Entourage – not the hit show once on HBO – rather the people, plants, and cars in our Arch Viz world. This may not be as exciting as a discussion about a TV show but we’ll give it a whirl. Entourage is a series of items that fill the scene….

There is a method to the madness. It’s true. For each project that we work on here at F13 we employ a specific process. This is a process that as a whole stays the same from project to project, but obviously with some variation. I’ve been doing 3D renderings and…

Everyone loves a good story. The desire to be entertained is something people have in common the world over. With that in mind, I have heard many stories about how people came into their professions and many specific to the ArchViz industry. So, without further ado, here (in his own…

Life’s a lot easier when everyone invested in a project is fully informed about their role in the process. Here is a list of items you should be prepared to provide to the visualization firm of your choice. 1. TO ENSURE THE BID IS ACCURATE, PROVIDE PDF’s of floor plans…

A visualization team asks a lot of its clients to ensure it has all it needs to create an end result that surpasses a client’s expectations and makes them want to keep coming back for more. We will discuss those requirements in our December blog, but for now, let’s turn…

LARRY CURRENCE IS THE NEWEST ADDITION TO F13. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team. As the Director of Business Development, Larry will be based in Washington, DC. HERE’S WHAT HE HAD TO SHARE WITH US: What differentiates F13 from other companies? F13 is passionate about architectural visualization…

Rendering Animation Virtual Reality Virtual Reality (VR) – the next frontier for architectural visualization. With the releases of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, interaction with virtual environments has never been as immersive as before. Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR have made these tools more ubiquitous and accessible. Audiences…

Digital modeling and 3D visualization have been very effective in communicating ideas in the field of Architecture. For better conception of a project, these techniques are helpful through each stage, from conceptual design to architectural illustration, and from construction documents to actual construction. Virtual construction is completely changing the quality…