Do I need prior experience with D5 Render to join this workshop?

No, the workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate users. The intuitive interface of D5 Render makes it easy to follow along.

Is the 3D model included, or do I need to bring my own?

The workshop provides the 3D model of the Eldorado House by o2 Architecture, so you can focus on creating renders and diagrams without extra setup.

What software do I need to install before the workshop?

You’ll need D5 Render (free to download). Optional tools include Rhinoceros (if you want to edit the model) and Photoshop for extra polishing.

Will the session be recorded?

Yes, recordings will be available for all our members after the free event ends.

What will I be able to create by the end of the workshop?

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a set of clean, stylized renders and diagrams that clearly communicate design ideas using D5 Render.

Courses Architectural Design 3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render

3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render

Name: 3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

This free workshop introduces students and designers to D5 Render, transforming 3D models into stylized renders and diagrams.

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Oct 25, 2025

5 Lessons

Beginner

4 Hours

Certificate — Learn

English

Unlimited Access

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Introduction of the workshop:

This workshop is for students and designers who want to create clean, stylized 3D visuals quickly in real-time! The goal is to help you produce high-impact renderings and diagrams that clearly communicate your ideas and elevate your portfolio. Think of it as your shortcut to bold, polished visuals without spending hours in post-production.

We’ll be working with a provided 3D model of the Eldorado House by O2 Architecture and turn it into a full set of stylized diagrams and 3D views. The goal is to create clean, clear visuals that highlight the building, the site, and its context in a diagrammatic, design-forward way.

Using D5 Render, you’ll set up lighting, entourage, and camera angles to create a strong visual narrative. You’ll experiment with AO, outline mode, lighting moods, and phased compositions to build a cohesive diagrammatic set.

Expect to create:

Stylized aerials and site plans
3D diagram views with layered context
Clean, eye-catching visuals with a unique style. This workshop is all about using efficient workflows that allow you to present your designs clearly and quickly.

We chose D5 Render for this workshop because of its intuitive interface, fast rendering speed, and low learning curve, making it ideal for students to focus on design clarity rather than technical complexity.

The software is free to download, and students are eligible to apply for an EDU license that provides access to all Pro features—making it a practical and accessible tool for producing professional-quality visualizations efficiently.

What You’ll Learn?

Take a provided 3D model and transform it into a stylized, portfolio-ready scene using D5 Render

Use AO, outline, and diagram modes to create clear architectural visuals

Set up lighting that enhances mood and clarity without needing full realism

Place and style entourage in a way that supports your design narrative

Build site context using simple tools within D5

Frame camera views that showcase your project effectively

Export high-quality stills and simple animations for your portfolio

Develop a clean, consistent visual language that communicates your ideas clearly

3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render

Methodology:

You’ll work independently throughout the workshop, giving you space to develop your own take on the scene. While everyone will start with the same 3D model of the Eldorado House by o2 Architecture, you’ll make your own choices when it comes to camera angles, lighting, entourage, and style.

Everything will be done directly in D5 Render. You’ll learn how to:

Set up and organize a 3D scene efficiently
Adjust lighting to create different moods
Use AO, outlines, and visual filters for diagram-style exports
Add and control entourage to enhance and support your design
Frame camera views and create short animations that communicate clearly

What You’ll Use?

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe Photoshop

D5 Render

Highlights:

Content

Introduction + PAACADEMY Updates (06:32)

D5 Visualization Fundamentals (30:37)

Foundations of D5 Stylized Visualization

This session covers the fundamentals of stylized architectural visualization using D5 Render, focusing on conceptual diagramming, client communication, material representation, and efficient setup for real-time rendering.

D5 Rendering Basics (46:23)

D5 Render Scene Setup Essentials

This session introduces key techniques in D5 Render, covering scene setup, camera composition, lighting, material management, and real-time visualization to create stylized architectural diagrams and renders.

Material & Lighting Workflow (48:42)

Materials, Lighting, Textures & Context

This session focuses on material creation, lighting setup, and contextual integration in D5 Render—covering acrylic and museum-board textures, realistic lighting techniques, AI-assisted texture generation, and importing geographic context.

Stylized D5 Rendering Workflow (59:40)

Vegetation, camera, effects, & animation

This session demonstrates how to create stylized architectural renderings and animations in D5 Render, from adding vegetation, palm trees, and people to setting up isometric cameras, blueprint views, and exploded-axon animations using phasing templates and video sequencing.

Instructors:

Andy Christoforou

Biography

Andy Christoforou, AIA, NCARB, leads the Visualization and AI efforts at Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) with over 15 years of expertise in architecture and 3D visualization. He has taught over 15,000 students, presented at conferences like Autodesk University and Nvidia's GTC, and shares real-time rendering workflows on his YouTube channel focused on D5 Render. He’s also the founder of ArchViz Academy (archviz3dacademy.com/pro), a learning platform dedicated to helping designers master visualization and AI tools.

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10 reviews.

wind mia 2025-10-26 07:04

was a really good workshop

TANISHQ GALPHAT 2025-10-26 07:43

good workshop

Feroz Haider Rizvi 2025-10-26 10:05

Extremely helpful

Sondos Mahmoud Ahmed 2025-10-26 10:48

Good workshop

Ghada Alrimal 2025-10-26 11:28

great

Matteo Francesco De Maglie 2025-10-26 23:26

Good course to approach the D5 interface. More course about ArchViz would be needed!

Siegfred Carroz 2025-10-27 00:23

I am so thankful for the privilege to participate in this webinar, thanks

Amir Hariz 2025-10-27 01:55

I found the session to be excellent, both highly informative and very useful. I would certainly like to join the next one. My sincere thanks to you, Andy, for a truly great session.