Architectural Scale Models: Materials, Design Process and Modern Technology

Architectural model of modern residential complex with detailed landscaping

Architectural Model Making: Complete Guide to Scale, Materials, Design, Presentation Introduction An architectural model, sometimes referred to as a construction model, is a scaled physical representation of an architectural building, interior space, landscape, master plan or urban development. It enables a building design, expressed in drawings, computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling to take […]

How Engineering Scale Models Help Students and Startups Explain Big Ideas in Small Spaces

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Not everyone commissioning a model works for a large manufacturing company. Engineering students building final-year projects, startups pitching a new mechanical product, and small design studios preparing for an exhibition all rely on the same basic idea: an engineering scale model makes an abstract concept tangible enough for someone else to understand in seconds, rather […]