How to Render a Physical Architecture Model in Lumion 

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Thank you so much!

Yes I agree 1000%! It's not that I don't see the point in having physical models altogether, like I said for conceptual it's really good and even as a representation for the final design, of course it's very good as well. I just hate the process of making it, especially as a student 😂 because we'll never use that skill again! The way I see it is, Final physical models are like a luxury, not a necessity, if that makes sense. It's superrr nice to have, but when we have to spend so many hours making it on top of our final project, it just feel like we're wasting time😭 I'm so glad my 5th year, the only model I had to do was just a site diagram that was not detailed at all. It really allowed my class to have more time on polishing our final presentation drawings. Also I'm not sure if you already made this video but you should make a video on the best and worst things about architecture schools!

@@ArchitectureInspirations not worth the time invested now that you have walk throughs. what's the point? it's just a cute doll house. although it can allow interesting design journey and may enlighten in some way but not in most cases.

I didn't do a tutorial for a real physical model but a digital version of a physical model😂 I explained it in the video. Lots of benefits for a digital maquette if you consider adding it to your portfolio. Comparing to a real physical model, the digital maquette is cheaper, faster, lasts forever, allows online collaboration, plus the skills you learn while making one is still useful unlike making a real physical model ^^

What model or what version? I created this 3D model. As for the version, it's 2023.3!

Yes 100% agreed. Physical models for Conceptual design can be really really fun. I think what Eric from 30x40 Design Workshop said in his videos are perfect: it's part of his design process, and it's like 3D sketching. He's on his computer all the time so it's his way to walk away from it and do something hands-on. Like you said, I just don't get spending tens of hours on building a physical model of a finished design. I do know it looks good at the final presentation day for students to have it in front of them but it's just a skill most of us will never ever use again in our architecture career.

For me some sketches for my design works the best but everyone has his own way

Sameee. I love sketching too!

Physical models, not models in general lol. Why make physical models when we can make 3D models? Trust me it's one of the most useless skills I've learned in architecture school lol

Also I hope you don't think the same about hand drafting floor plans 🤣 literally no one use it nowadays. Physical architecture models are still good for conceptual design but it's a waste of time for final presentations. Who graduated and go make physical models for their firm? I can bet you 99% don't.

Physical models and hand drawing have an educational purpose; they are effectively time consuming so you have to think twice (or more!) before you draw a line or cut a board. Today we have a generation of computacional gesticulating and meaningless young architects totally subjugated by their tool game instead of space, light and material.

@bim-age I already said for conceptual is fine. But for final presentation the design is already finished, what's the point? The point about thinking before you cut a piece is also wrong anyway. When using physical models as a design tool, it's supposed to be fast and not meant to be perfect, you have to play with the form using different pieces.

"it s supposed to be fast - you have to play - if you take the time to think you miss the point", so you just proved my point by your own word; you're being a tooler and not a designer@@ArchitectureInspirations

Easier than making a physical model 😂