Architectural Design

What is 3D Modeling?

December 21, 2016/in Architectural Design, Architectural Visualization, Articles/by Maxim S

3D modeling and visualization are widely used for prototyping of buildings and manufactured objects, for creating of volumetric 3D animations, for presentations, and during the production process of any product or packaging.

What is a 3D modeling and visualization?

3D modeling is the creation of the three-dimensional model of the object in the three-dimensional space using special modeling programs.
Modern technologies and computer programs allow creating the models of varying complexity and size, testing the created prototypes and making both technical and design changes in the model.

3D visualization is the creation of realistic images of the object based on the constructed three-dimensional model of it.
Modern 3D graphics allows creating the photo-realistic and beautiful visualization of various objects. Professional visualization of consumer goods is becoming more popular every day.
The 3D modeling services are required in the following cases:

•   the need of 3D models for presentation of the product, good or any project,
•   when there is a need to assess the characteristics and properties of the product,
•   when it is necessary to visualize the non-existing object or existing, but intangible (the model of the atom, of a galaxy, and so on).

The fields of use of 3D modeling and visualization are:

•   advertising and marketing – creating advertising layouts and outdoor advertising, development of packaging design, of exhibition stands, of POS-materials, etc.,
•   urban planning – creating the layout of urban architecture and landscape,
•   architecture – interior and exterior design,
•   industry – production of prototypes of parts, spare parts, machinery, buildings, etc.,
•   foundry – creating the reverse molds,
•   computer games and animation – three-dimensional characters and animated videos,
•   film industry – creating the realistic pictures and scenes that cannot be displayed using an ordinary camera or that do not exist,
•   Internet – 3D models of products for online shopping,
•   jewelry – modeling the existing and new jewelry and items made of precious metals and stones and other.

Stages of 3D modeling and visualization:

•   Creating a three-dimensional geometric model,
•   Overlaying the texture on the model,
•   Creating a scenery of environment,
•   Setting lighting: exposure of light, the level of brightness, and shadows,
•   Setting up the camera, the choice of the best point of observation,
•   Configuring additional effects,
•   Rendering,
•   Processing of the received images in the graphic editors (like Adobe Photoshop, for example).

3D modeling software

In order to create a three-dimensional model of the product, 3D modelers and designers use the special 3D software – three-dimensional modeling programs. As of today, there is a large number of such programs: some of them are free, some are available only after purchase. All programs are similar, but have different interfaces and are used for various purposes:

• Autodesk 3ds max;
• Autodesk Maya;
• Autodesk Softimage;
• Autodesk Mudbox;
• SolidWorks;
• Houdini;
• Sweet Home 3D;
• SketchUp;
• Modo;
• Rhinoceros 3D;
• Cinema 4d;
• Sculptris;
• Blender;
• ZBrush;
• 3D-Coat (3D-Brush);
• SharpConstruct.

Working with Vrender Company, you will receive the following benefits of 3D modeling and visualization:

•   a favorable ratio of price, time, and quality,
•   the exact design based on the set drawings, sketches, photos or product samples,
•   the possibility of making various changes to the model: the size, shape, parameters, design, and so on,
•   the ability to refine the already existing 3D model (it is possible after the 3D scan),
•   creating photorealistic images-visualizations with a high degree of credibility.

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What is Virtual Reality?

November 5, 2016/in 3D Animation, Architectural Design, Architectural Visualization, Articles/by Maxim S

VR is harmoniously working set of systems of content, projectors, glasses, synchronizer for glasses’ shimmer and a controller (a powerful computer or a cluster). Properly collected VR system allows receiving the main on the objects of the increased sensitivity – to teach staff to make decisions instantly in case of emergency. In a number of industrial projects, the difference of 3-5 seconds can be decisive and can worth not even a couple of million dollars (the cost of equipment) but dozens of human lives. That is why everything that allows having the experience of the emergency as closely as possible deserves attention.

Of course, if you have the opportunity to work on the emergency in the real life, it must be used. But the only large stand of this kind I know is a copy of the ISS (it was a copy of the MIR station previously), where future crews are trained. And if depressurization occurs somewhere, guys will not be able to breathe – this is beyond the VR’s capabilities so far. But, of course, it is impossible to copy NPP for training purposes, or an oil platform, or any industrial object (e.g. a factory for the construction of aircraft or cruisers, mining industry or something else). You must use VR as the closest technique, in addition to the “physical” machines on separate nodes.

3D-images are not virtual reality

Conventional 3D-images on the computer are not virtual reality. Yes, there are models, renders and so on, but the question is how it is perceived. Education of the personnel in a system of nuclear power plant is not very far away from training on the posters on the usefulness. The point, again, is that there is no effect of diving headlong, for which the entire VR is destined.

