ACT-3D B.V’s Lumion 5.3 architectural visualization software features a variety of new functions including the ability to render multiple photos at once. People, trees and other objects can be selected and moved around together within a scene and movement may be restricted to one axis, which eases object placement and alignment. Models may be imported from Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Rhino, 3D Studio Max, Allplan and Nemetcheck Vectorworks.
Design software features new functions
This Month’s Features
Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.
Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...
Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
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March/April 2026