What is Architectural Rendering?

Architectural rendering, or architectural illustration, is the art of creating two-dimensional or 3D images showing the attributes of a proposed architectural design. Architects use hand-drawn sketches, pen and ink drawings, and watercolor renderings to represent their design with the vision of an artist. Commercial demand for hand-drawn rendering has declined as computer generated 3D renderings replace hand drawn images. Computer generated architectural renderings Also known as photo-real renderings, complex 3d modelling and rendering software are used to create life-like images. These are normally done for presentation, marketing and design analysis purposes. Architectural 3D models are to the right proportion, scale and use real life textures, materials, colour and finishes. Photoreal renderings come in various types specific to their particular use:

• Still architectural renderings
• Walk through and fly by animations (movie)
• Virtual Tours
• Panoramic Renderings
• Light and Shadow (siagraphy) study renderings
• Renovation Renderings (photomontage)

3D photoreal architectural renderings play major role in real estate sales. It also allows design related decisions well before the building is actually built. Thus it helps experimenting with building design and its visual aspects. For examples of architectural rendering, please click on the links on the lest side of this page.