Architecture and civil engineering are two professions that go hand in hand. While architects design with a focus on aesthetics, usage and space, civil engineers oversee the entire design-to-completion process with a focus on materials, construction and structural stability. However, the visualization field within civil engineering is still behind that of architecture, just as architecture is still inefficient in certain aspects when compared to civil engineering.

Today, Sam walks us through the main aspects that make architecture way ahead of the game when it comes to visualization, such as real-time visualization with game engines, augmented reality, and better software. Nevertheless, he also points out the distinct situations in which civil engineering can be compared to, or even does a better job than, architecture, such as public outreach and the effective and much more frequent exploitation of the visuals created.

 

Resources Mentioned

CEMENT Podcast Network - Website

Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Software

Civil FX (Now a division of Parametrix) - Website

Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / [email protected]

Nvidia 3000 Series - Here