Limitations of current tools

2D maps and plans
The lack of the third dimension in 2D maps and plans makes them less useful as evidence in building objections, because they fail to properly visualize the spatial impact of the building in its surroundings.

Photo renderings
Traditional building objections to prove for example a project’s impact on a lake view or the perception of the volumetric impact on a neighborhood are still very costly.

Abstract 3D models
Models provided by public open data from the municipality do not give a good understanding of the building’s impact on its surroundings.
How real-world 3D models improve and speed-up building permit cases


Realistic view impact evaluations
Evaluate the view impact of a new building and provide all parties with a human perspective of how a project will impact their experience, as realistic as if they were already there.

Simplified feasibility studies with volumetric models
Keep stakeholders and communities visually informed to provide transparency and promote acceptance.

Enhanced legal communication
A better communication tool to reduce the amount of pleas and objections and speed up case resolutions at low cost.

Use case: the Municipality of Fällanden
The Swiss municipality of Fällanden (ZH) leveraged 3D models for their communal development project to offer their population an interactive visualization of the newly planned buildings. Thanks to the resulting clarity, they achieved a faster and more participatory decision-making process.