ArchitecTools

ArchitecTools: Tools and Technologies for CGI

The evolution of technology has made 3D modeling and rendering tools more accessible, therefore enhancing workflows and improving visualization quality. Our portal carefully explores the best solutions for creating realistic renderings, managing materials and lighting, and using post-production techniques to achieve professional results.
Furthermore, stay updated on the latest innovations in the industry, from new architectural visualization techniques to the most advanced tools for digital design. Discover articles, guides, and in-depth insights to improve your workflow and stay competitive in the world of 3D architecture.

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Mari 4.5 with Mari Materials System is released

Foundry has recently released Mari 4.5 with a transformative Materials System that allows artists to create high-volume assets faster and more cost-effectively.
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Realflow 10.1

Next Limit has released in May RealFlow 10.1 with workflow enhancements, brand new materials for our Dyverso Multi-physics solver, improved stability and various bug fixes.

Furryball RT for Maya and Cinema 4d

End of last year AAA studio released updated FurryBall RT, fast unbiased and biased GPU renderer with realtime viewport preview.

Unreal Engine 4.13

Unreal Engine 4.13 has arrived! In this version you'll find numerous improvements across the board.

V-Ray 3.6 for 3ds Max

Chaos Group has recently presented a new release V-Ray for 3DS Max 2018.

Unreal Studio open beta

Unreal Studio - a complex real-time visualization solution created specifically to meet the needs of architects and product designers - is in free open beta until November 2018.
Geo Week Advisory Board

Advisory Board Geo Week Announced

Organizers of Geo Week, the single powerhouse event that brings together AEC Next Technology Expo & Conference, International Lidar Mapping Forum, and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders within the geospatial and built world industries who will be participating on the 2022 event’s Advisory Board.

CL3VER for Revit

CL3VER launches today its new Autodesk Revit Export App on the Autodesk Exchange Apps store.
Sketchbook

Autodesk Sketchbook goes free

Autodesk digital drawing software, Sketchbook, became free for Windows, Mac and Tablet from May 1st. This free individual version of Sketchbook will function cross-platform with Autodesk ID after a week's trial period, while Sketchbook Pro version will be, as previously, available for enterprises with multiple user licenses.

PlantFactory

PlantFactory is an innovative 3D vegetation modeling, animation, and rendering software developed for the CG, SFX, architecture and gaming communities.

Substance Painter 2017.2

Mid-summer release of Allegorithmic software Substance Painter 2017.2, what's new?

Lumion 9 is out

ACT-3D has released Lumion 9, real-time rendering software for arch-viz. The developers promise "photorealistic environments faster than ever before" with the photorealistic sky, rain, grass and improved UX features.