Hey, architects: Let’s play a game.
This is what Autodesk seemed to be saying when it announced its new Autodesk LIVE service, which will let Revit users create their own fully navigable, game-like environments—directly from building information modeling (BIM) models.
LIVE allows users to turn BIM models into photorealistic environments that they can navigate freely. (Image courtesy of Autodesk.)
Combining BIM and Gaming
Autodesk is one of those companies that has its fingers in every pie. The company has technologies adaptable for all kinds of industries, so it isn’t unusual for a technology to be used by various divisions. LIVE technology, which houses Autodesk’s Stingray game engine and 3ds Max modeling engine under the hood, will plug in to Revit and enable users to generate fully interactive environments for better design communication.
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Users will be able to prep Revit models for rendering in a relatively short time (just a few minutes, reportedly). They will be able to create 3D interactive content, bringing the model and all of its relevant information to life. Users can also customize the content with specific data, including geolocation data to help convey information such as the time of day and year along with the resulting sun and shadow patterns.
Geolocation data will enable users to adjust models for sun and sky conditions. (Image courtesy of Autodesk.)
Humble Beginnings
Like many of Autodesk’s add-ons and new software…
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