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  • Virtual Blooms: A New Era for Landscape Architecture

    Virtual Blooms: A New Era for Landscape Architecture

    The Importance of Understanding Landscape Designs

    Have you ever struggled to visualize how a landscape design will look and function in your outdoor space? It can be challenging to fully understand the scope and impact of a design plan based solely on 2D drawings or computer renderings, and some people may never fully grasp it. This lack of clarity can lead to disappointment and costly changes during the construction phase.

    At Beyond The POST, we understand how crucial it is to ensure that the final landscape design concept outcome meets your expectations and aligns with your vision. That’s why we offer a solution that enables you, as our client, to have a physical experience of your landscape designs before the construction process begins. By integrating virtual reality technology into our design process, we provide assurance and confidence that traditional methods cannot match.

    Walking Through Your Design in Virtual Reality

    Imagine stepping into your future outdoor space and exploring it from every angle. With our virtual reality experience, you can do just that. When you wear a VR headset, you enter into a realistic, immersive 3D representation of your landscape design. You can walk through pathways, admire the plantings, and even “sit” in the proposed seating areas.

    This immersive experience allows you to truly understand the scale and proportions of the design. You can understand how different elements relate to one another and how they fit within the context of your property. It’s like a virtual test drive for your outdoor space.

    The Benefits of Virtual Reality in Landscape Design

    Investing in a virtual reality walkthrough for landscape design may seem like an additional expense, but it is a worthwhile investment that can save you time, money, and frustration in the long run. Here are some of the key benefits:

    1. Accurate Visualization
      Virtual reality allows you to see your design in a 1 to 1 scale, providing a much more precise representation than traditional drawings or computer renderings. This level of detail enables you to make informed decisions on everything from layout to material selection and ensure that the design meets your expectations.
    2. Early Problem Identification
      By experiencing your design in virtual reality, you can identify potential issues or challenges before construction begins. This early problem identification can prevent costly changes or delays down the line. It avoids the “I wish I had known that would be that size or look like that.”
    3. Improved Communication
      Virtual reality also enhances communication between you, the client, and our design team. It eliminates the ambiguity that often arises when describing a design concept or envisioning the final result. With virtual reality, you can examine the space, while we see what you see, leading to a smoother and more collaborative design process. 
    4. Design Optimization
      With active links between your virtual reality tour and our modelling program, we can even make minor changes during our meeting, allowing you to see the results and impacts of your comments while immersed. You can experiment with different materials, colours, and layouts to find the perfect combination that suits your taste and preferences. This iterative process ensures you have a perfectly tailored final design to your needs.

    Conclusion

    Virtual reality is revolutionizing the way we approach landscape design. It provides an understanding and confidence that traditional methods simply cannot match. By investing in virtual reality, you are investing in the future of your outdoor space. You can ensure that what is built is exactly what you want, saving you time, money, and potential disappointment.

    This video clip is our first trial of a virtual reality site visit – the quality is not the best, but it gives you a clear idea of what our technology is capable of – imagine that you are fully immersed and what you see in the video surrounds you. We use this digital twin as the base model, then overlay all the parts of your wishes and needs to create the best concept for you and your family.

    Beyond The POST is committed to staying at the forefront of landscape architecture and design. We believe that embracing new technologies, such as virtual reality and 3D scanning technology, is essential to providing our clients with the best possible service and results. Contact us today to learn more about how virtual reality can transform your landscape design experience.

    Book a 1/2 hour call with Kevin Post, a specialist in 3D landscape architecture

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    Four Benefits of Virtual Reality in Landscape Design and Review Process. Investing in a virtual reality tour of landscape design may seem like an additional expense, but it is a worthwhile investment that can save you time, money, and frustration in the long run. Here are some of the key benefits

  • 5 Powerful Jaw-dropping Advantages of 3D Landscape Design

    5 Powerful Jaw-dropping Advantages of 3D Landscape Design

    Introduction

    When it comes to landscape architecture and garden design, clarity and visualization are key. Traditional 2D drawings and blueprints sometimes fall short of conveying the true essence of a design. That’s where 3D landscape design comes in. By harnessing the power of technology, we can offer a range of advantages that can significantly enhance the planning and execution of landscape projects. This article will explore 5 powerful jaw-dropping advantages of 3D Landscape Design from our 20 years of experience using 3D landscape design programs.

    1) Enhanced Visualization

    One of the most significant advantages for you, our client, is that 3D landscape design can visualize the final result with stunning accuracy. With 3D modelling software, we can create realistic representations of the proposed design, allowing our clients to envision their outdoor spaces’ appearance once completed. This visualization level helps eliminate ambiguity or miscommunication, ensuring everyone is on the same page and allowing our clients to make informed decisions about the materials they want to incorporate into their outdoor spaces. The 3D landscape design ensures that the final result aligns with our client’s vision. (continues after image)

    2) Improved Clarity

    Clarity is crucial in landscape design, as it helps to avoid costly mistakes and misunderstandings. 3D landscape design provides a level of clarity that traditional 2D drawings cannot match. By creating three-dimensional representations at 1 to 1 scale of the design on top of a digital twin of your property (3D scan), we can accurately convey the spatial relationships, proportions, and scale of various elements and how all the pieces of the design fit together and affect each other. We can also accurately depict the textures, colours, and finishes of different stone, wood, or concrete materials. This clarity helps clients understand the design better but also aids contractors in executing the project accurately. (continues after image)

    digital twin point cloud from a 3D scan of an existing site
    Digital twin point cloud from a 3D scan of an existing site

