Build it in 3D, and they will come
Build it in 3D, and they will come
Property developers now have the luxury of seeing the vision of their new buildings projected into the environment in which they will be built, thanks to a new 3D visualisation product.
Developers will be able to look at the building from any viewpoint, and this could speed up development approvals and reduce project costs.
A number of Sydney region local authorities have shown an interest in the product, created by Project Surveyors. Vic Cavasinni of Cavasinni Constructions, who used it to demonstrate a planned development to a local authority, said that his company realised that lay people in council and council staff find it hard to think in three dimensions.
"These people sometimes appear to understand what a development will look like, when in fact they are unsure. This product has been a tremendous help in getting the building concept across to them."
This software is expected to appeal to town planners, developers, construction companies, surveyors, accident investigators, urban heritage bodies, environmental and community groups and local government authorities.
Joe Frasca, the principal at Project Surveyors, said that because the end result is completely accurate and gives realistic visualisation from any angle, it is perfect for demonstrations to planning bodies.
"Viewers of the visualisation will be able to tell at a glance the likely impact of the project on the cityscape, on other individual buildings, street level activity, compliance with development controls, and so on.
"The professionalism of the 3D image will impress regulatory or forensic authorities used to looking at printed plans, or at models and artist's drawings that may have distorted perspective."
Some of its uses include: street scape analysis; development approval hearings; environmental impact assessment; accident or crime scene portrayal and professional exhibitions.
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