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πίσω στα περιεχόμενα / back to the contents > has the opportunity to tour the building with • the simulation of three-dimensional views of a a sense of real space. In this way, the technical building solution becomes more accessible and easily • the creation of photorealistic visualizations of understood by the client. each space (www.ergocad.eu/arredocad) • producing high quality videos presenting the entire construction • Avoidance of disputes over the final form of construction, as its 3D form, spaces, materials • creating 360 format files in a virtual reality and even the surrounding space can be repre- environment • printing the scale-up design in 3D printers sented and / or form a part of the first stage of The above is a result of the rapid evolution of the contract. (www.lumion3d.gr) the power of processors, computing systems, • Manufacturers have detailed measurements, and IT applications, which are leading to an prior to project construction, as most of the ever-greater approach between real and virtual programs now use BIM (Building information world. The aim is partly to capture the real situ- Modeling) technology with such built in capa- ation, and also when needed, to present it in an bilities and with great accuracy. improved form. (www.ergocad.eu/elitecad) At this point, we present the benefits of using • Accurate information exchange between the the new tools and the reasons why investing in parties in the project (topographer, architect, them is beneficial. Then, their most distinctive civil engineer, mechanical engineer, project characteristics are mentioned, and also the link manager & construction workers). Using smart to the corresponding ERGOCAD software is software, everyone involved is even informed cited: via mobile apps of any change during the proj- • A better understanding of the volume, area, ect. (www.ergocad.eu/kubity) size of a construction by both engineers and • Ability to use videos in advertising spots on potential buyers. (www.yoursketchup.com) social media or television, more influential than • Ability to perform more thorough interior de- a simple black and white 2-dimensional design sign and renovation projects, where the client (www.lumion3d.gr) or a real-life video. Some of the programs mentioned above were used in the video production for the presenta- tion of a newly constructed five-storey building on 22, Chaldeia Street, Nea Smyrni, Athens. (Sales: 6937401401). The 3D shape of the building, as well as the interiors, were initially designed in every detail with the software SketchUp. (www.yoursketchup.com) Μερικά από τα ως άνω αναφερόμενα προγράμματα χρησιμοποιήθηκαν στη δημιουργία video για την παρουσίαση νεοαναγειρόμενης πενταόροφης οικοδομής επί της οδού Χαλδείας αρ. 22 στη Νέα Σμύρνη, στην Αθήνα. (Πωλήσεις: 6937401401). Αρχικά σχεδιάστηκε με κάθε λεπτομέρεια η 3D μορφή του κτιρίου καθώς και οι εσωτερικοί χώροι με το λογισμικό SketchUp. (www.yoursketchup.com) 121