As architects and designers, we are trained to be able to extrapolate 3-dimensional space from 2-dimensional drawings. However, when working with clients, plans, elevations, and sections are not enough to fully communicate a design. Seeing so many dimensions and details can actually be overwhelming for some.
This is where Architectural Visualization (ArchViz) comes into the design process. In today’s world, hand sketches and wooden models have given way to computer generated renderings and 3D environments. As processing speeds become faster and faster, we are now embarking on an exciting new era in ArchViz: the Age of Real-time Rendering.
What is Real-time Rendering?
Real-time rendering is the process of being able to visualize changes made to a photorealistic 3D model seconds after it’s updated. As such, adjustments can be made ‘live’ during a presentation. This allows clients to see the impact of changes on the design right away, saving time (and money!)
Just recently, a partnership was announced between video game developer, Epic Games and Autodesk, the company behind industry standard software, AutoCAD and Revit. The stated goal of this collaboration is to accelerate real-time immersive design capabilities with an initial focus on architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). At Amphora, we are very excited about the path that ArchViz technology is taking and are ready to explore anything that better helps us help our clients.
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