There are multiple types of 3d renderings, all of them provide architects with special tools to show off their projects. 3D visualization can help make a difference in presentations and clients meetings.
Following we list a few other types and the benefits they provide.
1. Fixed 3D images
These are the most used type of 3D visualization they have the basic setting of a photograph, a camera fixed in a space looking at an object or building, there’s exterior, interior and product shoots.
The images are generated based on sets of data dictating what color, texture, and material a certain object in the image has, in architecture these data is given by blueprints, plans, sketches, or any type of briefing the architect can provide.
3d renderings can be used for real estate, interior renders of rooms and spaces, and product renderings. 3D Renderings are also standard in visualizing prototypes for entrepreneurs. 3D modelling and rendering are highly flexible, so it is possible to create a 3D render of just about anything imaginable.
2. 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.
They can also be used with smartphones and tablets applications making it possible to view and move these spheres using their built in gyroscope, making it possible to look around the space, these applications also offer the ability or using a VR headset which lets the user experience the spaces from a first person POV.
There’s also the possibility of generating multiple 360 degree images from around a project allowing the user to transport through these to look around each space.
3. 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.
While fixed images give good detail animations can contain different weather or time conditions in the same video.
3D animations is particularly useful for marketing architectural services, they can be used on any website or application in any industry or social event.
4. 3D 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.
5. Augmented reality
Augmented reality lets architects place full scale 3D objects into real spaces, using an AR ready model in a smartphone or tablet application these models can be placed around a real space allowing the user to change these objects colors or materials. It’ll be mainly used for furnishing design or interior design.
There are a lot of different types of 3D visualization each of them offers a special tool to help architects make the most of their projects, help their clients understand the space in different ways and taking marketing of these to the next level.