Reply To: Viz Terra: Cool or Kitsch?

I was actually pretty impressed with Vizterra from what I have seen and used of it. I likely the precision and flexibility that it offered. The 2D plan view mode was much more flexible than many of the other 3D packages I have looked at before. I did not especially think that it had a video game feel although I can understand how others might feel that it does.

I tend to use a tool like Vizterra to depict functionality of a space. For depicting aesthetics I would stick with 2D plan views using Dynascape Color and a combination of drawings and enhanced digital photos. The 3D walk through provides an opportunity to talk about how the space performs and how it can be used that is just much more real than talking from a 2D picture or plan. The one thing I wish these packages had was the ability to drop in people so that you could show how the space can be occupied or used in various circumstances.

I think these type of tools provide a unique opportunity to sell functional space along with an aesthetic design.