The Role of Rendering Companies in the Architecture Field

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Breault Design Studio ( 24-Oct-2012 )

Architecture is a field that is arguably as old as humanity. Humans need shelter to survive, but architecture today not only provides shelter, but a work of art that is a pleasure to live, work, or play in. The field of architecture is always changing, and one recent change has been brought by 3d rendering. Rendering companies can now provide architects and engineers with modifiable 3d models of projects well before the projects actually begin construction. These renderings are now extremely lifelike, and they can feature the exterior of a building as well as the interior, including furniture and appliances. Rendering companies now play an important role in the architecture field.

One advantage of 3d rendering is that clients can see what a project will look like before investing in it. Blueprints may mean a lot to architects, but they are like hieroglyphics to the untrained eye. A rendering is a lifelike, accurate depiction of the building, and can give a client the information and confidence they need to make a decision about whether to go through with the project. It also allows clients to have more say in the design process, as they can point out what they do and do not like.

A rendering also prevents costly changes after a project has been started. Some things seem to work on paper, but once they are built or seen in a rendering, they clearly do not. If these mistakes are caught in a rendering, a new rendering can be made with little added cost. However, without a rendering that mistake may not be realized until construction has begun, and fixing that mistake can cost thousands of dollars.

Another advantage to 3d rendering in architecture is that detailed, accurate designs can be shared via the internet to any part of the world. A client in India can look at the 3d rendering of an architect from the United States just minutes after it is completed. There's no need for an expensive trip, where the architect can present a physical model, or thoroughly explain the blueprints and design. These renderings can be still images, videos, or even interactive walkthroughs.

Rendering companies in the field of architecture today provide realistic 3d representations of projects that help to communicate and inspire confidence in clients and to avoid costly mistakes. The knowledge of software and the access to expensive hardware necessary for rendering is becoming increasingly valuable in this field.

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