Real Time Rendering Engines Fall 2024
Course Number : Arch 490 – 05
Professor info: Alphonso Peluso
E-Mail: peluso@IllinoisTech.edu
Syllabus: RTR_Arch 490-05_FA25_Syllabus
Course Description:
The course explores the integration of cutting-edge real-time rendering technologies into the field of architecture. With the advent of powerful hardware and software, architects now have the ability to create immersive and interactive visualizations of their designs in real time. Throughout this course, students will delve into the fundamental principles, techniques, and tools used in real-time rendering engines to create high-quality and photorealistic architectural visualizations. The course emphasizes practical skills and hands-on experience, allowing students to develop proficiency in utilizing real-time rendering engines to enhance architectural design processes
Coursework:
Class-01:
Rhino / D5 Render Basic Workflow
Visualization Firm of the day: Neoscape
Assignment:
Videos:
Watch from Beginning to 25:37
Class-02:
Real Skies (HDRI images)
Alpha Channel
Visualization Firm of the day: Hayes Davidson
https://www.hayesdavidson.com/
Assignment:
HDRI Resources:
Videos:
Class-03:
Landscape Editing
Adding Entourage Assets
Photoshop Workflow Secrets
Visualization Firm of the day: DBox
Assignment:
Real_Time_Rendering_Assignment_03
Videos:
For Landscape Painting watch from 19:13-20:12 For more Lumion Basics watch from 29:27 to the end
Watch from beginning to 13:47
Class-04:
Lumion PBR Materials and Texture Maps _ Effects Stack
Photoshop Workflow Secrets
Visualization Firm of the day: Flying Architecture
https://flyingarchitecture.com/
Texture Maps Explained: https://help.poliigon.com/en/articles/9612755-poliigon-materials-explained
PBR Materials Resource: https://ambientcg.com/
Assignment:
Videos:
Watch from 13:47 to the end
Class-05:
Glass Material Secrets _ Lumion Lighting
Visualization Firm of the Day: Pixel Flakes
Midterm Assignment:
Real_Time_Rendering_Assignment_05_Midterm_FA25
Videos:
Class-06: Work in Class
Class-07: Midterm Presentation