Earlier architecture has been just a three dimensional field which has been highly dependent on renderings and models to transfer information. However, the growth of the computer and architectural software such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design has entirely changed the business. Today, designers are developing architectures and models almost entirely on the computer. The traditional forms of architecture corroboration like hand made models and hand designed renderings  are of no value.

How 3D graphics are being used

The architects use three dimensional graphics and programmes in the initial phase of construction in which a structure’s use and required spaces are described formally for the architects and customers. The designers have architectures ideas and the programmers design 3D block drawings that demonstrate how the rooms and spaces of a structure will be set up and arranged. Importantly, block renderings are the first diagrammatic design of the structure. To generate these drawings, architecture use Computer Assisted Design, Illustrator’s 3D software and photoshop. The illustrations are generally colour coded and offer important information to the architect to go forward with schematic design of the architecture.

The benefits of schematic design

In order to proceed with the schematic design, an architect requires to generate 3D computer drawings and models demonstrating initial structure designs for the customers to reassess. This is because most individuals do not have enough knowledge to understand designs, sections, and plans. Architects generate three dimensional illustrations such as isometrics, perspectives, 3D flythrough, 3D walkthroughs, and computer models. These renderings are easily comprehensible. Almost every architect uses 3D CAD and BIM applications to generate the schematic designs. More to it, architects add textures and substances to aid convey the surrounding and character of a structure.

How the design of the structure is developed

When it comes to design development phase of construction, the architect has to examine and define architecture elements, spaces and process of construction. In this stage, the designer utilises BIM technology to design the developing structure and examine its constructive and environmental abilities. The 3D frameworks are practical construction of the planned architectures, and the designers can experiment and examine the architecture in special conditions such as extreme temperature, heavy snow, and flooding. Not only that the architect supervise the planned energy use and carbon footprints of the construction.

Producing final design of the project

Almost every architect uses BIM technology to generate the ultimate design and renderings for the contract document stage. Since the structure is developed with the help of BIM technology, a great time is saved in creating various plans, sections and elevations of the structure. Not only that any complicated matter of the design can be solved with 3D renderings taken from BIM technology. This technology is very useful in determining any conflicts in the construction.

Evaluating the complete structure

After the project is completed, 3D CAD drawings are used to examine the effectiveness of the completed structure and its interior spaces.

Architectural 3D services and figures help the clients to understand the construction information better than earlier. This is because the data is expressed visually rather than using columns and rows of information.

If you are into the construction business, it is better to use 3D technology services to produce your project in a visual form. This will help you draw more clients and boom in this sector.

Author’s bio

Albert Smith is passionate about 3D technologies.  He is a freelance architect and a property management consultant in West Palm Beach, Florida. You can find Albert’s articles on many property blogs and article directories. Currently he is writing on 3d Design service for property and architecture.

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