Tag: architectural visualization

On September 15, Lumion officially announced that it would discontinue the development of Lumion View as a separate program and evolve it into Axogram. Axogram retains all the features introduced with Lumion View, alongside new tools focused on architectural diagramming.

Marmoset has recently released Marmoset Toolbag 5.03, a free update that expands the software's texturing, rendering, and baking workflows. The release introduces new tools such as Text Layers and Scatter Layers, alongside IES light profiles, physical light units, improved curvature baking, and several performance and workflow improvements.

Autodesk has released 3ds Max 2027.2, introducing one of the most significant updates to its point-based workflows in recent years. While the release includes only a handful of new features, it brings native support for 3D Gaussian Splats, new point editing tools and render-time instancing, opening new possibilities for architectural visualization and digital content creation.

Maxon is expanding Redshift for Archviz with a new integration for Autodesk Revit and a beta version for Graphisoft Archicad. The goal is simple: bring real-time, photorealistic visualization directly into BIM workflows, reducing the need for exports, file management, and external rendering tools.

Verge3D is a web-based toolkit developed by Soft8Soft for Blender, Maya, and 3ds Max. Since its release in 2017, the platform has been used across a wide range of industries thanks to its ability to create interactive 3D experiences, animations, simulations, product configurators, and web presentations directly inside a browser.

Chaos recently released Veras 4.5, the latest update for its AI-powered visualization platform. Designed to transform sketches, images, and 3D models into architectural visualizations, the update introduces new editing tools, smarter AI-assisted workflows, and several time-saving features.

Lumion Pro opens the 2026 season with its first major update. Designed to help architects and designers move projects from near completion to final presentation faster, Lumion Pro 2026 focuses heavily on workflow optimization, time-saving tools, and improved scene management. This update introduces new vegetation systems, expanded asset libraries, AI-assisted tools, and better BIM interoperability, all aimed at streamlining the visualization process.

Chaos has recently launched V-Ray 7 Update 3. The latest update for the rendering software available for Rhino, SketchUp, and Autodesk 3ds Max aims to address many of the community’s most requested features. The update introduces a wide range of enhancements focused on real-time rendering, AI-powered tools, interoperability, and collaborative workflows.

In 2026, Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer an experimental technology confined to gaming or tech demonstrations. With the rise of standalone headsets, mixed reality devices, and spatial computing workflows, VR is becoming an increasingly relevant tool across architecture, simulation, training, and real-estate industries.

Real-time rendering in architectural visualization is transforming the way architects and designers develop, present, and refine their projects. The workflow is evolving rapidly thanks to technologies like AI, live-link systems, and BIM. Once considered a secondary tool, real-time rendering is now a core part of the design process.

Epic Games has recently released version 2026.1 of its real-time visualization software Twinmotion. This update introduces several highly requested features, including Auto Soft Edges, alongside improvements to existing tools and overall workflow efficiency.

V-Ray 7 introduced a range of new features, including 3D environment creation with Gaussian Splats, immersive virtual-tour experiences, enhanced point-cloud rendering, and more. As BIM continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the question remains: can this version of the software truly stand out and integrate seamlessly into a BIM workflow?