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What is a sketch?
A sketch is the preliminary design stage that includes an initial or advanced conceptual Illustration and does not include exact details. A sketch is highly significant as it is intended to illustrate design principles on which the entire plan will be based in more advanced stages.
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What is an architectural drawing?
An architectural drawing is a diagram that illustrates a structure and its components, functional divisions and technical information through lines/levels/measurements and texts.
As a rule of thumb, an architectural drawing will include measurement plans, site plans, floor plans and functions, roof plans, facades/elevations and cross sections. They will also include complex or unique details drawn to different scales.
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What is the difference between 2D and 3D?
A three dimensional view consists of a number of two dimensional views and is thus called three dimensional.
A two dimensional view is a projection seen perpendicular to the object or the drawing and lacks depth or volume, this perspective lies along two axes: x and y.
A three dimensional view is a projection visible from an angle of the object and shows depth or volume, this perspective lies along three axes: x, y and z.
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What are finishing materials?
Finishing materials are finite decorative and design materials implemented on top of construction materials used to build a project. Finishing materials are unique from project to project even if only in shade, texture, strength or shape.
In certain cases the materials used to build the project will also be the finishing materials such as: concrete, wood, glass and iron.
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What is architectural 3D visualization?
Architectural 3D visualization is a three dimensional model obtained after two dimensional drawings have been integrated, thus visualization is three dimensional.
Without two dimensional or partial drawings, three dimensional models cannot be created for 3D visualization.
Following the modeling phase of the project, designed materials can be integrated and include features of color and texture, and climatic conditions required to reflect virtual reality as realistically as possible.
The more detail the 3D visualization includes, the more realistic the project will look. Currently, this technologoy allows such a high finish level that it is almost impossible to distinguish between reality and virtual reality.
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What is rendering? Why is it important?
Rendering is the process of generating a 3D image by computer. This is the final polishing step which enhances material features in accordance with points of view and includes climatic conditions (scene). The deeper and more complex the rendering, the longer the time needed for the process. In extreme cases, rendering can take a few days.
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Why do we need models and 3D visualization?
The need for models stems from the fact that designers must manage the development of their projects from early or complex stages and make important decisions based on plans or designs.
Three dimensional visualization is essential in marketing to clients or initiators who do not know how to read architectural drawings. Presentation of the images can promote project sales, be the deciding factor and shorten sale processes. It is therefore recommended to use quality visualization.
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What software is required to create architectural 3D visualization?
There are dozens of architectural drawing programs out on the market that are considered amateur and non-professional.
In order to create a sufficient model, only professional software must be used. As a basis for the initial stages, we use CAD files ending only in the common DWG suffix.
All examples of materials and accessories can be used only in view image files (no links/videos).
