{"id":56349,"date":"2019-11-25T08:45:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T13:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=56349"},"modified":"2021-06-25T08:10:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:10:36","slug":"adobe-substance-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/tools\/adobe-substance-source\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe Offers a Stunning Array of Materials for Architectural Visualization"},"content":{"rendered":"

Substance by Adobe<\/a> is fast becoming the go-to resource for material textures in the architectural visualization industry, and when one feasts their eyes on the following images, it\u2019s not hard to see why. The leading creative software maker\u2019s Substance Source material library was recently expanded to more than 2,400 materials, with the addition of 580 new materials dedicated to architectural visualization.<\/p>\n

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The new materials are split into two broad categories: Interior and Exterior Design. Materials in both categories harness the power of procedural generation<\/a> \u2014 the process of creating computer models using algorithms rather than manual operations. This enables each material to be transformed in real time using a series of unique parameters.<\/p>\n

Thanks to this powerful software, designers can edit the most minute details of any surface, opening up an incredible array of design possibilities and giving architects full control over the final result. \u201cOur goal is to create a toolbox of digital materials dedicated to architectural professionals. Beyond a simple texture, with its derived forms, each material behaves like a mini library of inspiration,\u201d states Nicolas Paulhac, Head of Content Creation for 3D & Immersive at Adobe.<\/p>\n

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What does this look like in practice? For materials in the Interior Design<\/a> category, a simple-to-use control panel allows users to manipulate the shape of thousands of 3D tiles on a wall, fine-tune the aggregate within terrazzo surfaces, or radically alter intricate patterns on carpet. The results are stunningly effective, providing an infinite number of finish options to suit any style of architectural space.<\/p>\n

As well as mainstream materials such as cement tiles, terrazzo and PVC, there are some beautiful alternatives for vintage interiors such as cork, parquet and even caning. Perhaps the most stunning material of all, though, is translucent concrete, created by optical fiber strands cast into a block of cement. With countless parameters for each material ranging from the common to the unexpected, magical effects can result.<\/p>\n