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D5 Render

AI-powered real-time architectural visualization

Real-time ray tracing renderer with AI-powered asset population and live sync plugins for instant photorealistic visualization directly from design tools.

$15.8M raised 📈 Growth Stage
Founded 2015 • Used by major firms including BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), ranked #1 architecture software on G2 in 2021
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Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

Architectural visualization teams spend weeks waiting for photorealistic renders, often discovering design issues late in the process when changes are expensive. Traditional rendering workflows require exporting models, setting up scenes manually, and waiting hours for final images, creating bottlenecks in client communication and design iteration.

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The Solution

Real-time ray tracing technology with AI-powered asset population allows architects to see photorealistic results instantly as they design. Live sync plugins automatically update renders when models change in Revit, SketchUp, or other tools, while AI agents populate environments with materials and objects in seconds.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

Desktop App Plugin SaaS
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Integrations

Autodesk Revit SketchUp Archicad 3ds Max Rhino Blender Cinema 4D Vectorworks
Disciplines
Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Institutional

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: 3D models
Optional: Material assignments, Lighting setup, Camera angles
Formats: Revit RVT, SketchUp SKP, FBX, 3DS, DWG, IFC
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Output

What you get

Format: Real-time rendered images and animations
Fields: Photorealistic images up to 16K resolution, Real-time walkthrough videos, VR-ready environments, Panoramic renders, Animation sequences
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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary real-time ray tracing with D5 GI (Global Illumination) and AI Super Resolution
Accuracy: Near-offline rendering quality in real-time (specific metrics not publicly disclosed)
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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Content ownership retained by users, D5 does not claim rights to user content
Training: D5 will not use user Content as training data without express written consent
Compliance: PCI DSS Level 1 (payment processing via Stripe), EU/US data protection compliance (international transfers)
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API

Integration

Endpoint: No public API available
Method: Plugin-based integration only

Use Cases

  • • Real-time architectural visualization during design process
  • • Client presentation with instant design iterations
  • • Marketing renders for real estate and development
  • • Interior design visualization with furniture placement
  • • Landscape architecture and urban planning visualization

Pricing

Free
D5 Community - Free for non-commercial use with full features
Pro
D5 Pro - $38/month or $360/year ($30/month annually)
Enterprise
D5 for Teams - Starts at $75/month per seat with collaboration features
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📚 Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-02-01
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