Faster Architectual Designs with 3D Visualisation   by Danijel Pendjer

in Real Estate    (submitted 2011-05-28)

With the ever increasing use of technology in almost all areas of building, it is a great idea to use CAD and CGI design to create 3 dimensional (or 3D) modelling in architectural design.

3D visualisation is not a new technique in the building industry: it has been utilised since the earliest construction of permanent dwellings and buildings to assist the client to obtain a vivid picture of the finished product on a smaller scale. Traditionally, 3D modelling involved scaled models which were painstakingly created from materials including plaster or wood, or even heavy card. In the contemporary sense, CAD or Computer Assisted Design and CGI or Computer Generated Images, take the hard work out of this extremely useful promotional tool, completing in hours what previously used to take sometimes months with a high degree of accuracy.

Computer generated 3D modelling transforms flat, unimaginative images into realistic designs and as such the client is better able to visualise the finished project in a virtual reality. This is especially useful in the area of architecture 3D. Clients no longer remain limited to technical drawings or elevation plans which only the trained eye can interpret: with the latest technology, any architectural design can be manipulated in such a way that the viewer is able to "walk" around and through the design, getting a feel for the building's attributes whilst simultaneously minimising or indeed eliminating any potential concerns that would otherwise be particularly difficult to predict and expensive to rectify.

When compared to the traditional skills of technical and architectural drawing, most CAD 3D modelling programs are relatively easy to use. The computer programming incorporates automatic scaling which allows for greater accuracy and flexibility in conjunction with a faster creation of the finished product. Consequently, 3D modelling is a perfect tool for use by civil engineers, interior designers, landscape designers, architects, real estate developers and other professionals who need a strong visual presentation of concepts to offer to their clients.

Quite a number of professionals involved in the building and construction industry take advantage of 3D modelling services to create plans and concept drawings and ultimately 3D visualisation of these concepts, derived from the ideas and dreams of clients and from their own ideas.

Architectural 3D modelling services are employed in two distinct areas: 3D exterior modelling and 3D interior modelling.

3D exterior modelling is especially applicable when designing residential, commercial and healthcare buildings as well as those structures designed for the leisure industry, hospitality, community and institutional use. Details such as the faade of a building and the application of outdoor areas including courtyards, carparking and landscaping are realised, providing for the client an image of the finished product. Using colour and texture on exterior walls and exterior lighting can be experimented with to obtain the best possible results.

3D interior modelling concentrates on the more detailed touches to the inside of a structure. 3D models are therefore created to provide the client with a view of the finished interior from many different angles, utilising light and shade, colour and form. This modelling is best used for showcasing inviting and attractive interiors, especially kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, work spaces and conference spaces, including the positioning of furniture.

No matter what is the size or design of your dream building, 3D modelling is quite obviously an invaluable tool in the building industry

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