On the objects of increased liability, it is assumed that in the framework of working out the emergency situations on the simulator, you shall receive more or less accurate representation not based on logic, but as a whole, on your body. You know, it’s like airplane pilots – at first, the transition from a computer simulator to the simulator with realistic controls and simulation of sharp slopes to enhance the skills. It feels like for the first time after such a transition. And the second jump is the transition from a simulator to the real aircraft.

The Best 2016 VR Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets

Oculus Rift

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Google Daydream View

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Read Excellent Article in PC Mag about VR Headsets

Benefits of VR in your work

Virtual reality (VR) changes the visualization of architecture forever. 3D models can now be enjoyed and watched from all sides.
VR makes it possible to provide much more information to the customer. Multiple perspectives will not make you feel and walk in the building to see the details. Of course, the renderer will require making more work in terms of modeling of the objects, but the result is worth it. So, these are reasons to add VR to your workflow.

The system of virtual reality is a competitive advantage

What is the competitive advantage at the first place? This is when your client can “touch” and clearly evaluate the project. In one article, a designer and visualizer Olivier Demangel described his shock that he experienced for the first time when using the VR. He could hardly believe that his project was not yet implemented. So, frankly speaking, if you or your company offer simple computer imaging while your competitor offers VR, the customer’s choice is obvious.

Be in trend

This item is from the same category as the previous one. If you will start applying the latest technologies first, it will definitely make you more visible amongst the other companies that are also involved in visualization. In addition, virtual reality is now at the peak of its popularity, and be in trend is always better to attract attention.

Almost everyone can afford the immersion in virtual reality

VR is not expensive at all; it can be afforded by many. Virtual reality system will cost you somewhere around $1,000 (the glasses of 3D virtual reality and/or a helmet). This technology will pay off multiple times due to your new customers.

Less edits from the customer

The stunning detalization shows the entire project at once and provides all details about the object. Thus, you redo less throughout the entire project.
For example, you can make the lighting in real time. The customer will be able to switch light between day and night. Such interactivity allows evaluating the design quickly and efficiently.

Implementation of real-life scenarios

Modeling may include something as simple as lighting, which has been already previously described. But it is possible to approach to the use of virtual reality more globally. For example, to create the airport and to see how buildings and machines will react to different weather conditions.
Another option is to check your systems of the emergency exit; the man finds a way out of the building by means of a system of signs and signals in glasses of virtual reality. Computer scenarios are able to show us how people can behave in emergencies, but exclude human errors. These ideas shall make future buildings safer and more comfortable.

VR for Architecture and Design

VR in 3D Software

How to make a virtual reality in 3ds Max? You can find all the necessary tools to create a virtual reality in the latest versions of ChaosGroup Vray 3.2 for 3ds Max. And this is one of the ways how to do it:

Virtual Reality in Unreal engine 4

10 of the Best Virtual Reality Games

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Architectural Design

December 12, 2014/in Architectural Design/by Maxim S

Architectural design is a modern art and styling.

Architects use it in creating artistic rendering and architectural-artistic appearance of space during the process of multi-building development or in the single building, and even in the transformation of parts of the city or the landscape. Architectural design is trying to understand your imagination and bring it to life, using project design, specification and visualization. To comprehend the complex of relationships between architect work and the exact city you need to focus your attention on preservation and environmental compatibility in order to conceptualize interior space or building. Of course, everyone wants to express own individuality in interior design or in corporative design so it is possible to call it a construction design, because everything you should do, goes in complex with integrated construction.

Architectural design is an idea and its realization in different pieces of architecture art, which has been created according to innovative technology, because the construction world and design constantly change. Innovative materials are important too. They affect the technical design of buildings, because today we have the need for conserving and upgrading buildings of different styles and epochs. So, all contemporary construction techniques, different materials of construction, urban and architectural transformations in relation to environmental and economic sustainability help us in architectural design.

Today architectural design looks for ways of integrating both architecture and engineering with modern technologies and cut-edge engineering. It souses the architectural design to be a luxury, because not everyone can afford it. The main thing to take into account is up-to-date and uniqueness, but in using of modern canons to interior decoration you must remember that requirements imposed on contemporary design grow increasingly. Today such requirements are unique style and, likewise, shapeliness and moderateness. All creative ideas from direct interaction with clients can be modified in future building construction, and become an accelerant for adopting the design to future needs, like restaurants, shops, offices, etc. So, Architectural Design must give the owner esthetic pleasure and be unique.

What is 3D Modeling?

What is a 3D modeling and visualization?