D5 3.0, D5 Lite, D5 Works, and more — welcome to the new era of real-time design & visualization
We started 2026 with our biggest launch yet. In January, we introduced a unified creative ecosystem designed to meet you at every stage of the design journey — from early ideation to final delivery. With D5 Render 3.0, D5 Lite, and D5 Works, we’re moving closer to one seamless, AI-powered workflow that keeps creativity in flow.
Here’s a quick look at what went live this month — and how you can make the most of it.
1. Product Launches
1.1 D5 Render 3.0
D5 3.0 delivers a significant upgrade to real-time visualization workflows — combining advanced atmospheric features, AI-assisted tools, and performance enhancements designed for production-ready rendering and animation. Built for high-end visual storytelling, this release is powered by AI to support faster iteration, greater clarity, and uninterrupted creative flow—and integrates seamlessly with D5 Lite for early-stage design.
1.2 D5 Lite: Visualize Early, Powered by D5 Engine
Built for quick concept design, D5 Lite brings AI-native real-time visualization powered by D5 Engine to your SketchUp workflow — no switching tools, no waiting. It’s the perfect entry point for early-stage design thinking—ideal for fast, fluid iterations.
1.3 D5 Works: Curated Assets for Spatial Design
D5 Works is a 3D asset platform for managing assets, scenes, and workflows—designed to support collaboration across individuals and teams. With curated, render-ready content for spatial design, it helps you store, organize, and share models and presets in one place, fully integrated into your D5 workflow. Whether you're working solo or across studios, D5 Works centralizes everything you need to stay productive.
→ See how it fits into AEC workflows
2. Webinars
2.1 Explore 3.0 with Us
Watch the official walkthrough of D5 Render 3.0 and learn the entire D5 workflow—from SketchUp with D5 Lite, to real-time rendering in D5 Render, to asset management in D5 Works. This session also includes a full demo of the latest features and a behind-the-scenes look at the 3.0 trailer creation process
2.2 Cesium Webinar: Contextualize Your Project in Minutes
Learn how to combine Cesium with D5 to place your design in real terrain and urban data—complete with lighting and atmosphere—within minutes.
3. New Tutorials
3.1 AI Agent — How to automate architectural render with AI Agent: environment, vegetation, lighting
3.2 Volumetric Clouds — Learn how to create immersive skies and lighting effects
3.3 True Displacement — Add realistic texture depth with zero post-production
4. D5 3.0 Challenge: Show Your Workflow, Win Rewards
A global creative challenge for all D5 users. Whether you're just getting started or already building production-ready visuals in D5 3.0, this is your chance to experiment, share your process, and earn exclusive rewards.
✨ Explorer Track – Submit your first 3.0 project to unlock a 5-day D5 Pro Trial
🔥 Workflow Pioneer – Share how you're using 3.0 in your professional pipeline. Top entries receive a 3-month D5 Pro license and shortlist for Artwork of the Year.
Deadline: April 20, 2026
5. Fresh Reads
This month, we spotlighted how the D5 Engine is powering real architectural workflows. From BIM integration to competition-winning designs, see how creators and studios are pushing real-time visualization further.
- Oliworks — Real-time design helped them take first place in a major architecture competition
- VK Group — Scaling visualization in a growing architecture firm
- Studio88 — Seamless integration with Archicad and BIM
Thank You for an Incredible Start to 2026
This month set a bold new direction for the D5 platform — and we’re just getting started. Thank you for your support, your creativity, and your feedback. We’re excited to keep growing with you this year.
Design with intent. Visualize without limits. Stay in the flow.
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