We’d love to see a dedicated AI rendering tool integrated directly into Archicad.
The current Visualizer tool is a good start, but it tends to alter the model too much and is clearly geared more toward early concept design than producing final-quality renders. What we really need is a tool that respects the integrity of the developed model and simply enhances it with realistic textures, lighting, and backgrounds.
Interestingly, even ChatGPT (using free-tier tools) is already capable of taking basic OpenGL views and producing stunning, high-res images with minimal input—demonstrating that this technology is not only viable but already widely accessible.
A built-in feature that allows users to re-render OpenGL views with AI-enhanced materials and backgrounds—without altering geometry—would be a major step forward. It would offer a fast, efficient alternative to exporting into tools like Twinmotion, which while powerful, can be cumbersome for simple high-quality output needs.
There are web-based tools that can do this already, but having native integration within Archicad would be ideal. It would keep the platform competitive and at the forefront of the AI revolution in architectural design.
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