subject: The Use Of 3d Architectural Visualisation In Construction [print this page] A construction or housing project begins from an idea. The architect is most likely the main person that will give birth or color to the idea when it comes to its design. In conceptualizing the design elements of a construction project or housing project, the architect makes use of 3D architectural visualisation, which is a form of architectural rendering.
There are basically four stages of architectural rendering. Each of these stages has different elements and complexities in providing the needed tool to the architect as aids in getting approval from project proponents and financiers. 3D architectural visualization is basically a kind of architectural rendering.
The most basic and first stage of rendering is the perspective. This is a drawing of the conceptualized building when it is done. It is the first kind of drawing mastered by design students after they have passed their basic drafting courses in school. It is the basic building block for more advanced designs and ideas and is used still be even the most veteran of architects.
The next kind or second type of rendering is the scale model. It is a scale model of the entire finished project giving an overall feel for the finished building. It usually comes complete with landscaped scenes and looks very much like a diorama. These scale models are most often encased in glass for protection and preserved even after the project is finished.
The 3D model is the third type of rendering and is much more complex than the first two types. It is basically a computer generated model of the finished project complete with floor plans and the like. The advantage of this type of rendering is that it can be stored on hard disk and emailed to various users for comments and design changes.
The fourth and most complex rendering is the 3D architectural visualization. This is a more advanced and complex form of the 3d model. It can produce simulated walkthroughs of rooms and parts of the building conceptualized and can make use of speech and music elements. Due to its overall detail it is usually used as a marketing aid in presentations.
Altogether these renderings can be used singly or in combination with each other to get an overall feel of the project. They can be used together and packaged together to give a strong and powerful marketing tool for presentation. Taken all together it gives greater support when applying for planning permission or building permits, or even housing board approvals and the like. Not only that, they can be used over and over until the project ends and can even be kept later as testament to the work that has been done once project completion is achieved.
