3D Walkthrough

Travelling is a hobby shared by millions of people, but this is usually in the context of seeing beautiful faraway lands. Unfortunately, most of the travel an average person does happens on their daily commute and running errands. There are many times in our lives when we need to visit and see a location in person, but would much rather stay where we are.

This is where 3D walkthroughs come in. You are likely already familiar with the concept of a 3D walkthrough (a virtual experience wherein you can view and move through a particular location represented digitally), but you might not be aware of their many uses, and how they are created. We will discuss all of these points and more.

Introducing 3D Walkthroughs

The times have changed, and largely in favour of technology.

So it needs you to ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ your vision for space with an almost near-exact representation of what it would look like eventually. So the importance of technology and visual references cannot be stressed enough while making a presentation to your client. So that’s where 3D walkthroughs come in.

Luckily we’re living in an era of unbelievable technological advancement, which has something to offer to literally every profession. Information technology has created a plethora of handy tools, especially for real estate, architecture, and interior design.

That means now your client can sit in the comfort of their own homes, and purchase a property that is miles away. They don’t even have to visit the place, they can just take a 3D walkthrough of the land, house, and what have you. And architects and interior designers can display their designs with a 3D walkthrough in all its glory.

If you have not yet experienced it first-hand, let us introduce you to this beautiful, revolutionary tool in the field of high-quality architectural and interior visualization.

What is a 3D Walkthrough?

A 3D walkthrough is a process of taking a virtual tour of any structure, through the medium of internet connectivity, from anywhere at any time. Basically, if you are considering a real estate purchase, designing a house or office, or literally anything for a client, you can take a virtual tour of your design ideas before implementing them. Trust us when we say it saves a LOT of time and money.

For instance, if you wish to buy a house during the pandemic as the estate rates are considerably lower due to the looming depression; but don’t want to leave the safety and comfort of your home to venture into an open house with other people swarming around, what do you do?

You take a 3D walkthrough! The real estate agents or developers simply upload a virtual tour of the house and you feel like you are walking around from one room to another, checking out the layout and the floor plans, and every detail that matters to you. You can also review it as many times as you want to before you have to decide on the purchase. And the best part is, you can do all of this while sitting comfortably on your couch while enjoying a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Now, let’s say you purchased a house, or you are thinking about redesigning the current one, or maybe you are an interior designer who is designing someone’s dream house. Wouldn’t it be much easier to have a high-resolution interior walkthrough before you implement the ideas?

You can also look at the floor plan and see if there is anything you don’t really like or would like to lose. You can walk around in the space, and so can your clients before you even pick up a paintbrush or buy any expensive carpets for the living room. All of this is a gift of the 3D walkthrough!

Why are 3D Walkthroughs so Important for Interior Designers?

As discussed, a 3D walkthrough is nothing but a computer-based animation, like a movie, which is the almost exact representation of what your future interior project is going to look like when finished, in terms of design, depth, measurements, ambience, environment, and a cohesive space as a whole.

So for the interior design industry, 3D walkthroughs have been nothing short of a breakthrough as clients can now know and review exactly what they are investing in before the project has even begun, and before they’ve spent a single dollar purchasing articles or pieces of furniture for space.

Technically put, a walkthrough animation is a source of visual information, created, for the most part, to provide a closer description of any type of work or place that is physically not present yet in real-time. It is shown through soft media or some type of screening technique and offers an exciting high-resolution, interactive view from every angle inside the home or space.

With 3D walkthroughs, clients can virtually glide from room to room, all on their own! They can see every nook and cranny, and measure the height of their windows or any other dimensions within the home as if they were there in person!

One cannot stress how much time this saves interior designers and clients since there’s no longer a list of furniture and items to go around town looking at and approving since you’re seeing it in a walkthrough all work together as a cohesive unit.

There are no hassles of misunderstanding or miscommunication, no rearranging project schedules, no going back and forth on things, and no ambiguity on what the finished product is going to look like.

It is safe to say that 3D Walkthroughs are a complete weapon when it comes to presentations and pitches because nothing gets a client more excited than actually seeing their future homes or offices come to life! It is exactly like modelling in interior design because it is created by putting together a number of animated models and furniture step-by-step. And once completed, it is amazing to watch, because it singularly focuses on giving people what they want for their dream interiors!

Where a 3D Property Walkthrough Can be Used

Based on its typical application, you might think that 3D walkthroughs are a niche product, and have a very limited sphere of use. However, businesses have found several unique uses for the approach, which are not limited to any single industry. Here are a few of the relevant industries:

 Architecture

3D architectural walkthrough services are quite popular nowadays, and this is only logical, considering how helpful these tours can be for presenting architectural projects as well as visualizing the architectural design.

 Real Estate

With a 3D real estate walkthrough, agents can offer prospective customers the opportunity to tour a home before even visiting, as well as explore it themselves for a better understanding of the property. Such a convenient option has the potential to receive plenty of attention on the market, as well as improve sales.

 Museums

Museums have been around for hundreds of years, but their operating format and basic principles have undergone very few changes in general. Simulation technology has the potential to change this, making museum tours available to all people and in all locations. For instance, you could take a home 3D walkthrough of a museum just sitting on your couch.

 Entertainment

If applied properly, 3D modelling and simulation technologies could become a major asset in the entertainment industry. For example, they could allow fans to visit the sites of popular events, such as a music concert or sports game, or visit the home of their favourite celebrity with a 3D house walkthrough.

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