Key Takeaways:

• ‍Real-time rendering with D5, showcased live at AIA 2025, enables teams to iterate quickly, accelerating design decisions and approvals.
• ‍AI-powered tools streamline visualization by simplifying texture creation, enhancing post-production, and auto-generating environments.
• ‍Collaborative features like D5 for Teams allow studios to scale efficiently, enabling multi-user rendering across global teams with ease.
• ‍Hardware-optimized performance through D5’s collaboration with HP Z Workstations gave attendees a firsthand look at the software running at peak speed, smoothness, and stability—demonstrating the power of pairing high-performance computing with real-time design tools.

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At the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 in Boston, D5 Render teamed up with HP to deliver a hands-on showcase powered by HP’s high-performance Z Workstations. This collaboration brought real-time, AI-enhanced rendering to life for thousands of architecture professionals, offering a glimpse into what’s possible when cutting-edge software meets powerful hardware. It wasn’t just a gathering of the architectural world’s brightest minds—it was a proving ground for the future of design tools. With over 13,000 professionals attending and 600+ exhibitors showcasing the next generation of building technology, this year’s AIA25 put a spotlight on the shifting expectations in architectural visualization.

Where Real-Time Rendering Took Center Stage

From June 4 to 7, D5 Render welcomed visitors at Booth #2269 with immersive, hands-on demonstrations of real-time path tracing, LiveSync integration, and AI-powered workflows. Powered by HP Z high-performance workstations, the booth became a destination where architects, project managers, and visualization specialists experienced what it truly means to design, iterate, and present ideas without delay. The combination of D5 Render’s real-time, AI-enhanced capabilities and HP’s professional-grade hardware ensured smoother performance, faster processing, and higher reliability—offering attendees a compelling demonstration of production-ready rendering at its best.

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But it wasn’t just about aesthetics. It was about addressing real-world design bottlenecks: faster approvals, smoother revisions, and accelerating the path from concept to execution.

Tailored Tools for Every Role in Architecture

D5 address the unique demands of each role within the design and delivery process:

For Principals & Design Directors

Outdated visualisation tools slow down design decisions. D5 enables real-time iteration, helping teams maintain visual clarity and design intent from concept through to delivery.

For Studio & Project Managers

Deadlines won’t wait. With D5, teams eliminate rendering bottlenecks, reduce revision delays, and deliver client-ready visuals faster—without increasing headcount.

For Visualisation Artists

3D artists experienced full creative control with real-time photorealistic results. No more render farms or wait times—just high-quality visuals that match the speed of imagination.

For Firm Leaders & Decision Makers

Beyond performance, D5 demonstrated business impact: 80% faster rendering, over $100K saved in annual outsourcing, and consistent visual quality across teams. A strategic edge for firms of all sizes.

AI-Enhanced Workflows: A Glimpse into What’s Next

As AIA25 explored the evolving role of AI in architectural design, D5 Render brought those ideas to life with practical, hands-on tools. Attendees saw how D5's AI features streamline workflows—from skipping complex PBR setup with AI-generated textures, to refining lighting and mood through in-app post-production, to auto-generating site-ready environments. These were not abstract concepts; D5's AI tools reduce friction and help architects move faster from concept to compelling visuals. The result? Faster iterations, quicker client approvals, and more projects completed—without additional overhead.

Also read: AI Rendering Revolution: D5 2.11's Smart Tools for Designers

Industry Recognition: Best of Show Award

D5’s innovation didn’t go unnoticed. Architosh honoured D5 for Teams with the 2025 Best of Show Award in the Visualisation category, citing its real-time, cloud-native collaboration. With seamless integration across SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Archicad, and support for multi-user editing, D5 for Teams empowers studios to design, render, and revise together—whether in-house or distributed globally.

Also read: Real-time Collaborative 3D Design & Visualization for Architects

The Verdict: AIA25 Confirmed the Future Is Real-Time

Many tools talk about speed, AI, or integration. At AIA25, D5 Render demonstrated all three—live. For those who visited Booth #2269, the message was clear: the next era of visualisation is not only faster and smarter, but more intuitive, collaborative, and scalable.

From studio principals to project managers, 3D artists to firm leaders, thousands walked away with a new perspective on what’s possible when rendering matches the pace of design.

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