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Lumion

Real-time architectural rendering without the specialist

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Real-time 3D rendering and visualisation built specifically for architects. Import from Revit, ArchiCAD, or SketchUp and produce photorealistic renders, flythrough animations, and 360° panoramas in minutes. No specialist visualiser required.

Strengths

  • Very fast: renders done in minutes
  • Huge built-in library of trees, people, furniture, weather effects
  • No rendering expertise required
  • Strong output for client presentations and planning submissions

Limitations

  • Expensive (u00a31,500+/year) with powerful GPU requirement
  • Desktop only: no cloud or browser version
  • Output can look recognisably Lumion-like
  • Less control than V-Ray for ultra-photorealistic work
Studio Size 3–50 people doing regular client visuals or planning images
Studio Type Architecture and interior design studios presenting work to clients and planning authorities
Project Types Residential, mixed-use, planning submissions, developer marketing
Pricing Standard from ~£1,500/year. Pro from ~£2,500/year. Requires a dedicated GPU.

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