11 | Lumion

Lumion 11 is a real-time 3D rendering software specifically designed for architects, urban planners, and designers. Unlike physically based renderers (like V-Ray or Corona), Lumion prioritizes speed, ease of use, and artistic control over strict physical accuracy. It works by importing a 3D model (from SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, ArchiCAD, etc.) and allowing you to add environments, materials, lighting, and effects in a fully visualized viewport.

For 90% of architectural presentations, Lumion 11’s real-time workflow will outrun any CPU-based renderer, as long as you accept its stylized realism over strict physical accuracy. lumion 11