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5.What is the advantage of a 3d CAD model over a 2D cad plan?

Two dimensional space plans are great to show exactly what will fit where and how the space could work, but many people find it difficult to read plans as they are a view that you never actually get to see (the whole office viewed from above). A 3d CAD model lets you view the area from any angle, for example, at eye level. This gives a much more realistic idea of what the final design will look like, and is easily understood by anyone. It also has the advantage of showing the heights of furniture as well as the sizes, so you can see the affect that the plan would have on the amount of light and space in the office. Often 2d plans appear more crowded than they actually are (as everything appears to be at the same height), but a 3d plan shows exactly what the office will look like to the final users and so is an excellent sales tool (especially to sell a scheme to a team that are not keen to move).

A 3d rendered image is a 3d CAD model with all the actual colours and materials shown, and so has the appearance of a photograph. This can be particularly useful for Interior Design purposes where you can try out different colours and materials in your "virtual" office. These can be shown as a presentation series of options. In addition through taking a series of views at eye level we can create a walkthrough type presentation that can really bring your proposed scheme to life. Back to faq>