Urban Realm Article: The use of 3D CAD Models in the Planning System
Joanna James recently featured in Urban Realm Article.
Digital Architectural 3D Models demonstrate the relationship between existing context and proposed developments.
Urban Realm explore within the article if now is the time for wider adoption of 3D models within the planning process.
3D Model of London in ESRI ArcGIS
https://joanna-james.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3D-city-models-esri.mp4 FREE SAMPLE – BRISTOL 3D MODEL ESRI ArcGIS allows us to create web scenes to view 3D Model of London online. Level 2 + 3 models from Joanna James have been designed from day one to be platform neutral. Customers usually require 3D data in AutoCad, 3Ds Max, C4D or SketchUp formats, but often they just want to analyse the dataset. ArcGIS is a platform to create, manage, analyse & share spatial data. Using the 3D Model of London in ArcGIS means that its smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools can deliver valuable location intelligence. Dominic Saunders from ESRI UK imported the Free 3D London Sample into four scenes. You can view these scenes in ArcGIS Viewer by following the links below. COMPARE 3D MODELS OF LONDON Scene 1 positions Level 2 (Medium Detail) and Level 3 (High Detail) 3D models side by side for a direct comparison of 3D Model of London in ESRI ArcGIS. DIRECT COMPARISON Scene 2 has Level 2 + 3 samples on top of each other for a direct comparison between Medium and High level of detail models. ArcGIS TOOLSET Scene 3 has standalone Level 3 sample and Scene 4 has Level 2 model. These scenes are most likely the ones you want to use when exploring the potential of ArcGIS toolset. Measure distances, slice entire model or only its layers or run a shadow analyses for any time of any day of the year. FREE SAMPLES AND QUOTES ArcGIS is an excellent platform to analyse 3D city model data. Using the 3D Model of London in ArcGIS offers great analysis tools, able to deliver valuable planning intelligence. Need CAD, FBX or SKP files? Download Free 3D London Samples or send us a Quote Request for a Custom 3D Context model – available anywhere in the UK.
Which 3D Model for you project?
“Which 3D Model?” 3 Levels of Detail.Which one suits your project? Level 1 – Low Detail – Ordnance Survey Massing Model We call it the “shoebox” – but what it lacks in accuracy it more than makes up for helping people who want something quick and easy at site assessment and pre-application stage. Simple & therefore inexpensive Level 1 3D models are made from Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Building footprint polygons are extruded to average building height creating a cubed mass. OS MasterMap + OS Terrain 5 included with every purchase. Learn more Level 2 – Medium Detail Excellent for larger sites where detail high detail isn’t required. Level 2 models are less expensive and less detailed/accurate than Level 3 models. They use the latest captured High-Res imagery & are accurate to 50cm xyz. Consequently the 3D Model is very light and low poly. Buildings are captured with correct roof shapes of main structures but detail is less – check the roof tops on the image above compared with Level 3! Learn more Level 3 – High Detail – Most Popular & Most Accurate Model The best there is for showing the relationship between proposal & context to both planners & clients alike. Level 3 high detail 3D Models are accurate to 15cm. Buildings are captured with correct roof shapes and all features such as chimneys, parapet walls or dormer windows. Easily our most popular 3D Model. Learn more
The Tulip added to 3d London future skyline layer
The Tulip in 3D London Future Skyline Layer The Tulip by Foster + Partners is the latest addition to Future Skyline Layer of London 3D Model from Joanna James. Information on all major consented developments in Central London is continually collected and added. To 3D Model of London subscribers the Future Skyline Layer is delivered as part of the service. Where available we make this data available to customers who purchase Level 3 models as well. A recent addition to Future Skyline layer is The Tulip. In April 2019, the City of London Corporation approved the Foster + Partners-designed 305m tall Tulip tower proposed for 20 Bury Street. The CLC Planning and Transportation Committee had supported the plan by 18 votes to 7 after additional conditions were imposed. However its future remains uncertain. These renders represent a best prediction on how London will look like in 2028, based on granted planning applications. As with the rest of the 3D Model of London, the Future Skyline Layer is constantly updated and upgraded to include latest additions and any major changes. All of these renders are screenshots from Unreal Engine 4 app but the entire dataset is available to subscribers as AutoCad, SKP or FBX files as well. Read more about our High Detail 3D Model of London subscription or Visit our London Gallery for more renders.