Plans glued to cardboard are only so effective for the “visually impaired.” Present your clients and design review boards with full physical detail to tell the real story. Our 3D printed models can accurately show exterior details such as windows, doors, railings, decks and stairs, beam ends, and site/landscape features. As the name suggests, 3D Printers "print" physical models of 3D digital models, layer by layer, in a matter of hours. 3D printers operate similar to standard inkjet printers but instead of ink on paper they print a binder solution on high performance plaster powder. The powder solidifies where the binder has been printed and a new layer of powder is applied on top. This stacking process continues until the model is complete. Visualize your design like never before with a detailed 3D print from LGM.

Want to show your design within it's context? Try one of LGM's multi-building 3D printed models. These can be as large as 4' x 8', and can show as many buildings as you like. A high-density foam block is milled and finished to represent your site, and the 3D printed buildings are integrated accurately. Per-site plan landscaping is added to create one of our most detail inclusive models. Show off the big picture with a multi-building model.

To really make your design clear, consider using color to emphasize certain elements. Models can be printed with color or painted after being printed to represent materiality, zoning, intended use, existing vs. proposed structures, or anything else you may need to differentiate. Please ask us about our color 3D printing options to find out more.