While the year wound down, December kept its own steady pace: full of learning, conversation, and connection. Across webinars, in-person meetups, student workshops, and regional sessions, the D5 community came together to exchange ideas and explore how real-time visualization and AI continue to shape our work.

Here’s what happened in December, and how it’s setting the tone for what’s next.

1. Key Learning Moments: Events, Workshops, Webinars

1.1 AI in Practice: Driving Efficiency, Profitability, and Competitive Advantage

This webinar marked a turning point in the AI conversation. Instead of asking what AI can do, the focus shifted to what it should do: simplify workflows, reduce friction, and enable better decision-making.

For many attendees, it served as a checkpoint — a moment to assess how real-time and AI-powered tools are already reshaping daily practice, not just future plans.

Watch the replay →

1.2 Artificial Intelligence in Architecture (AI+A) 4: AI for Everyone, New York

Hosted in person at the Center for Architecture, this event brought together architects, designers, and educators for a candid, engaging conversation about AI in design.

The discussion moved beyond speculation, focusing on how AI is being used today — and what it means for authorship, collaboration, and creative control. Attendees shared real-world insights, thoughtful questions, and practical examples from their own work.

The tone was open and inclusive, reflecting a shared goal: making AI accessible and supportive of the human side of architecture.

Also read: AI in Architecture 2025: The 5 Surprising Patterns We Didn’t Expect

1.3 ATN Summit — Workshop 01: BIG × D5 Render

This hands-on session offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how BIG uses visualization as part of its design thinking — not just a presentation step. By walking through real workflows, the session revealed how real-time rendering supports early ideation, faster alignment, and more effective communication.

Workshop details →

1.4 Regional Webinars: Consistent Signals Across Asia and the Middle East

D5 Partner-led sessions in UAE (VPS), India (Genesis), Malaysia (Medianetic), and Bangladesh (SmartBD) showed growing interest in practical, efficient tools. These weren’t just introductions to D5 — they reflected deepening curiosity about real-time and AI-driven workflows.
Taken together, the message was clear: architects are no longer testing at the edges — they’re integrating.

1.5 D5 Kickoff Workshop at KMITL, Bangkok

Held at the Faculty of Architecture, Art, and Design, this workshop introduced students to real-time rendering not as a shortcut, but as part of a professional design workflow. With demos, industry examples, and license guidance, students left with a clearer view of how visualization fits into real practice — and where new opportunities are emerging. Organized by Tech Data, the session reaffirmed D5’s long-term commitment to education.

1.6 Thailand Community Meetup: Growth Through Connection

December also marked D5’s first-ever Thailand Community Meetup — and it felt like the start of something lasting. Educators, designers, certified instructors, campus ambassadors, and partners came together to share knowledge, feedback, and ideas. Instructor-led sessions highlighted D5’s evolution into an all-in-one workflow. Open conversations created space for collaboration. The message was clear: growth accelerates when the community grows together.

1.7 The ATN x D5 Video Competition

We invite creators around the world to reimagine the BIG Birdhouse through a 30–60 second visualization — using light, atmosphere, and camera movement to craft a compelling environment and story.

Open to students, professionals, and hobbyists aged 16 and up. Entries may be submitted individually or as a team (one submission per person or team).

Submission deadline: February 16, 2026.

Learn more →

2. Fresh Reads

This month’s features offered time to slow down and explore the craft behind the visuals — from materials and style to studio process:

2.1 ChatGPT Image Generator vs. D5 AI: The Ultimate Texture Workflow

Can the chatgpt image generator free handle pro textures? We tested it against D5 Render. Discover the ultimate workflow for seamless, high-res archviz. Read more →

2.2 How to Visualize Vintage Interiors in D5 Render

Master the art of visualizing vintage interior design. Learn how to create stunning, photorealistic living room scenes from scratch using D5 Render's intuitive features. Read more →

2.3 Aqua Folium: Inside YCJ Studio’s Research-Driven Design Process

Go behind the scenes of YCJ Studio's award-winning ecological design. Explore their rigorous research methods and how real-time D5 Render drives their final visuals. Read more →

3. Tutorials & Videos

Short video formats made it easier for users to sharpen their skills on the go:

3.1 Eldorado Tres House Animation: A walkthrough of camera sequencing

3.2 Create Scale Models in 3 Minutes: Fast, clear techniques for early-phase design

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Closing the Year

December wrapped up 2025 with focus and purpose — through learning, connection, and clarity.
Thank you for being part of the journey. We’re building what’s next, together.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to 2026 — from all of us at the D5 Team.

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