Enscape one Click Wall cladding Materials no Sketchup modeling

Enscape one Click Wall cladding Materials no Sketchup modeling 

Wall cladding is an essential aspect of building design, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits such as insulation and protection against weather elements. One popular material used for wall cladding is PBR (painted ribbed) panels, which offer a cost-effective and low-maintenance solution for commercial and industrial structures.

In this tutorial, we will explore how to create realistic wall cladding using PBR materials in Enscape and SketchUp. Enscape is a real-time rendering plugin that integrates seamlessly with SketchUp to provide a high-quality visualization of 3D models. PBR materials, on the other hand, are a type of material that simulates the way light interacts with real-world materials, resulting in realistic textures and reflections.

Step 1: Setting up the SketchUp model

The first step in creating wall cladding is to set up the SketchUp model. This involves creating a 3D model of the building or structure and adding details such as doors, windows, and roof. It is essential to ensure that the model is well-organized, with proper layering and naming conventions, to make it easier to work with in Enscape.

Step 2: Adding the wall cladding material

Once the model is set up, the next step is to add the wall cladding material. To do this, we will use PBR materials, which can be downloaded from various online sources such as SketchUp Texture Club or Texture Haven.

In SketchUp, go to the Materials tab and click on the Create Material button. Name the material "PBR Wall Cladding" and select the texture map that you downloaded. Make sure to adjust the scale and orientation of the texture to fit the size and shape of the cladding.

Step 3: Applying the material to the model

With the PBR material created, we can now apply it to the wall cladding in the model. To do this, select the faces that make up the wall cladding and apply the material by clicking on it in the Materials tab.

To ensure that the material looks realistic in Enscape, it is essential to adjust the settings of the material. Click on the material in the Materials tab and go to the Edit tab. Here, you can adjust the roughness, reflectivity, and other parameters to simulate the real-world properties of the PBR material.

Step 4: Rendering the model in Enscape

With the wall cladding material applied, we can now render the model in Enscape to see how the PBR material looks in a real-time environment. Launch Enscape by clicking on the Enscape button in the toolbar, and wait for the render to load.

Once the render is complete, you can navigate through the model using the Enscape navigation tools to inspect the wall cladding and see how it interacts with light and shadows. If you are not satisfied with the results, go back to SketchUp and adjust the settings of the PBR material until you achieve the desired look.

Step 5: Fine-tuning the render settings

To achieve the best results in Enscape, it is essential to fine-tune the render settings. In the Enscape settings window, you can adjust the quality settings, lighting, and other parameters to achieve the desired level of realism and detail.

For example, you can increase the number of samples in the Global Illumination settings to reduce noise and improve the quality of the shadows. You can also adjust the exposure and contrast settings to achieve the desired level of brightness and contrast in the render.

Step 6: Exporting the render

Once you are satisfied with the render, you can export it from Enscape in various formats such as JPEG, PNG, or BMP. In the Enscape window, click on the Export button and select the desired format and resolution.