Enscape is a commercial real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin. It is mainly used in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields for real-time visualization, interactive design reviews, and client communication. It is developed and maintained by Chaos, whose headquarters are based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
In 2022, Enscape's developer, Enscape GmbH, merged with Chaos, developer of the rendering software V-Ray.
Overview The main focus of Enscape lies in the calculation of realistic visualizations of architecture with low operating complexity. A real-time method is applied to achieve higher iteration speeds at the planning project by reducing waiting times. The respective CAD model is used, for example, to derive a virtual reality simulation.
Enscape uses OpenGL 4.4 and Vulkan and provides photorealistic representations of the underlying CAD models. With the help of a path-tracing procedure and physically based material models, the global illumination can be visualized realistically.
The following design solutions are currently supported:
Revit SketchUp Rhinoceros 3D ArchiCAD Vectorworks ReluxDesktop
Special Features of the Renderer
Enscape is based on the self-developed renderer optimized for architectural visualization GPU controlled rendering technologies are used to display all architectural project sizes without loss of detail (e.g. by LOD [level of detail]) Hybrid ray tracing to simulate physically correct indirect lighting and reflection, combining image-based screen space techniques with BVH based global data structures Global lighting calculations can thus be performed very quickly and largely independently of the complexity of the project Real-time rendering: Design changes can be viewed instantly, in one workflow, through a rendering window linked to the live model. Bi-directional sync: Updates can be seen instantly in Enscape and in the original scene. Changes made in the model or in Enscape sync both ways. AI-powered ideation: Creative directions can be explored with the Veras integration. AI-enhanced scene enrichment: Scenes can be enhanced and adjusted for higher-quality and more accurate visuals. AI image upscaler: Low-resolution drafts or renders can be upscaled up to 16K.
References
Further reading
Eric Haines, Tomas Akenine-Möller: Ray Tracing Gems, Apress, Berkeley, CA (2019), Website John G. Brook, SketchUp for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp, Wiley; 1 edition (December 27, 2018) P. 329–332 Lance Kirby, Eddy Krygiel, Marcus Kim, Mastering Autodesk Revit 2018, John Wiley & Sons Inc (July 2017) , P. 518 & 522 Jeff Hanson, Daniel John Stine, Autodesk Revit 2019 Architectural Command Reference, SDC Publications (May 4, 2018), , Chapter 2 P. 2, Chapter 5 P. 14, Chapter 10 P. 29 Christoph van Treeck, Thomas Kistemann, Christian Schauer, Gebäudetechnik als Strukturgeber für Bau- und Betriebsprozesse, Springer Vieweg; Auflage: 1. Aufl. 2019 (October 26, 2018), P. 74-76 Anisha Sankar (2019). Design Architecture in Virtual Reality. UWSpace. Website K. Hoolahan, 2019, Gamification of exercise for Fibromyalgia using virtual reality, in Proceedings of Virtual Reality International Conference (VRIC), S. Richir Ed, 20- 22 March, Laval, France, Publisher: LavalVirtual, www.laval-virtual.com,
External links
Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 review, AEC Magazine, 03.01.2019 (Benchmark testing RNvidia]] Blog, 12.10.2018 (Showcasing the RTX 4000 using Enscape) Andreas Schilling: Bistro-Demo mit Hybrid-Ray-Tracing neu erstellt, Hardwareluxx, 04.03.2019 Glenn Howells shows how IT can inject time into creative process, PlaceTech, 03.26.2019 Greg Corke: Five tools for real-time rendering, AEC Magazine, 09.21.2018 Nadia Cameron: VR tapped by Sydney hospital to engage visitors and staff in redevelopment, CMO From IDG, 02.11.2019 Katherine Allen: Exploring Your Project in Virtual Reality, ArchDaily, 01.14.2019 Rich Thomas: Gensler Project Architect Nate Dison Solves Problems and Sets Precedents, Autodesk's Redshift, 01.31.2018 Henry T. Casey: HP Brings VR to its Workstations in G4 ZBook Lineup, Laptop Mag, 04.17.2017 Camille Khouri: Black mirrors: part two, ArchitectureNow, 04.20.2018 Tom Sawyer, Jeff Rubenstone, and Scott Lewis: Making Construction Innovation Stick, 02.14.2018 Hyeyun Jung: Collaborative Design Process With Enscape Plug-In, 05.16.2018 RELUX: https://relux.com/en/realtime-renderer.html, 09.01.2023