STEP 6 - Materials | Give Surfaces their Identity

Materials are what ground architecture in reality - without them, renderings remain abstract and incomplete

5 Tips to integrate materials into the scene

  • Prioritize Quality Textures (Use high-resolution, well-mapped textures to avoid flat or repetitive surfaces)

  • Mind Scale and Proportion (Ensure Texture patterns; bricks, tiles, wood grain, and others are property scaled to the model)

  • Balance Variety and Consistency (Combine Materials thoughtfully to avoid clutter while reinforcing design intent)

  • Use PBR Materials (Physically Based Rendering Textures ensure realistic behavior under light and reflections)

  • Test Under Different Lighting (Check Materials in daylight, evening, and artificial lighting to confirm realism and mood)

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