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Ask about housing and construction related experience and knowledge, for example does the
company understand how brickwork is formed and how roof tiles are laid as this will directly
impact the accuracy of their images.
Review previous images to see if the company understands lighting and shadow placement
for images.
Understand how long it takes to create sample images so that turnaround times are clear.
Determine whether they have the required technology background to provide rendered
images, for example do they use software that you are familiar with, do they have fast
rendering facilities and do they have an after effect of lighting add-on for realistic image
production.
It is also worth asking for a pilot to be undertaken, so ask the company to create a sample
3D render using your plans and inputs and assess that output from different suppliers.
Whilst there are many organizations that can prove to be good external/outsourcing partners,
specializing in offering high quality architectural exterior views along with interior renderings that
combine functionality and creativity, the other aspects of a company / partner also need to be
considered.
Aside from rendered image experience, other aspects of the partner’s company are also very
relevant, for example are the culture a fit for your own, are there likely to be any communication
issues and are the financial model feasible for your own firm.
Outsourcing 3D rendering services for homebuilders requires a proper external partner who can
understand what it takes to deliver superior and realistic 3D images. Many organizations globally,
especially in India have expertise in creating high quality 3d renderings, 3d floor plan renderings,
interior 3d renderings and photorealistic 3d images for homebuilders but the rendering output is only
part of the challenge as selecting a partner with the correct cultural and business ethic are just as
important.
10 Reasons to Use Revit Architecture for Homebuilding Design
Looking at the software market specifically for homebuilders and home designers around the world,
you’ll notice the increased adoption of intelligent CAD software that architects and designers use on
a daily basis. There has to be something though about the industry standard software, Revit from
Autodesk, that sets it apart and makes it the most used CAD and BIM package in the world today.
We know that BIM is becoming mandatory for large scale projects, but it’s easily arguable that Revit
is also a great choice for homebuilding design and here are 10 reasons why:
1. Iteration - This is perhaps the most important reason you should opt for Revit as opposed to 2D
alternatives such as AutoCAD. Design without iteration is engineering. If you’re building your home
you’ll want to design it and personalise it by choosing the right lighting and colours to match your
lifestyle. These are however complex matters to assemble into one architectural project. You can
of course iterate with a pen and pencil, but with Revit you can iterate y faster and smarter. Changes
propagate from model plans to facades to sections to the final output drawings. This way you can
share and review the entire project once you have made a change. Slowly but surely you can evaluate
options and make the best design choices with a permanent holistic view of the project.