The design industry is ever-changing, and as a designer, you should always try to keep up with the trends, if not be ahead of them. Our clients’ preferences and needs are always evolving, and right now, most of them are into architectural visualization.

Architectural visualization has been with us from the start and it will always be essential, as it’s one of the most important communication tools between designers and architects.

3D rendering has stepped up the game and brought many benefits to both the designers and their clients. So, let’s take a look at why our clients find 3D rendering and architectural visualization so important.

Clients Can Familiarize Themselves with the Designers

There’s no better way for designers to show off their work and experience than through architectural visualization. Your clients can get to see your skills in action, and make sure that you can offer them what they need.

When you present your portfolio through architectural visualization, you can show off your talent and provide evidence that your skills match what you’d mentioned in your CV. Your potential clients can see that they can rely on you and that you can meet their expectations.

The benefits don’t stop at the clients, however, since presenting your work through 3D renders allows you to market yourself online by sharing your portfolio on your website, social media, or anywhere else. This will enable you to reach and impress a wider audience and will get you more clients.

It will allow you to stand out from the crowd and it will make you a more desirable option for anyone who sees your work.

Architectural Visualization Improves the Understanding Between You and Your Clients

Architectural visualization allows both you and your clients to communicate your ideas clearly and with ease. It allows architects and designers to collaborate and communicate more efficiently.

2D designs can be hard to read, and they usually ask for further explanations. If you’re working with foreign clients, this creates many problems, only one of which is the language barrier. 3D renders, on the other hand, allow for a clear understanding of what’s going on.

Through architectural visualization, you can create a comprehensive simulation of the product in the way in which it would appear in the real world.

You and your clients would have a much better understanding of the whole project, and it’s easier to ensure that everyone’s on the same page, regardless of how simple or complicated the ideas are. This creates higher customer satisfaction and everyone can feel comfortable voicing their needs and opinions.

Speeds Up the Initial Stages of the Project

Having a clear 3D render of the final result makes the initial stage of project construction smoother. Firstly, it speeds up the government approval process. You’d be surprised to know how many projects are rejected because of the “uncertainty” that comes along with them.

Your realistic 3D render will eliminate this, and allow your clients to get approval more quickly. Even if some changes need to be made, you don’t have to start from scratch. The whole development process is much smoother and more efficient.

Secondly, 3D renders make it less likely that your clients will change their minds and request changes once the project is under development. Having a 3D render increases productivity because it requires less rework and everyone has a very clear idea in mind of what the end result should be.

It will also set the project apart from the competition. No other medium can match the beauty, simplicity, and visual capabilities of a good 3D render, and this makes you and the whole project truly stand out.

Cost-Efficiency  

The last few years saw a great cost reduction of the technology used for 3D rendering. Since this technology is now readily available to most people, it makes for a cost-effective solution for both you and your clients.

Just a few years ago everything had to be created by hand, you had to make sure every measurement was correct and you had to pay attention to a lot of details. This required you to invest a lot of time and energy into creating the project, and it increased the cost for everyone involved.

With affordable 3D modeling software, you can quickly and easily bring your idea to life, and it doesn’t matter if the project is a huge one or a minor one. Your client can fully grasp your idea since everything is very presentable and easy to understand.

You Can Catch and Solve Problems Before They Arise

Whenever minor or major changes are made to the design, it can have an impact on the whole project. This can cause engineering problems, architectural problems, unappealing design, etc. Architectural visualization can show potential problems before the construction phase even begins, thus saving time and money, and making the project a breeze.

When everyone involved in the project can know exactly what the end result will be, it’s easier for them to work together and find solutions quickly. If there’s a sound wall that’s blocking an important landmark or sign, you’ll notice it before the construction starts.

If the preferred materials look bad, you’ll know about it ahead of time. Your client can easily change their mind about the color or anything else that seems off and make the whole design perfect before they commit to constructing it.

Precision

As you’re working on your 3D render, you’ll constantly be getting feedback and calculations from your computer telling you whether your measurements and solutions are accurate or not. There’s no room for a calculation mistake, as you can immediately notice a mistake and correct it.

With 3D rendered architectural visualization, you can clearly see the physical dimensions of the objects and get a full picture of the complete layout. You can take into account the terrain, surrounding buildings and objects, streets, room sizes, and much more.

This can be very helpful for your clients as they can easily make changes where necessary. 3D renders allow for coordination of fire protection systems, electrical and mechanical systems, plumbing, etc.

Overall, the accuracy and precision of 3D renders are what make them attractive and desirable for your clients.

Presentable Project with the Use of AR and VR

You no longer have to present your design on a piece of paper or on the computer screen, that’s a thing of the past. Virtual reality allows your clients to experience your design first-hand. It serves to replicate the real world and show the project in the exact way that it will look once completed.

Your client will have the option of examining the whole project, enter every room, and inspect every corner. If needed, you can have a helicopter view of the building and allow your clients to take it all in. You can make a tour of the building if you wanted. Your options are endless.

Augmented Reality allows your design to be visible in the real world. You can visit the location with your client, and show everyone what it will look like using your smartphone. Walk around the area and see the building come to life.

Benefits of Time-Lapse Videos

The most typical architectural video is a time-lapse video. With your 3D render, you can create a time-lapse of the whole project, from start to finish, which will allow the viewers to understand every step that has to be taken.

You can include traffic frequency, environmental impacts, and atmospheric influences, allowing your client to understand the location of their construction in its entirety. This can have a major effect on the choice of location, materials used, and the overall design.

Time-lapse videos can allow the viewers to predict possible problems, and come up with solutions beforehand, saving time and money along the way.

3D Renders Can Be Used as a Marketing Tool

Not only can you use your designs to promote yourself, but your client can also use it as a marketing tool as well. All of the new technology that’s been developed for 3D rendering allows the clients to easily market and present their project around the world.

For example, if your client is constructing an apartment building, they can use your 3D render to show potential buyers what everything will look like once it’s finished. Just like you can take your clients on a tour of your design through VR, your client can do the same for their customers.

If you’re working with an owner of a 5-star hotel, you can help them create an interactive view of all their rooms and facilities, which will allow your client to attract more guests.

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Architectural visualization through 3D renders allows everything to work smoothly and efficiently, and it increases your client base. You can easily showcase your talents, and use your work to promote yourself globally. Your clients will be impressed and they’ll know you’re there to help their projects become a reality.

3D renders are becoming a standard in this industry, and if you want to stay competitive, you have to hop on board.