What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
I think that exterior and interview views are best portrayed in 3D views, so that the residents can easily visualize what their home would look like. Regarding 2D views, Stakeholders such as construction workers and urban planners would require 2D views instead because the 2D views provide more detail and allow for more in depth annotations.
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
Design ideas do not always need to be conveyed through photorealistic renders, especially if the design is not fully thought out or properly 3D modeled. I think photorealistic renders might make uncompleted designs look even worse than 2D ones. The level of detail in the rendered and its presentation affects the perception of stakeholders reviewing a design because it may lead stakeholders astray about what is most relevant to them since photorealistic renders seem to be mainly for aesthetic purposes.
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedule views can be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating because they are super convenient for counting the totals of each type of element used. So, using a schedule can help with know how many elements such as doors or windows need to be procured and the minimum amount of elements that need to be bought.