Digital Visualization Add Perspective to Architectural Rendering
Lorenzo Dixon
Architectural design catapults into the twenty-first century with digital-visualization software designed to permit creation of realistic 3D renderings at a fraction of the cost of traditional images.
Mention "architectural rendering" and most people conjure up images of weary-looking little men hunched over drafting tables, toiling laboriously to execute every meticulously drawn line perfectly Maybe they'll even envision ancient Roman architect Vitruvius painstakingly poring over De Architectura, struggling with every word and illustration in his lengthy tome.
But shove over, Vitruvius! Gone are the days when draftsmen and architects hunched for endless hours over drafting tables, painstakingly adding detail after intricate detail to their architectural renderings.
Architecture no longer simply refers to a building's exterior structure. Nowadays, it also relates to the interior environment and overall flow of a living space. If your building's interior doesn't live up to the expectations of its exterior, you may not be using your space to its best possible advantage. That's when developers, realtors and architects know it's time to consult a professional design firm to make valued recommendations.
When choosing a design firm, look for a company that uses cutting-edge technology and can provide you with the most realistic architectural renderings possible. Look for a firm that can convert standard CAD drawings into striking three-dimensional renderings that look amazingly lifelike.
An appropriately equipped design firm will have the capacity to convert CAD drawings to lifelike 3D renderings. This firm should also be able to evaluate your space and work with you to develop an interior concept that suits your taste and style - while respecting the existing architectural style of the home, room or office.
The design firm you select should keep our old friend Vitruvius' three-pronged concept of durability, usefulness and beauty in mind. Who, after all, wants to live or work in a space that may be sturdy and functional, but is visually unappealing? On the other hand, the loveliest living (or working) space is worthless if it doesn't adequately address your needs - or if the ceiling caves in after three weeks! Your design firm should be able to provide 3D visualizations and renderings, so you can envision the finished product even before the work begins.
And you want someone who pays attention to the details. Your architectural renderings should include realistic environmental elements - like trees and bushes, landscape-design components even sidewalks with teensy people walking along them.
But you don't want to blow your entire renovation budget on design work; the company you choose shouldn't have designs on the contents of your wallet! Hiring a design firm versed in using cutting-edge architectural-design technology can end up costing less than a company that works strictly by hand - or with outdated architectural-design software.
Oh, and before you turn up your nose and insist that his writing has outlived its relevance to modern design, consider this: Vitruvius was truly a Renaissance man, a real visionary! Centuries ahead of the invention of lawn mowers and gazebos, the first section of De Architectura addresses subjects that now fall under the realm of landscape architecture.
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