Floor board generator updated to Blender 2.8
For artists working with Blender to create architectural visualization using Add-ons for modeling is essential for both speed and efficiency. You will be able to quickly create architectural elements...
View ArticleBlender 2.8 modeling: Three-point arches for architecture
In architectural modeling, it is common to have a few shapes using arches like windows and doors. If you have to create such models in Blender, you will have to use the Spin tool to create such the...
View ArticleUsing Blender to create IFC (BIM) files
We often talk about Blender as an essential tool for project marketing or to develop ideas that will later become an original architectural design. Those designs will require a plan, technical...
View ArticleModeling for architecture: Script Blender Assisted Design
Work with precision modeling in Blender 3d for architecture, may require a few precautions and the extensive use of snap tools and the 3d cursor. But, from time to time a few users develop python...
View ArticleAligning 3d objects with Python for architectural modeling
The use of scripts to create routines and do repetitive tasks in 3d modeling is a common practice among more experienced artists, and for architectural modeling it's no different. In Blender 3D we use...
View ArticleBlender 2.50: Script adds stereo camera for architectural visualization
In a time with lots of videos and animations using stereo techniques to produce 3d content, it wouldn’t be bad to think that someday we will have to produce 3d videos for architectural visualization....
View ArticleModeling for architecture with Python scripts: Collecting ideas
In just a few days I will start a new research project involving the development of a few tools and scripts for Blender, aimed in architectural modeling. I know that some of those tools may already...
View ArticleBook Review: Blender 2.49 Scripting
One of the things that I keep saying to all my students is that if they want to work with big and complex projects in Blender, they must learn how to work with Python to create custom tools and scripts...
View ArticleBlender 2.53: How to use the Bevel Weight tool
Since the release of Blender 2.53 in Beta stage I began to test in my architectural visualization workflow. This is a much better release to start testing your modeling workflow, since a beta release...
View ArticleSmooth tools expands Blender smoothing
As an architectural visualization artist, we have to work on the design of objects that have a more organic look like furniture. This is a very different type of workflow, that requires skills on tools...
View ArticleNew script adds CAD like features to Blender 2.54
For architectural visualization artists working with Blender, one of the most requested features for 3d modeling is the ability to work with CAD like tools. There are even a few projects trying to get...
View ArticleFree ebook with code snippets for Python and Blender 2.5
In a previous post I did mention an old project that I will try to accomplish in the next weeks, which is the creation of better tools to create architectural models in Blender. This will involve a lot...
View ArticleBlendME: Blender Modeling Environment for Architecture
For architectural visualization artists using Blender and trying to design green architecture wasn't that easy until today. The use of third party tools like SketchUp and scripts to use softwares like...
View ArticleFull control of the 3D Cursor for precision modeling
Back from the holidays after a break from the blog, we are back with a lot of news for architectural visualization artists using Blender. To get start I will recommend a new Add-on for Blender 2.56a...
View ArticleBlender 2.5: Script Loop Tools updated
If you work a lot with 3d modeling and architectural modeling using Blender, probably you have a set of scripts to help you with some of the modeling common tasks. With the recent update in Blender...
View ArticleBridge and Loft for polygon modeling in Blender 2.5
Earlier this week I mentioned the update available for an add-on for Blender called Loop Tools, which was developed by Bart Crouch. This is an incredible and useful script for anyone working with...
View ArticleMotion trail: Changing the timing of animation at the 3D View
If your project deals with the production of animation for architecture, at some point you will have to make adjustments to the timing and overall placement of keyframes. The common place to do that is...
View ArticleNew add-on in development: Inset tool for Blender
The main modeling technique used by Blender is polygon modeling, and some tools are quite important to quickly achieve complex topology. For instance, one option that I miss sometimes in Blender is the...
View ArticleMeasureIt-ARCH: Dimension lines for architecture in Blender
In the architectural design stage, you will probably want to create some concept models with a few ideas for a project. During that stage, you might have some images to share with coworkers or the...
View ArticleCreating BIM files with Blender (IFC Export updates)
When you think about a tool that can help architects and engineers to work with BIM data, you will hardly think about Blender. For architecture and design, you will connect Blender to the visualization...
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