Who is this for?
- Architects
- Contractors
- Developers
- Interior Designers
Traditionally it’s been very difficult for architects and the like to communicate their designs to their clients and all other stakeholders involved in the process.
Recent advancements in software are making it easier for the architects to communicate their ideas. Autodesk is a software company that has taken steps to introduce Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) walkthroughs of architectural models. Although digital renders and walkthroughs help; they do not compare to a physical scale model that people can interact with in the real world.
Benefits of 3D printed Building Model?
Communicate better with your client
A picture says a thousand words, well a 3D model can save you hundreds of pictures! A three-dimensional model can quickly put your concept across; enabling you to have a much more immersive interaction with your client.
Time
Legacy architectural models were produced in a painstakingly slow process involving cardboard, glue and a lot of manual expertise. Models usually take several months or more to create! At Ultra Red Technologies we’ve made 3D printed architectural models in days.
Not only does a 3D model save you time in engaging with clients, but also with other stakeholders such as contractors and developers. The model becomes the medium of communication and 3D printing is the fastest way to make this model.
Accuracy
Traditional model making is a manual process, thus making it very difficult to obtain accuracy and minute details. With 3D printing; the dimensions and scale are driven by the software model automatically. The resolution of modern 3D printers can be down below 0.1mm ensuring that even the smallest model details can be captured.
Modular
3D printed models can be designed to be easily dismantled to reveal inner features of buildings or floorplans including furniture layouts.
Complex Shapes
The onset of 3D printing allows the architect to be more expressive in design and show it in physical form. Complex curves, structures and even textures can be incorporated in the design; allowing the architect to show details not previously possible.
Cost
3D printing architectural models is cheaper and faster than traditional model making.
Time is money. The faster you can have a finished model; the sooner you can show it to potential customers.
Strength
The printed models are made in a strong plastic; they don’t need to be kept in a glass enclosure. You can actually engage with the models. They are even robust enough to take to the construction site.
Waterproof
No need to worry about rain, spilled drinks or dirt from the construction site since you can actually wash the models with soap and water and restore them to a shiny new state.