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When it comes to presenting a project, there are few images more eye-catching than the architectural rendering. When done well, the perspective render elevates a building from lines on a page to an occupiable, life-filled space, allowing clients and fellow architects to envision a flourishing future. Despite this potential, many people view rendering techniques as deceptive, or as unattainable mirages that deemphasize the value of a project’s physical architectural elements. Still, perspective renderings aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. How can architects use rendering techniques as part of the design and presentation process? What is the next step for architectural visualization?
What is the history of rendering?
