Design Decision-Making with Atmos Renders
How does Atmos simplify the design phase of building custom?
The vast majority of homeowners can rattle off a list of details they’d love to change in their current home, or a wishlist for their next home. The reality is, no existing home is quite perfect for any one buyer. Every family and every lifestyle is different, which means that no matter how beautifully designed a home might be, the end user will likely have at least a few preferences that stray from the reality of the home.
One way to address this uniqueness of homeowner needs? Building a custom home. However, many buyers shy away from the idea of custom building. We spoke with Stephen Chou, Head of Product, and Bryan Scott, Head of Architecture Operations, about how Atmos addresses the tricky design phase of custom building.
What Makes Designing a Custom Home So Difficult?
One reason why many homebuyers shy away from the idea of custom homebuilding is because they lack a design background. The fear that this will leave them overwhelmed and confused in the design decision-making phase of homebuilding is enough to turn them away from the process as a whole. Without a working knowledge of the many options for each and every home detail, the concept of designing a home from scratch sounds understandably off-putting.
On top of making budget decisions and decoding the many steps of the custom home design process, buyers worry that trying to figure out how every aspect of their new home will look and fit together will be a frustrating struggle. For many, visualizing layouts and pinpointing the key differences between each design option does not come naturally. Fortunately, the technology behind Atmos addresses this common source of stress.
Design Decision-Making with Atmos
Before entering into the deeper design and customization phase, every Atmos buyer selects a general home plan. This operates as a baseline which can be adapted according to their design and layout preferences. Then, the buyer fills out a questionnaire designed to get to the bottom of their must-haves when it comes to the organization, amenities, and special requirements within their home.
From here, buyers will work with Project Managers to make design selections that fit into their budget and their lifestyle needs. Once these selections are complete, it’s time for the architectural review phase.
Here’s where the magic happens. In the architectural review phase, every client sees their home in 3-D as a walkthrough. Here, they’ll see their home with all the changes they’ve selected. The white model will show exterior perspectives, then once design selections like light fixtures and flooring have been made, clients get to see a color interior walkthrough and a second set of exterior renders. The ability to see these countless choices come together before construction begins means that buyers can make important changes and hone in on the home they truly want. Finally, after any last tweaks and the final design selections are complete, clients will see a color walkthrough as their last step before choosing a builder.
Custom home buyers have to make so many decisions, it becomes impossible to keep them all straight mentally. Most people can’t readily visualize these layouts by description or a stock image alone. These 3D renders help bring clarity, while Project Managers assist with setting a manageable pace for each step. These elements come together to create a more streamlined and intentional custom home design experience for every buyer.
Instead of entering into the next phase crossing their fingers that the design selections they chose will look good together, Atmos buyers can complete virtual walkthroughs and watch it all come together before they break ground.
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