The exercise shows how a simple SketchUp 3D volume, defined solely by its basic geometry, can be transformed into a complex architectural proposal. Starting from the initial schematic model, the system interprets proportions, levels, and shapes, and converts them into a fully developed building, complete with textures, vegetation, lighting, and an urban context.
It is a good test to evaluate the extent to which AI understands spatial structure and is capable of generating a coherent and rich interpretation from a minimal geometric skeleton.
Adding a bit of perspective to this post, myself I have always loved 3D and I have worked over it in the past using it from different approaches, starting from architectural modelling to massive QC of LOD1 buildings anywhere in the world. That’s why I see these Gemini features as something kind on interesting and related to my world.
Some links related to 3D available in Geovisualization.net thus created by me in the past :-):
https://geovisualization.net/tag/3d/
https://geovisualization.net/2010/06/12/gisarchitechtural-scenaries-awesome/
https://geovisualization.net/2009/08/11/vicalvaro-buildings-3d-madrid-spain/
https://geovisualization.net/2014/05/02/rsme-comparing-lidar-data-with-a-third-partys-3d-dataset/
https://geovisualization.net/2013/04/04/solar-shadows-analysis-on-rue-massillon-nantes-france/
https://geovisualization.net/2013/04/03/shadow-analysis-en-puerta-de-arganda-madrid/
https://geovisualization.net/2010/02/18/ever-tried-google-earth-3d-building-maker/
https://geovisualization.net/2009/08/15/one-more-3d-building-avenida-de-la-vega-28108-restaurante-asiatico-sheng-madrid-spain/
Let me know what do you think about it!
Alberto C.
Geodata Analyst, ex 3D designer and always a curious person 🙂
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