

<VirtualHost *:80>
    DocumentRoot "/xampp/htdocs/Home"
    ServerName dreamspace.local
    <Directory "/xampp/htdocs/Home">
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

5. Create required directories:

mkdir uploads/sketches
chmod 777 uploads/sketches

📁 Project Structure

Home/
├── assets/           # Static assets
├── auth/            # Authentication files
│   ├── login.php
│   ├── logout.php
│   └── signup.php
├── config/          # Configuration files
│   └── database.php
├── css/            # Stylesheets
│   └── style.css
├── includes/       # Reusable components
│   └── navbar.php
├── js/             # JavaScript files
├── sketch/         # Sketch conversion tools
│   └── convert.php
└── workspace/      # Architect workspace
    └── architect.php

🔒 Security Considerations

• All user inputs are sanitized
• Passwords are hashed using PHP's password_hash()
• Session management implemented
• File upload restrictions in place
• Role-based access control

👥 User Roles

1. Homeowners

   • Can upload sketches
   • View 3D conversions
   • Track project progress

2. Architects

   • Access to 3D workspace
   • Create and modify designs
   • Manage projects

3. Designers

   • View and contribute to projects
   • Collaborate with architects
   • Access design resources

🌐 Browser Support

• Chrome 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Edge 90+

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a new Pull Request

📄 License

[Your chosen license]

📞 Support

For support, email [your-email] or create an issue in the repository.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Three.js community
• Bootstrap team
• XAMPP development team