Animation

Animations help architects and other AEC professionals enhance the communication of design ideas and construction activities. Playing an important role in both the design and construction phases, they transform complex architectural designs into dynamic visual narratives that convey concepts and ideas to clients and stakeholders. Also the animations can be used in planning construction sequences, illustrating site logistics, training for safety protocols, and marketing projects.

In architectural design. Architects use animations to create diagrams, explain the design process, communicate the ideas of their projects, and for marketing and promotion. Animations bring visualization to a higher level, from still images to dynamic presentations. Although they cannot be utilized in printed media, they are a valuable addition to static images for your projects.

Animations also enable time-based simulations for urban planning and large-scale projects, providing insights into how a design will perform over time.

In construction. Construction professionals use animations to show construction sequencing, create walkthroughs, track project progress, demonstrate site logistics with vehicle movements, and for safety training. Animations provide clear assembly instructions for complex installations, reducing errors and misunderstandings.

Software tools. Several software tools are essential for creating high-quality animations in the AEC industry. After Effects and UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) are popular for their advanced animation capabilities and realistic rendering. Rhino and 3ds Max are widely used in architectural design for their robust modeling and animation features. On the construction side, Fuzor and other Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) software use animations to improve execution on site.