Making Models: A Key Skill in Architecture
Making models is an important part of designing buildings. There are different ways to make these models look more realistic and detailed.

Choosing the Right Materials
Choosing the right materials is very important. For example, foam core is great for building structures because it's light. To add texture, you can use materials like paper, basswood, or acrylic. Each of these materials helps make the model look more real.

Keeping Scale Accurate
It's important to keep the right scale so everything looks real. Using a consistent scale like 1:50 or 1:100 helps make sure all the parts of the model match the design. Even a small mistake in scale can make the model look off.

Making the Surface Look Real
How you finish the model can really change how it looks. Techniques like painting, spraying, or layering materials (like varnish) can protect the model and make it look like real-world surfaces. This adds more interest to the model.

Using Lights
Adding lights to your models can help show how space works and how different materials look together. Using LEDs or making openings for light can highlight important areas. This can make the model look different depending on the time of day.

Adding Details
Small details, like windows, doors, or plants, can make a big difference in how real the model looks. You can use tools like a laser cutter or even make things by hand to add these details, making your model really impressive.

Using these techniques will help improve your model-making skills in Design Studio I. They will also help show your architectural ideas more clearly.