November always carries a certain energy — that mix of wrapping up, leveling up, and preparing for what’s next. This month, that energy ran through everything: the events we joined, the sessions we hosted, the stories we published, and the creators we celebrated.
1. Programs to End the Year Strong
1.1 D5 2025 Collection — Call for Entries
Every year, this collection becomes a time capsule of what our community created — the breakthroughs, the experiments, the challenges turned into visuals. Whether it’s a polished animation or a personal story about your workflow, every submission helps shape the bigger picture.
Submit yours here →
1.2 Year-End Promo: D5 for Teams
Many studios use December to rethink how they collaborate. This promo makes it easier to start 2026 with D5 for Teams — designed to help studios create, share, and deliver as one. Discover our exclusive year-end offer, available for a limited time, only on Nov 20 – Dec 31.
2. Power Sessions & Learning Highlights
2.1 Redefine Rendering with AI — Nov 13
This session felt like a shift. Architects came with real questions, real constraints, and left with clearer ways to use AI in their daily workflow — from faster iteration loops to more confident decision-making.
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2.2 Coming this December
As the year winds down, we’re closing 2025 with three deeply practical learning experiences — each designed to help architects enter 2026 with sharper skills and smarter workflows.
- BIG × D5 Render Live Workshop — Dec 6A rare, behind-the-scenes look into how BIG’s visualization team builds narrative and clarity through real-time tools. More details →
- AI in Practice — Dec 11A session crafted for leaders who want to turn AI into measurable efficiency and profitability. Register here →
- AIA NY × D5: “AI for Everyone” — Dec 13A look at how AI can empower everyday architectural tasks — not just specialized workflows.
3. Global Events
3.1 BIG in Japan — Tokyo
This wasn’t just an event — it felt like a masterclass in design storytelling. BIG walked attendees through how they merge concept thinking with real-time visualization to build clarity early, before a project even takes shape.
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3.2 Expo CIHAC — Mexico City
For three days, the booth never really slowed. New faces stopped by with curiosity, long-time users shared their results, and the conversation kept circling back to one idea: how AI and real-time rendering are changing production speed and communication.
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3.3 Indonesia BIM Conference 2025 — Bali
D5 Render introduced how AI-driven real-time rendering strengthens BIM workflows with faster iteration and smoother multi-team coordination. The discussion emphasized how D5 helps teams move from concept to final visuals with greater efficiency.
3.4 Workshops at Universities — Bandung and Jakarta
Our partner in Indonesia, Neosia, hosted two D5 Render workshops: Universitas Multimedia Nusantara and ITB. Both had very lively audiences who were very excited about exploring real-time and AI-driven rendering.
4. Fresh Reads: New Blogs & Case Studies
This month’s content felt especially diverse — from intimate creator stories to highly technical AI insights.
Each piece opens a window into how different professionals think, design, and solve problems using D5.
4.1 Case Studies
4.1.1 Real-time Collaboration: How Leading Architecture Firm, AO Unites Teams and Clients with D5 for Teams
Discover how AO Architects uses D5 for Teams to unify designers and clients, accelerate workflows, and transform real-time architectural collaboration. Read more →
4.1.2 Designing Nature, Naturally: AiSA Architecture’s Photorealistic Rendering in D5 Render
D5 empowered AiSA’s two-person team to deliver world-class visuals up to 10× faster, achieving the quality and impact of large international firms. Read more →
4.1.3 Speed, Light, and Emotion — Studio Megami’s Take on Real-Time Architectural Rendering
See how Studio Megami used D5 Render to cut render time by 5×, boost profit, and deliver photorealistic visuals in real time. Read more →
4.1.4 Turning Process into Pride: Accessible Photorealism that Builds Student Confidence
How D5 Render helps students move from fragmented workflows to confident, client-ready presentations. Read more →
4.2 This Month’s Must-Reads
Whether you're exploring atmosphere design or experimenting with AI-driven detailing, these reads offer both inspiration and practical direction.
4.2.1 Japanese Garden Design: Bring Projects to Life with Animated Plants
Discover how D5 Render brings your Japanese garden design to life with animated plants and real-time rendering. Create serene, dynamic landscapes effortlessly. Read more →
4.2.2 One-Click Semi-Transparent Materials for Stunning Architectural Renders
Discover how to create realistic semi-transparent materials in D5 Render with an easy, 4-step guide. Read more →
4.2.3 The Human Touch in AI Landscaping Design
D5 Render 2.11 blends human intuition with AI-accelerated tools, helping designers create landscapes faster without losing authorship. Read more →
4.2.4 AI Rendering in Action: 10 D5 Features That Transform Your Workflow
Discover the hidden D5 features that top visualization artists use to turn hours of tweaking into minutes of precision—unlocking new levels of realism and speed in every render. Read more →
4.2.5 How to Light Dark Rooms: Interior Lighting with D5 Render
Make windowless spaces shine: interior lighting in D5 Render with pro GI tips, real-world fixtures, and a repeatable workflow for warm, balanced scenes. Read more →
4.2.6 AI in Architecture 2025: The 5 Surprising Patterns We Didn’t Expect
AI is transforming architecture, with designers adopting it faster than firms—and seeing big gains in speed and approvals. This article shares five surprising insights from our survey of 665 professionals. Read more →
5. Tutorials & Quick Learning Videos
This month’s tutorials had one common theme: showing how small techniques can immediately elevate realism. Easy to follow, quick to apply — perfect for squeezing in a skill boost during busy weeks.
- Night City Rendering — building mood through lighting.
- AI vs Manual: The Ultimate Battle — what AI does well, and where manual control still shines.
- Realistic Mountain & Forest Creation — nature scenes that feel alive.
6. Looking Ahead
December will close the year with a strong lineup:
- BIG × D5 Live Workshop
- Two major AI webinars
- Final submissions for the D5 2025 Collection
- New tutorials and holiday-season creative content
It’s shaping up to be a powerful finish.
7. Thank You for an Incredible Month
November was a snapshot of a community in motion — learning, experimenting, connecting across continents, and pushing their craft forward.
Let’s finish 2025 with the same energy and step into 2026 with even bigger ideas.
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