Feels Like I’m There: The Impact of 3D Animation in Architecture

Within today’s day and age, technology is in a constant state of flux, ever-evolving, and developing to meet the immense demand of the consumer. What we could only dream of yesterday has become an actual reality for today. From virtual reality technology to facial recognition software, technology is as advanced today as it ever has been. This is the most evident when we see the field of architecture regularly utilizing 3D animation. 

No, we’re not talking about the movies with talking toys or the video games with fighting robotic cars when we talk about 3D animation. We’re focusing on the computer animation that brings to life the awe-inspiring confines of interior architecture. Within the past few years, many architecture firms have used the technology of 3D animation to showcase and illuminate the insides of their buildings and structures. Sometimes a building won’t even go into construction without a 3D image to use as a visualization tool. This brings us to….

I Can See It, I Can Really See It: Visualization Of A Project 

Have you ever worked on a painting or drawing with a visual cue to base it on? It helps immensely, doesn’t it? This is no different when it comes to the art of architecture and design. Most architecture firms utilize computer-generated 3D images to use as a reference point when it comes to design and construction. This minimizes any room for error or screw-ups, thus resulting in a more efficient process. 

A 3D animated image also allows the builders and architects to better understand what is plausible and what is not for a certain project. This provides a better understanding of what a project needs and what it doesn’t when it comes to design, thus reducing wasted time and wasted manpower. 

Seeing It All: Understanding The Scope Of An Architecture Project with 3D Animation

As advanced as 3D animation is, these computer-generated images often come with exact measurements for each project’s parameters and each design. This gives the builders and designers a better understanding of the scope of the project they are working on. From depth to height, these computer-generated images provide an abundance of crucial information that will result in higher proficiency and minimize any errors or setbacks.

These computer-generated images can also help if any changes are made to the project. For example, if an extra pillar is added to a hotel lobby, the lobby’s 3D image will let you know where the pillar needs to go in the lobby. This image can also provide a better understanding of what materials you need and how much of each. 

The Customer Is Always Right: Meeting Client Expectations 

Whether you work at a small coffee shop or a multimillion-dollar media conglomerate, we’ve all heard of the saying, “the customer is always right.” Usually, this isn’t the case, but you can never tell the customer that. This is especially evident in the world of architecture. Nobody wants to invest in an office space that falls below expectations. Would you? Of course not. This is why it is imperative to have a visual image of the design so both you and your client can be on the same page when it comes to design and construction. 

Computer-generated 3D images allow the client to truly see what their money is paying for. Not only will it provide a distinct image of your work, but it also gives them the opportunity to raise any concerns or worries before it’s too late.