{"id":2031,"date":"2026-09-16T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:13:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:13:06","slug":"ai-3d-visualisation-sketchup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/ai-3d-visualisation-sketchup\/","title":{"rendered":"How AI is Making 3D Visualisation More Accessible with SketchUp"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2031\" class=\"elementor elementor-2031\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bcc628 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-5431c8b \" data-id=\"6bcc628\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6bcc628\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"6bcc628\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8643b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8643b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creating high-quality architectural visualisations has traditionally\u00a0required\u00a0specialist rendering software, powerful hardware and a considerable amount of time and experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For smaller practices and individual\u00a0designers in particular, producing\u00a0polished visuals could mean learning another piece of software, outsourcing rendering or dedicating\u00a0significant time\u00a0to creating images alongside the design itself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Artificial intelligence is beginning to change that.\u00a0AI-powered visualisation tools are making it easier for designers to turn their 3D models into compelling images, experiment with different ideas and communicate their vision without requiring the same level of specialist rendering knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With tools such as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SketchUp<\/a> AI Render<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, these capabilities are now becoming part of the SketchUp workflow itself.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img \" data-interaction-id=\"7ad323b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7ad323b\" id=\"2034\" src=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation.png\" width=\"1398\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation.png 1398w, https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation-1320x436.png 1320w, https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SU-AI-visualisation-600x198.png 600w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"1739ce6\" class=\"e-1739ce6-ec1d183 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1739ce6\">Why is Visualisation So Important in Design?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dc4dbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dc4dbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A 3D model might make complete sense to the person who created it, but clients and other stakeholders\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0always interpret models,\u00a0plans\u00a0or technical drawings in the same way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visualisation helps bridge that gap. A realistic or stylised image can help clients understand how a proposed space could look and feel before decisions are finalised.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This can support conversations around:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Materials and finishes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interior styles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Landscaping<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lighting and atmosphere<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Colour schemes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Furniture and fittings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overall design direction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The challenge has traditionally been the time and\u00a0expertise\u00a0required\u00a0to produce those visuals. AI is beginning to reduce that barrier.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"e0de802\" class=\"e-e0de802-508e6d3 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e0de802\">From 3D Model to Visualisation with AI Render<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae42194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae42194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">SketchUp AI Render allows users to generate images directly from their SketchUp models using artificial intelligence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Starting with the geometry in your model, you can use natural-language prompts to describe the visual result you want to achieve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of configuring every element of a traditional rendering workflow, you could describe a particular material, environment, architectural style or atmosphere and use AI to explore the result.\u00a0This makes visualisation much more accessible during the design process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rather than waiting until a project reaches a later stage to invest time in a detailed\u00a0render, designers can begin creating visuals while ideas are still being developed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"e3dd2a9\" class=\"e-e3dd2a9-582bd04 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e3dd2a9\">Explore Different Ideas More Quickly<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ae071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79ae071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the most useful aspects of AI visualisation\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0necessarily creating the final image.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It&#8217;s\u00a0iteration.\u00a0Imagine\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0created an early SketchUp model for a new interior.\u00a0The layout may be\u00a0relatively established, but\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0still exploring the overall design direction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI Render<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you could use that same model to investigate different ideas,\u00a0perhaps a\u00a0minimalist contemporary interior, a warmer natural-material\u00a0approach\u00a0or a completely\u00a0different colour\u00a0palette.\u00a0Instead of manually recreating each\u00a0option, AI can help you visualise different possibilities much more quickly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This can make AI-generated images useful as part of the design process, rather than simply being something created at the end of it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"023a020\" class=\"e-023a020-98e2f40 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"023a020\">Make Professional Visualisation More Accessible<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620ce72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"620ce72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traditional architectural visualisation can involve a significant learning curve.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lighting, materials, textures,\u00a0cameras\u00a0and rendering settings can all require specialist knowledge to produce convincing results.\u00a0There will always be projects where dedicated rendering tools and experienced visualisation professionals are the right choice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, not every visual needs that level of production.\u00a0Sometimes a designer simply needs to communicate an idea.\u00a0This is where AI can help level the playing field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A smaller architectural practice, interior designer or independent professional can use AI-powered tools to produce visual content without necessarily investing the same amount of time in learning a specialist rendering workflow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It allows more designers to use visualisation throughout their projects rather than treating it as a specialist process reserved for final presentations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"4c8630e\" class=\"e-4c8630e-ae8bfc1 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4c8630e\">Communicate Ideas More Clearly with Clients<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f3944 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f3944\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI visualisation can also help improve conversations with clients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clients often find it difficult to imagine the finished result from a basic 3D model or technical drawing.\u00a0Creating visual options gives them something much more tangible to respond to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of asking:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;<em>Would you prefer a warmer material palette?<\/em>&#8221;\u00a0You could show them what that alternative might look like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This can make feedback more specific and help both designer and client understand whether\u00a0they&#8217;re\u00a0moving in the right direction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI also makes it easier to create variations.\u00a0If a client wants to see another material, different furniture or an alternative atmosphere, designers can explore those ideas without necessarily starting the visualisation process again from scratch.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"16ef1b4\" class=\"e-16ef1b4-142195d e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"16ef1b4\">Visualise Ideas Earlier in the Design Process<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6294ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6294ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another advantage of AI is that visualisation\u00a0doesn&#8217;t\u00a0need to wait until a model is complete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During concept development, models are often relatively simple.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The purpose at this stage\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0necessarily to produce a perfectly detailed representation of the finished project.\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0to explore possibilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI-generated visuals can help designers communicate the intent behind these early models.\u00a0That could make them useful during:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early client meetings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Internal design reviews<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concept presentations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Design option comparisons<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Material discussions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stakeholder feedback<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being able to communicate an idea visually earlier can help teams gather useful feedback before significantly more time is invested in developing the design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"3d2f56c\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3d2f56c\">Does AI Replace Traditional Rendering?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0725063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0725063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI rendering and traditional rendering\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0necessarily need to be viewed as competing approaches.\u00a0They solve different problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traditional rendering tools\u00a0remain\u00a0important when precise control, physically\u00a0accurate\u00a0lighting, carefully specified materials or highly polished final imagery is\u00a0required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/trimble\/sketchup-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SketchUp Studio<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, for example, includes V-Ray alongside SketchUp&#8217;s AI capabilities, giving professionals access to both traditional photorealistic rendering and faster AI-powered visualisation workflows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI Render can instead be particularly useful when speed, exploration and iteration are the priority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A designer might use AI to explore different concepts quickly before moving to a more controlled rendering workflow for the final presentation.\u00a0The\u00a0important point\u00a0is that designers now have more options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"ce8e9f8\" class=\"e-ce8e9f8-094af0d e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ce8e9f8\">Keep Visualisation Within Your SketchUp Workflow<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5483528 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5483528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another benefit of SketchUp&#8217;s approach to AI is integration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of exporting a model into\u00a0a completely separate\u00a0AI platform, SketchUp is bringing AI tools into its existing ecosystem. 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI can generate an impressive image, but an impressive image\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0automatically\u00a0good design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The designer still needs to understand the brief, consider the people using the space, make\u00a0appropriate material\u00a0choices and\u00a0determine\u00a0whether an idea is practical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is also an important distinction between visualising an idea and documenting exactly what will be built.\u00a0AI-generated imagery should therefore be treated appropriately within the design process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Its strength lies in helping designers explore possibilities and communicate ideas quickly while 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