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November 4th, 2011  Posted at   Architecture and Interior Design, Home Improvement
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Now that the use of technology can be found in almost every sector of the building industry, it is a logical progression to use CAD and CGI design to create 3 dimensional (or 3D) modelling in architectural design.

3D visualisation is quite obviously not a new found technique in the building industry: it is one which has been used since the earliest construction of permanent dwellings and other structures to assist the client to have a visual image of the finished project with the use of a smaller scale. In earlier times, 3D modelling involved scaled models which were painstakingly created from materials such as plaster or wood, or even heavy card. In the contemporary sense, CAD or Computer Assisted Design and CGI or Computer Generated Images, take the hard work out of this vital promotional tool, creating in a relatively short time what historically used to take sometimes months with a high level of accuracy.

Computer generated 3D modelling takes flat, less than impressive images and converts them into realistic designs and as such the client is better able to imagine the completed project in a virtual reality. This can be especially effective in the field of architecture 3D. No longer are clients restricted to technical drawings or elevation plans which only the experienced eye can interpret: with cutting edge technology, virtually any architectural concept can be manipulated in such a way that the viewer is able to “walk” around and through the design, getting a feel for the building’s advantages whilst simultaneously allowing for the reduction or elimination of any potential problems that would traditionally be very difficult to predict and expensive to rectify.

Most CAD 3D modelling programs are relatively easy to use in comparison with the traditional skills of technical and architectural drawing. The computer programming comes with automatic scaling which allows for much better accuracy and flexibility in conjunction with a faster production of the finished product. As such, 3D modelling is an ideal tool for use by civil engineers, interior designers, landscape designers, architects, real estate developers and other professionals who are looking for a strong visual presentation of concepts to present to their clients.

Many professionals within the building and construction industry use 3D modelling services to produce plans and concept drawings and ultimately 3D visualisation of these concepts, derived from the ideas and dreams of clients and from their own original ideas. (more…)

November 4th, 2011  Posted at   Architecture and Interior Design
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When it comes to designing a beachfront property you need to be fully prepared for what you are getting involved with. Architectural design is a highly specialised industry and you need to work with the best professionals to have your home designed perfectly. Whether you plan on building a holiday home or a permanent abode for your family, the architectural blueprints set the foundation for moving forward. From the structure and support of your new home to the unique layout and design that can set your home apart from the rest, you have plenty of things to consider. Designing beachfront homes is not a simple task and you need to ensure that you work with the best.

The most important element of architectural design for beachfront properties is the structure of the home. Building beachfront properties requires the consideration of different weather elements and landscape features compared to inland country homes for example. The right materials need to be used when the home is built on or near the sand because of the nature of this ground cover. While building in the hard dirt might be simple in regard to structure, building on sand or other soft ground requires special tools and materials to get the job done right.

Architectural design of a beachfront property will cover everything from the structure to the actual home design, including the number of rooms, the layout and how to best maximise the views of the ocean. Understanding what you want or have in mind will make it easier for you to find the right architect to help you design your beachfront home. When researching design professionals, look at their style and design capabilities so that you can compare what they offer to what you have in mind for your beachfront property.

Designing a beach house is no easy task. With no shortage of beachfront real estate available in New Zealand you owe it to yourself to find architectural design professionals who will be able to help you in your quest for the seaside home of your dreams. From open floor plans with stunning views to structurally sound homes that are secure and safe, there are many considerations and elements to sort through in building and designing beachfront properties. Make sure that you take the time to research your options and find the professionals who can give you the best home design possible. (more…)

November 3rd, 2011  Posted at   Architecture and Interior Design
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As the saying goes, “everything old is soon new again” and it appears that the axiom is as true for modern window design as much as anything else. As economic trends continue to emphasize trends in home renovation and as buyers become more deeply involved in home design details developers and builders are finding that consumers are making more and more classically aesthetic design choices. Debate rages as to the root cause of this growing interest with ‘homes of days gone buy’ with one camp pointing to the factor of comfortable nostalgia in unsure times while another view claims choices, now being more plentiful than ever are revealing long-held notions of quality of design and the most pleasant aesthetics.

Whatever the cause windows are becoming as highly stylized as they are technologically advanced. Windows as they are built today far surpass the standards of minimal environmental insulation provided by their predecessors. When to Romans first created glass windows in 100 AD they meant to keep the hoary chill of the Aegean in winter out of their stately Alexandrian homes, indisputably these crude, barely translucent experiments – while state of the art – could not even begin to compare with the insulating properties of today’s most advanced sound-proofed, multi-paned, triple glazed top of the line windows available today.

Advancement, however comes with a price. The overall thickness of today’s modern ‘stormproof window’ – while steadily decreasing – is still many times that of windows in vogue only thirty short years ago. A common problem with renovation of older homes springs from this difference of thickness. Homeowners looking to install the most ecologically-minded windows find it necessary to completely reframe and upgrade the quality of the window casings in older homes. Until recently renovators had limited choices when it came to the merger of classical design features such as window boards, set mullions, and other architecturally integrated features such as decorative sills and shutters.

With the materials best suited to economy, ecology and mass production being metallic and plastic in nature many renovators spent an excess of time and money crafting their own solutions to the challenge of hiding or disguising modern window fixings to suit a classical design aesthetic. (more…)

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