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How Architects can use Virtual Reality (VR) to Communicate Design Intent

As a practicing architect, I often found it difficult to communicate design intent to our clients. While working on a building project, we often used 3D modeling software /authoring tools but communicated the schematic and conceptual designs to clients and other stakeholders by generating 2D static renderings from fixed viewpoints on paper, Powerpoint presentations or renders on a flat computer screen. I realized that what we visualize, understand, interpret  and absorb from these traditional tools to communicate design intent – the images on our screen, the 2D static renders, or the floorplans and elevations on paper – are often disconnected from the reality of what’s planned to be built inside and outside of the front door, and none of the architecture software programs available could solve this problem. Since this medium is neither to-scale nor immersive,  clients often do not fully understand an architect’s design intent, leading to significant collaboration-base...

London’s commercial property market experiences increase in demand

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Businesses looking to secure  Serviced Offices London  are being encouraged to act fast, with multiple sources confirming that the city’s commercial property market is experiencing an increase in demand, at a time where supply is minimal. Prime office space in London is being snapped up quickly. Businesses looking to secure offices in prestigious areas such as the West End will face record high rental prices. The lack of available office space in prime locations has sparked competition amongst occupiers. Those without office space are currently facing limited options, with many having to resort to pre-let agreements or renting space in less popular London boroughs.   An increase in pre-lets  Given the shortage of available space in London’s prime locations like the West End, it is thought that many businesses will be considering pre-let agreements as a way of meeting their future real estate needs. A pre-letting agreement is made between a potential tenant ...

How Serviced Offices Are Changing the Face of Modern Business

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How Serviced Offices Are Changing the Face of Modern Business  In the past decade, Serviced Offices London have witnessed double digit growth as more and more business owners have realised their superiority to traditional office spaces.  But what is the attraction of these executive offices?  Variety and flexibility No matter the type of business you run and the sector you work in, there are a wide range of managed offices to meet your business needs from a single room to an entire building.  Unlike traditional office spaces, you are not tied down to a long lease so you can rent for as long as you need to. This is ideal if your business has experienced a period of expansion and you require some extra offices for an interim period. It’s equally attractive if you wish to rent some office space for a project-based team in a specific area until a contract has been fulfilled.  Cost-effectiveness  If you are a start-up business ...