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Splurge or Save: Kitchen Materials

05/18/2023

A kitchen renovation is an excellent opportunity to reimagine this high-traffic area of the home. But, if you don’t plan out every detail of the project, this kind of remodel can get costly quickly.  From lighting to countertops, knowing where to splurge and where to save on kitchen materials is the key to keeping your […]

Your Complete Guide to House Lifting: How, Common Reasons & Cost Breakdown

05/17/2023

Raising a home off its foundation is no small feat. House lifting requires heavy equipment, a trained team, plenty of time and, of course, a considerable budget.  Depending on several factors, you could be shelling out anywhere between $15,000 to $80,000 for a project of this magnitude.  Whether you need to raise your home to […]

12 Best SketchUp Rendering Plugins and Software for 2023

05/09/2023

SketchUp’s 3D modeling platform is designed for a wide range of 2D and 3D projects spanning architecture, design, landscaping, video game design, and more. It’s also something of a blank canvas. One of SketchUp’s core selling points is its compatibility with some of the most powerful tools in the 3D rendering and home design software […]

Architectural Visualization: A Better Way to Present Design Concepts

05/05/2023

Architectural visualization lays the foundation for any design project. It provides the visual references that communicate a design not only to clients but also to the teams that will build or outfit the real-world structure. In order to work effectively, an architectural visualization — also known as a 3D rendering — must include dimensions, layout, […]

Architectural Rendering: A Better Way to Create Designs

05/05/2023

Traditionally, architectural rendering has been a manual process. Architects used hand-drawn sketches, illustrations, and watercolors to bring their vision to life and strike an emotional chord with potential clients. While architects might still use traditional architectural rendering techniques, technology has made it possible to create renderings in a fraction of the time. . With the […]