Architectural models have started to become more and more wanted by real estate developers and not only, because they can highlight certain buildings and structures in a much better way, so they can be understood more easily by customers and investors.
Models are made of various light materials, and can be moved to different locations for presentations and exhibitions, being an excellent way to attract potential customers.
Nowadays, in addition to the traditional method, you can use 3D printing, which is a way that is increasingly used by specialists in the field. With the help of this revolutionary technology, you can enjoy a high quality of the final product, but also a production speed which cannot be achieved by conventional means.
What are the advantages of a 3D printed architectural model?
Architectural models are some of the most important tools of a real estate developer. With the help of the revolutionary 3D printing technology, these elements can assist in attracting investors, potential customers, but also in solving certain architectural problems in time.
3D printed models have numerous advantages, among the most important we can enumerate:
- Shorter execution time
Conventionally, architectural models are built by hand, using different materials such as plexiglass, wood or cardboard. Depending on the complexity and size, this process can take a long time and it can be a rather difficult action. 3D printing can significantly speed up this process, being a much more convenient option in terms of time.
- A smaller number of people is required
Operating a 3D printer does not need a whole team of engineers and designers. In this sense, your expenses with employees will significantly decrease, both for operating the device and for creating designs in CAD, which can be done by a single person.
- Lower production cost
3D printing uses affordable materials such as plastic to create architectural models. It has a much lower purchase price than in the case of other elements such as wood or plexiglass and can thus offer not only a much faster creation process, but also a cheaper one.
Why are 3D printed architectural models used?
Architectural models are traditionally used to communicate and develop a close relationship with your investors and customers. A building of any kind is a very complex element and few people can fully understand it, especially if it is presented only in the form of a drawing.
However, a 3D printed architectural model will help to better visualize the basic characteristics of the project, its dimensions, but also how the surrounding space will be arranged. A 3D representation will be much easier to understand and will guarantee your success.
What types of architectural models can be created by 3D printing?
Due to the ease and speed of execution, more and more developers and architects have started to use 3D printers to create these types of promotional elements. They can be used in any project you need to manage and it is an excellent way to present your vision, but also to attract the investors’ interest. Among the most frequently encountered projects are the following:
· Individual houses and blocks of flats;
· Residential complexes;
· Industrial buildings;
· Bridges and traffic passages;
· Factories and silos;
· Wind farms.
This technology involves several processes to create different models from a wide range of materials. In other words, with the help of ultra-modern machines (3D printers), numerous three-dimensional models can be obtained. During printing, several layers of material are overlapped in order to give a final shape to the printed object.
3D printing improves production and facilitates several meticulous operations when architectural models are created. Compared to other production processes, 3D printing allows adding extremely small, millimeter-scale layers, which is a huge plus in making models of different sizes.
3D printing with 3D printers is simpler than we thought. These ultra-modern machines operate with all kinds of architectural concepts, form and content, so the whole process is much simplified.
We also successfully use 3D printers to make architectural models. They help us obtain exceptional, professional models, very well finished, of a high quality, various lasting materials which are delivered in a short time.
