3D rendering in Traverse City & Northern Michigan.

3D renderings that show the house before it's built

A floor plan tells a builder what to build. A rendering tells everyone else what it will look like. We produce photorealistic exterior and interior renderings as a standalone service, priced separately from full home design, whether or not we drew the plans.

3D rendering services

• 3D exterior renderings — daytime, dusk, or seasonal settings
• 3D interior renderings (physically based rendering / PBR)
• Material and finish studies for client decision-making
• Renderings for marketing, listings, or investor presentations
• Renderings from existing plans, even if we didn't draw them

Who uses it

• Homeowners — see the design, and settle on siding, roofing, and finishes, before committing to construction
• Builders — show a client exactly what they're getting, so there's no ambiguity later
• Realtors and developers — exterior and interior images for listings, marketing, and development presentations

Turnaround time

Estimated completion is within 7 business days. You'll get an estimated delivery timeline at consultation. Rush turnaround is available when project timelines require it — reach out directly and we'll tell you what's realistic for your specific project.

What it costs

Every rendering job gets a written quote before anything starts, based on the number of views and the level of detail. No work begins without your approval.

How a project starts

1. Send your files — sketches, PDFs, DWG files, or images of what you have. Include any notes on what you need produced and any formatting requirements.
2. We scope and quote — we review what you've sent, confirm the scope, and send you a written quote before anything starts. No work begins without your approval.
3. You approve — once you give the go-ahead we begin modeling.
4. Preview delivered — we return a draft for your review before finalizing. For renderings, we deliver an initial view for feedback before producing the full set.
5. Revisions and final delivery — corrections are addressed and the final files are delivered in your preferred format.

Common questions

What software do you use?
We build 3D models and renderings in Chief Architect with PBR (physically based rendering) for photorealistic output.

Can you produce a rendering from plans you didn't draw?
Yes. If you have an existing drawing set — from another designer, a builder, or an architect — we can produce renderings from those plans without needing to redraw anything. Send us the drawings and we'll confirm what we need to get started.

Do you need a full drawing set to produce a rendering?
Not necessarily. For a basic exterior rendering we typically need at minimum floor plans and exterior elevations. For interior renderings we need the floor plan and any finish or material specifications you want reflected. The more complete the information, the more accurate the rendering.

How do I send files?
Email works for most projects. For large files — high-resolution scans, large DWG sets — we can arrange a shared folder or file transfer link. We'll confirm the handoff method when we scope the project.