Architectural rendering

Autodesk provides architects and designers with the software they need to develop accurate, higher-quality architectural renderings.

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Rendering of Lombardini22 S.p.A., which won the Building Design – Small Project AEC Excellence Award in 2020

Image courtesy of Lombardini22 S.p.A.

What is architectural rendering?

Architectural rendering is the process of creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional images of a proposed architectural design. The goal is to illustrate a lifelike experience of how a space or building will look before it is built, accurately representing design intent.

Construction site at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy building

Benefits of architectural rendering

There are three main benefits of using 3D rendering software for architecture projects:

Develop design ideas more accurately
Identify problems early in the development stages to reduce costs
Communicate design ideas with clients and partners

Types of architectural rendering

Rendering of the interior of the Autodesk San Francisco offices at One Market

Interior rendering

Details such as flooring, furnishings and lighting contribute to a space. Interior renderings suggest what it will be like to work or live in that space.

Exterior rendering

Light, shadowing, and reflection factor into the creation of an exterior rendering. It conveys how a building will relate to the environment and people around it.

Aerial view of downtown Khed City organized around public squares, plazas and bazaars

Aerial rendering

An aerial view offers a dynamic perspective that leads to better understanding of landscapes, surrounding buildings, and complete visualizations.

How is architectural rendering used?

View out a window of the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

DBOX

Traditional storytelling with modern workflows

DBOX stays on top of new technology to deliver the 432 Park Avenue project, the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

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Image courtesy of DBOX

Rendering of 195 Broadway by Tagram 3DS, made in 3ds Max.

TANGRAM 3DS

VR and architectural design

Tangram 3DS specializes in comprehensive design solutions for the AEC, interior design, maritime, and real estate industries.

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STEFAN LOPUSNY

A fresh spin on interior rendering

Stefan Lopusny, artist and founder of design visualization studio Fat Tony Studio, tackles animated film with his project “In Circles.”

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