Lumion

Lumion is a real-time 3D architectural visualization software developed by Lumion BV, a Dutch company. It is designed to help architects and designers create fast, photorealistic visualizations of buildings and environments. The program emphasizes rapid scene setup, live preview, and high-quality renders.

Lumion offers a built-in library of materials, objects, landscapes, weather, lighting, and atmospheric effects, as well as post-processing tools to adjust color, exposure, and depth of field. Users can create still renders, animations, and 360-degree panoramas, as well as fly-throughs and walkthroughs to communicate design intent. The real-time rendering engine allows immediate feedback as changes are made.

In terms of workflow, Lumion accepts models from many major design programs via standard 3D formats and supports integration with several CAD/BIM tools through direct plugins or live links. It runs on Windows and relies on GPU acceleration to deliver fast previews and high-quality outputs.

Lumion is widely used by architectural firms, interior designers, landscape architects, and urban planners for design visualization, client presentations, marketing visuals, and proposal materials. It is updated through new versions that expand content libraries, improve performance, and enhance rendering realism.