    For more about our digitals twins and 3D scanning process, see our blog post: The Benefits of Using a Leica BLK360 3D Scanner for Landscape Architecture Projects

    3) Efficient Design Process

    The use of 3D landscape design can significantly streamline the design process. With the ability to make real-time changes and adjustments, we can quickly iterate on our designs, exploring different options and experimenting with various elements. This efficiency saves time and allows for a more collaborative and interactive design process, as clients can immediately provide feedback and see the impact of most of their suggestions during our design review meetings. 

    4) Effective Communication

    Clear communication is vital in any design project, and 3D landscape design facilitates effective communication between all stakeholders. The visual nature of 3D designs makes it easier for us to convey our ideas and concepts to clients, who can provide feedback and input more effectively. The nature of the 3D designs allows for easy remote communication methods like Zoom Meetings. We can walk together through the design. Additionally, contractors and builders can better understand the design intent, reducing the chances of misinterpretation and ensuring a smoother construction process.

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    5) Sustainability and Waste Reduction

    3D design can revolutionize the construction industry by promoting sustainability and reducing waste. By creating 3D models, we can visualize and optimize construction processes, resulting in a more efficient use of resources and less fill or removals required. Additionally, realistic material representation can help us make informed decisions about material usage and placement, reducing time, waste and costs.

    Conclusion

    3D landscape design offers numerous advantages that greatly enhance the planning and execution of landscape projects. From enhanced visualization and improved clarity to realistic material representation and efficient design processes, the benefits of 3D design are undeniable. By harnessing the power of technology, we, as landscape architects and designers, can create stunning outdoor spaces that align perfectly with our clients’ visions. So, if you’re looking to embark on a landscape project, consider opting for a 3D landscape design service like ours to bring your ideas to life with unparalleled clarity and precision.

    What to learn more: Schedule an 1/2 hour learning session with Kevin Post

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    Introduction When it comes to landscape architecture and garden design, clarity and visualization are key. Traditional 2D drawings and blueprints sometimes fall short of conveying the true essence of a design. That’s where 3D landscape design comes in. By harnessing the power of technology, we can offer a range of advantages that can significantly enhance…

  • The Benefits of Using a Leica BLK360 3D Scanner for Landscape Architecture Projects

    The Benefits of Using a Leica BLK360 3D Scanner for Landscape Architecture Projects

    In landscape architecture, the use of advanced technology has revolutionized how professionals like myself approach design and planning. One such technology we have added to our arsenal is the Leica BLK360 3D photographic LIDAR scanner. This cutting-edge device offers numerous benefits that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our landscape design projects.

    Complete Capture of the Site

    The Leica BLK360 3D scanner can capture a comprehensive view of the site from all angles. This complete capture gives us a level of detail and understanding of the existing conditions that previous methods cannot. We can make more informed decisions during the design process, especially with vertical elements like sloping lots or retaining walls.

    digital twin point cloud from a 3D scan of an existing site
    digital twin point cloud from a 3D scan of an existing site

    High Accuracy

    The Leica BLK360 3D scanner is known for its exceptional accuracy. Laser technology captures precise measurements (+/- 6mm at 10m (1/4″ at 30′) from the scanner) and creates detailed point clouds for the site. This accuracy ensures that our designs are based on reliable data, minimizing errors and resulting in a more successful project with significantly reduced changes caused by unknowns or missing information. 

    External link to the Leica website for our scanner:
    https://shop.leica-geosystems.com/ca/leica-blk/blk360/blk360-g1-overview

    Integration with 3D Design Programs

    The Leica BLK360 3D scanner point clouds integrate with popular 3D design programs like SketchUp. This compatibility allows our landscape architects to import the scanned data directly into our design software. The point clouds enables us to create accurate and realistic 3D models, including preliminary grading designs for the proposed landscape.

    Design in Perspective, Plan, and At Any Angle

    One of the key advantages of using the Leica BLK360 3D scanner is the ability to design in perspective, plan, and at any angle at the press of a button. This flexibility allows us to visualize our designs realistically, making it easier to communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other professionals involved in the project.

    In conclusion, the Leica BLK360 3D scanner offers a range of benefits for landscape architecture projects. Its ability to capture the site from all angles, high accuracy, integration with 3D design programs, and flexibility in design perspectives make it an invaluable tool for our landscape architects. By incorporating this advanced technology into our workflow, we have enhanced the quality and efficiency of our residential landscape designs.

    Do you want to see how this technology can help to give you the clarity you need for your landscape design project and significantly reduce the headaches for your contractor? 

    Click here to Schedule a demo.

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    In landscape architecture, the use of advanced technology has revolutionized how professionals like myself approach design and planning. One such technology we have added to our arsenal is the Leica BLK360 3D photographic LIDAR scanner. This cutting-edge device offers numerous benefits that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our landscape design projects. Complete Capture of…

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