Design Matters | Who Needs 3-D Design?

Why 3-D Design Is Just Plain Better!

Sketching and drawing, as well as verbal articulation, are fundamental skills required by a designer to bring a design to life, and more importantly, to communicate the design to the client.

Technology has provided us with additional tools to enhance this process. One way we have improved communication with our clients is by using a 3-D modeling program called ArchiCAD. While working with a fully parametric modeling program has many benefits to our building team, it has equally many advantages over 2-D drawings to our clients. Here are 4 benefits that our clients enjoy:

1. Provides Immediate “Ah-ha Moments”

• Understanding 2 dimensional plans may be difficult. Combining with a perspective has an immediate impact of understanding.

2. Allows You To Be A Part Of The Process

• Design naturally evolves and changes. At our presentation meetings, we show you the “live” model and can make adjustments and immediately see the results.

• A 3-D model of the interior or exterior of a project, including putting in elements such as texture, lighting, shadows, and furniture. This allows design decisions to be made more quickly and easier, speeding up the design process.

3. Builds Conviction, Fostering Less Change

• Seeing is believing, and 3-D design helps you to understand and approve the design.

• Reducing the amount of changes during construction can help save time and money. But it can be hard to do until you really understand what the space will look and feel like, which is where 3-D design comes in.

• 3-D modeling allows for our clients to visualize what the final project will look like before construction even begins.

4. It’s Fun To Share

• When explaining your project to your friends and family, isn't it more fun to show someone? We provide a downloadable app that allows you to carry your design with you on your phone or tablet! Click here to watch a short video!

Conclusion

Our system allows us, as well as our client, to gain better a perspective on what the finished project will look like. Our design development process gains momentum with each meeting!

While 3-D design can be helpful to you, please know that great designs do not come from computer programs. They come from design professionals who have spent countless hours designing, reviewing plans, improving details, and listening to everything you want in your home. Click here to view our full design services to learn more!

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