In architectural visualizations there are various types of 3D rendering each offers different solutions for Architects and Designers, 3D renderings are powerful tool for commercial success.
Photorealistic renderings allows architects to explain their projects to his clients or investors or even to present them on competitions. Some of these types are:
1. 3D Exterior renderings
External 3D visualization shows a building, object or landscape from the outside. These images can be used in marketing, real estate or architectural presentations of the projects before they are built, it helps the projects to be approved or gather money from investments.
3D renderings translates blueprints and designs into a comprehensive image that can be understood by anyone. These images are created through special software that gathers many details such as lighting and texturing. It can show the building from any angle. The process makes it easy to choose multiple angles and makes it easy to show each part of a building and show its unique benefits to the user.
2. 3D interior renderings
Interior rendering provide a still image that showcases the layout and selling features of an interior space. The renders can be of different types too, depending on the space they show.
Interior 3D visualizations provide a detailed look of everything that composes an interior space the shape and function of it, furniture, materials on floors and materials, etc.
3D software offers CGI artists the tools necessary to build a faithful representation of a space, the layout, materials, lighting, styling and mood.
Some brands of furniture offer their own 3Dmodels to be used within these images.
3. Panoramic 360 views
This images are created by rendering a 360 degree panoramic image, it can be used as a fixed render but when paired with software made for visualizing these kind of images they become a fixed sphere where the user can pivot the view all 360 degrees from the center of the image.
These images are more complex than a fixed 3D image, they require to model the full space since it will all be visible, and they offer improved immersion.
4. 3D animation
A 3D animation is a video that moves around the project giving the user multiple angles and views of the space, this type of visualization has a set path that feels more immersive than classic fixed images.
It comes in resolutions from 720p HD to 4K UHD and take longer than regular renderings. In addition to the architectural visualization it can be completed with voice over, background music, text, logos, etc.
5. Virtual tours
A 3D tour is immersive and interactive, it offers a 360 degree view but unlike the 360 degree panoramas this kind of visualization gives the user the freedom of moving around a space and explore around.
Users can experience in higher detail furnishings and materials, detail lists about these can be added for extra information like measurements, colors, finishing specifications, etc.
These can also be paired with a VR headset giving the user extra immersion. Using VR offers a full dive into the space. Because it’s a 3D Virtual generated space different options for materials, lighting, wall or floor finishes, etc.
The classic presentation is static 3D renders, the rest of the types add a sense of luxury. They look impressive, they offer superior immersion and provide the users with interactive experiences that offer freedom and exploration.