Architectural Renderings are drawings or paintings which have the expressed intent of representing a building or its components accurately and realistically. Occasionally emphasis is placed on lighting, reflections, shade, shadows, landscaping, people, furniture, vehicles and other pertinent objects. Renderings may be produced manually or with computer assistance. Such representations may be two dimensional (2D) or three dimensional (3D).
Examples of 2D representations are orthographic, or orthogonal plans, elevations and sections. Rendered 2D drawings may include color, furniture, scale figures and landscaping. Some 2D renderings of residential projects are given added realism by extending front yard perspective effects of walks, driveways, fences and landscaping.
3D renderings utilize full perspective to increase realism and define form. Computer-assisted 3D renderings may be produced with the advantage of digital modeling. Digital modeling allows multiple views of a project to be printed or animated. Thus, a “fly around” or “walk through” experience is afforded.