Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Realistic Architectural 3D Modeling

Learn how to achieve realism in 3D models using the free and open source tool, Blender.
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Length 3 to 4 weeks
Effort 4-6 hours per week
Price Free
Subject Architecture
Level Introductory
Languages English
Video Transcripts English

About this course

Architectural visualization helps architects and designers work collaboratively and communicate ideas more efficiently.

This course, regardless of your industry background, will share basic concepts of Architectural Visualization. The course will use Blender, a free and open source tool, to demonstrate the concepts in this course, including:
  • Rigid Modeling
  • Soft Modeling
  • Cycles Render Engine
  • Cycles Materials
  • Cycles Shaders
  • Texturing and Light settings

What you'll learn

The course will help learners to:
  • Model objects with precision
  • Simulate the effects of light and sciography in internal and external environment
  • Add textures, finishes, and color schemes
  • Achieve a final output

Course syllabus

Chapter 1: Rigid Modeling
  • Modeling rigid objects
Chapter 2: Soft Modeling and introduction to Cycles render engine
  • Modeling organic objects
  • Introduction to Cycles render engine
  • Applying Cycles Materials- Basic process
Chapter 3: Understanding Cycles Shaders
  • Types of Shaders
  • Creating Cycles materials
Chapter 4: Texturing and Light settings
  • Applying textures to right scale
  • Understanding ways to illuminate a scene
  • Rendering the final output
Chapter 5: Mini Project

Meet the instructors

Sameer Sahasrabudhe

Senior Research Scientist

IIT Bombay


Kaumudi Sahasrabudhe

Freelance Animator and Illustrator


Kavita Narvekar

Founder

Beehive 3D Works