Residential Design and Visualization: Concept Development

2h 43mIntermediate2018-08-27

Authors

George Maestri

Animation Director and Producer

Course details

All great homes start with a great concept. Residential designs take inspiration from the client, existing architecture, and the designer's imagination. This course shows how to take those ideas and incorporate them into presentation materials for a single family home. Instructor George Maestri progresses through a series of simple, easy-to-follow steps, using low-cost 2D and 3D software such as SketchUp. He introduces techniques for performing research; sketching your ideas; creating massing studies; blocking out a floor plan with walls, windows, and doors; and adding exterior and interior details. Finally, learn to create simple images, videos, and even a virtual reality walkthrough of your concepts that will help clients understand the results.

Learning objectives
Finding inspiration
Sketching and drawing
Working in 3D
Conceptualizing the structure, from foundation to roof
Adding color, texture, and detail
Creating 2D floor plans and elevations
Creating video walkthroughs
Creating virtual reality visualizations using game engines

Skills covered

SketchUpGoogle3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Create a conceptual rendering for a single-family home
02 - Using the sample files

1. Initial Processes

03 - Client requirements
04 - Inspiration and reference images
05 - Sketch and draw
06 - Work in 3D
07 - Blocking and massing in 3D
08 - Consider rooflines

2. Conceptualize the Structure

09 - Modular workflow
10 - Foundation
11 - Development of the floor plan
12 - Block out a floor plan
13 - Exterior walls
14 - Interior walls
15 - Add a roof
16 - Door and window openings
17 - Arrange windows
18 - Exterior details
19 - Interior details
20 - Add basic color and texture

3. Visualize in 2D

21 - Create floor plans
22 - Create elevations
23 - Develop concept art
24 - Walkthroughs in software
25 - Video walkthroughs

4. Visualize in Game Engines

26 - Import assets into Unity
27 - Work with lights and materials
28 - View using game navigation
29 - Set up virtual reality (VR)
30 - Teleport in VR

Conclusion

31 - Next steps