Interior or Exterior Rendering: Where to Start
Choose the first views around your audience and the decision they need to make.

Begin with the decision
Before choosing a view, identify who will see it and what they need to understand. An architect presenting a facade design has a different brief from a developer introducing a furnished residence.
When an exterior comes first
An exterior can explain the building form, arrival sequence and relationship to the landscape. It is useful when the architecture or site setting is central to the presentation. Agree on how much surrounding context needs to be modeled.
When an interior comes first
An interior can explain proportions, material relationships, furniture placement and atmosphere. It is useful when your audience needs to understand how a proposed space might feel. Share a finish schedule and furniture references to keep the image aligned with the design.
Build a complementary set
Choose views that answer different questions. A street perspective and a courtyard view may communicate more than two nearly identical facade shots. An overall living space and a close-up should each have a purpose.
Explore interior rendering, exterior rendering or the portfolio to plan your mix.
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