1. A painting say's a thousand words. So how many does a 3D print say?...

Whilst the architectural workflow allows us to present physical models of projects and proposals, the extension of this process into detail exploration or prototyping has always been considered expensive and time consuming.

This is quickly changing.

Using Revit throughout the architectural workflow allows designers to consider the benefits of creating cost effective 3D prototypes to investigate the physicality of complex geometry, demonstrate integrative design approaches and even test propositions around the development of alternative materials or structural composites.

The availability of portable desktop 3D printing is creating and opportunities to consider prototyping in building design to explore the more innovative integrative design solutions and deliver these to clients and builders in a tactile way.  Welcome to 3D printing.