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SEEING GREEN: 3D RENDERING BRINGS ECO–FRIENDLY VISION TO LIFE

With the climate crisis taking various shapes in various corners of the world, there are increased economic and ethical incentives for building projects that put the planet first. The accuracy and 3D capability of renders are proving to be great ways to bring such projects about. Moreover, making a photorealistic render an early priority in your project will no doubt save you time, money, and headaches. It can also go a long way towards saving the planet from unnecessary strain. We’ll look at five ways that 3D rendering is contributing to stronger environmental stewardship in the building and construction industry.

1. Designing Energy – Efficient System

The biggest green shift in the architecture and construction industry is that both commercial and residential properties are being designed to be more energy efficient. Homeowners, and huge companies are including assess green energy in almost all their new building projects such as wind turbines and solar arrays. 3D renders offer a perfect way to plan and assess green energy infrastructure, both functionally and aesthetically.

2. Selecting Sustainable Materials

The use of more sustainable materials building materials in construction projects in another powerful and increasingly popular way to reduce environmental harm. This can mean anything from eliminating transport emissions by sourcing renewable materials from nearby locations to using recycled materials to choosing material that is more energy efficient. 

There is no reason why you can’t save the planet with a bit of style. 3D renders can help you pull this off in a breathtaking fashion. Once you’ve decided upon materials that will lessen the environmental impact of your project, a render can iron out what will look best and where.

3. The Living Roof

Living roofs ( living walls) are eye-catching environmentally-friendly favorites that eat carbon while giving shelter. Living roofs (and living walls) are eye-catching environmentally-friendly favorites that eat carbon while giving shelter. Moreover, aside from being beautiful, 3D renders of living roofs and walls are instrumental in the stage of landscape design.

4. Green Fixtures

Environmentally speaking, what’s inside certainly does count. The fixtures you select for your home, can lead to thousands of dollars in savings over the years. In fact, where reduced energy consumption bills are concerned, this almost always translates to reduced strain upon planet Earth.

Using eco-friendly furniture and accessories is a way of showing responsibility to future generations. According to a 2020 survey by the National Association of Realtors, 59% of homebuyers want green homes.

5. Trouble Shooting, Communicating with Contractors

3D rendering is the best solution for transitioning between phases in a project. In contrast, 2D blueprints, diagrams, and static floor plans don’t provide the same level of accuracy as a 3D render.

In order to get an accurate quote from your contractor and know how long it’s going to take to build, you can show your contractor the Render of what you want your finished build to look like. This will ensure an immediately shared vision and give contractors the best ability to provide a realistic timeline for their deliverables

If you’re bursting with 3D rendering ideas bring eco- friendly and need help visualizing your dream space, please contact us at Metascans.com today. It’s quick and easy to use. And it also lets you experiment with different design elements without committing a ton of time and energy.