New York City Revit User Group

### Overview:

Rendering plays a crucial role in architectural and design workflows, enhancing visual communication and aiding decision-making. In this session, we delve into the world of rendering engines and AI tools for Revit and Rhino, exploring viable options, scalability, software selection, and the delicate balance between output speed and quality.

Speaker:
Andy Christoforou
Applied Research: Project Innovation Manager

1. Understanding Available Rendering Options:

• Objective: Provide an overview of viable rendering options for both Revit and Rhino.
• Key Points:
• Explore popular rendering plugins and tools available for each software such as (Enscape, Twinmotion, D5, AI, and Lumion).
• Discuss their features, capabilities, and compatibility.
• Highlight any unique strengths or limitations of each option.
• Consider factors like ease of use, integration, and cost.
• Showcase how KPF uses Rendering Engines

2. Identifying Key Functionality For Firm-Wide Use:

• Objective: Identify critical functionality that can be scaled across an entire firm.
• Key Points:
• Evaluate rendering features that impact efficiency and productivity.
• Discuss how consistent rendering workflows benefit the entire team.
• Address aspects like material libraries, lighting controls, and rendering presets.
• Consider the impact on collaboration and project delivery.

3. Assesing The Right Software Based On Your Needs:

• Objective: Help participants assess which rendering software aligns best with their specific work.
• Key Points:
• Compare rendering engines based on project scale
• Consider factors such as realism, ease of setup, and integration with design tools.

4. Understanding The Balance Of Speed and Quality:

• Objective: Explore the trade-off between rendering speed and output quality.
• Key Points:
• Discuss the balance of speed versus visual fidelity.
• Highlight scenarios where quick previews suffice versus high-quality final renders.
• Address how different projects may better suit different tools.

Explore the Future of AEC Technology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer across industries, and the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is no exception.

What are the key challenges and ethical considerations associated with the integration of AI? What are the implications for creativity and innovation in AEC projects?

At TECH Perspectives, we will explore the deep, multifaceted topic of artificial intelligence in architecture, asking how AI will influence architecture in the design studio, the construction site, architectural labor, historic fabric, and urbanism while also interrogating AI along the lines of ethics, representation, and agency.

KEYNOTE:

• Phil Bernstein, FAIA, Associate Dean & Professor Adjunct | Yale School of Architecture

SPEAKERS:

• Steven Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights Research | Dodge Data & Analytics
• Robert K. Otani, PE, Chief Technology Officer | Thornton-Tomasetti
• Ayse Polat, NY Regional VDC Manager at Turner Construction
• Charles Portelli, Associate & Digital Innovation Strategist | Perkins&Will’s I/O group
• Juan Francisco Saldarriaga, Senior Computational Designer | Google
• Greg Schleusner, AIA, Principal & Director of Design Technology Innovation | HOK
• Ahmad Tabbakh, Design Technology Specialist | Bjarke Ingels Group

Don’t miss your chance to explore AI’s transformative potential in shaping the future of architecture, engineering, and construction.