Module 4 - Points to Ponder

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Module 4 - Points to Ponder
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Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the questions below.)

What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?

For more technical uses(e.g. construction, inspections, etc.) it is better to have 2D plans and portrayals of the building in question. This is because it allows for more explicit expressions of dimensions and detail that one would need when planning the layout of a home or the structure within buildings. 3D portrayals are best for consumers and those who are commissioning the building to be designed because it gives them a general approximation of what the finished building looks like, while 2D modeling leaves much up to the imagination. 3D renders and models also help in the marketing/sale of homes because they can entice interest in those who see them.

Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?

Common spaces in buildings need to be filtered for different audiences because how those spaces are advertised and perceived is what can make or break the space. Examples of this can be seen in the difference between the average domestic gaze versus a more professional gaze. If you were advertising a common space for a hotel to be appealing to a more family-oriented audience you would include more vibrant colors, homey textures, and excess decor items that make it feel more family-friendly and inviting. Advertising this same space for a more professional audience would require a focus on the functionality of the space. How efficiently the space is being utilized and more neutral or toned colors that would not be too distracting.

Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?

Designs and ideas should not always be conveyed through photorealistic renders, because in the initial planning process of a design, small details and furnishings that make the photorealistic renderings so enticing and intriguing are not yet finalized. This could also give the client/consumer to be given a false impression of what their commissioned work will look like at the end of the process causing satisfaction after the building is complete to be less than if they were not shown a photorealistic render at the beginning of the process. Renders that are more realistic and polished should be saved for the end of the design and modeling process after all details have been finalized.