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CoursesArchitectural Design3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
Full AccessFree Workshop Oct 25, 2025 4 Hours 13,500 views
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3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render

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

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Andy Christoforou
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1 course·5.0

Rhinoceros 3D
Adobe Photoshop
D5 Render
Rhinoceros 3D
Adobe Photoshop
D5 Render

About this 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 will learn

  • 01

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

  • 02

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

  • 03

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

  • 04

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

  • 05

    Build site context using simple tools within D5

  • 06

    Frame camera views that showcase your project effectively

  • 07

    Export high-quality stills and simple animations for your portfolio

  • 08

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

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

Course Content

5 Lessons

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Rhinoceros 3DAdobe PhotoshopD5 Render

Student projects

El Dorado House

@Patinomi

3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
Project

El Dorado House

Jan 28, 2026

About this work

Followed this tutorial to render the El Dorado House in D5 Render

D5 Render
Mauricio Patino3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
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Eldorado House's Diagram

@ArezooEbrahimi

3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
Project

Eldorado House's Diagram

Dec 17, 2025

About this work

This render shows Eldorado House's Diagram following the course's introductions with a personal touch.

Rhinoceros 3D
Arezoo Ebrahimi3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render
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Instructors

Andy Christoforou
Andy Christoforou
1 Course5.0
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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5.0avg·19 Reviews
19 Comments
Matheus Fugino
Matheus Fugino

NICE content

Apr 27, 2026
Shaho Nabil
Shaho Nabil

amazing course

Jan 23, 2026
Arezoo Ebrahimi
Arezoo Ebrahimi

D5 was a new journey and I appreciate the hard work, although there is no D5 section in projects which is confusing and I hope you fix that. I also had problem with loading the videos. they kept stopping and I had to refresh the whole session to access them again. other than that, great course, looking forward to more free courses! thanks.

Dec 17, 2025
Hitesh
Hitesh

Very useful and Well taught Course

Dec 11, 2025
alessandro
alessandro

intresting

Nov 6, 2025
Tomer ellouk
Tomer ellouk

Was great

Nov 5, 2025
Sebaah S
Sebaah S

It has been really helpful workshops for beginners.

Nov 3, 2025
Md Tareq Abdullah
Md Tareq Abdullah

I previously used D5 software but Andy make it look really easy. God bless him. I enjoyed the class thoroughly.

Nov 3, 2025
yousra alaa
yousra alaa

so helpful and i really enjoyed the workshop nd Andy is very talented instructor

Nov 2, 2025
Thiago Costa
Thiago Costa

Amazing workshop

Oct 28, 2025
Youssef Rabei
Youssef Rabei

This workshop added to my and inspired my architectural journey so much

Oct 27, 2025
Amir Hariz
Amir Hariz

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.

Oct 27, 2025
Siegfred Carroz
Siegfred Carroz

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

Oct 27, 2025
Matteo Francesco De Maglie
Matteo Francesco De Maglie

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

Oct 26, 2025
Ghada Alrimal
Ghada Alrimal

great

Oct 26, 2025
Sondos Mahmoud Ahmed
Sondos Mahmoud Ahmed

Good workshop

Oct 26, 2025
Feroz Haider Rizvi
Feroz Haider Rizvi

Extremely helpful

Oct 26, 2025
TANISHQ GALPHAT
TANISHQ GALPHAT

good workshop

Oct 26, 2025
wind mia
wind mia

was a really good workshop

Oct 26, 2025
    5 / 5Course rating
    Oct 25, 2025Course dates
    500 SeatsAvailable seats
    5 LessonsTotal content
    CertificateUpon completion
    All levelsDifficulty
    4 HoursTotal duration
    11:00 - 15:00Session hours
    SaturdaySchedule
    LifetimeAccess