Site plan rendering differs form other civil drawings required for an architectural project because it doesn’t necessarily show the detailed contour and elevation of the terrain, but is needed to illustrate the final appearance of the property, which includes proposed structures and landscaping. An aerial view of the site is rendered with realistic or artistic effects to show how the natural environment surrounds the structure, according to the architect or civil engineer intentions. Here are four spectacular site plan rendering effects that can be generated with today’s computer design software.
- Watercolor renderings are used to present a soft wash of color to landscaping elements resulting in a presentation that has minimal detail and is more reminiscent of a painting. The artistic use of light and shadow make these renderings highly imaginative but very effective.
- Pen and Ink with watercolor renderings will add more detail and surface texture to the rendering, and offers a delightful way of showing the personality of the environment. Pen and ink renderings with watercolor effect will give that traditional ‘pre-computer’ appearance to your presentation.
- Realistic site plan renderings will closely imitate the surface and texture features of urban buildings, general types of trees and shrubs, and other landscaping elements with vibrant colors. A realistic site plan rendering is a perfect option for large scale and public projects.
- Photo-realistic renderings offer the closest match to the natural landscape as possible, with actually vegetation differentiation and true rendering of hard structures. These renderings are performed on solids models which are prepared with data pertaining to the actual construction elements.
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