Enscape
Computer graphics software plugin
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Enscape is a commercial real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin. It is mainly used in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields for real-time visualization, interactive design reviews, and client communication. It is developed and maintained by Chaos, whose headquarters are based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
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| Developer | Chaos |
| Initial release | 2015 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS |
| License | commercial |
| Website | https://www.chaos.com |
In 2022, Enscape's developer, Enscape GmbH, merged with Chaos, developer of the rendering software V-Ray.[1]
Overview
The main focus of Enscape lies in the calculation of realistic visualizations of architecture with low operating complexity. A real-time method is applied to achieve higher iteration speeds at the planning project by reducing waiting times. The respective CAD model is used, for example, to derive a virtual reality simulation.
Enscape uses OpenGL 4.4[2] and Vulkan and provides photorealistic representations of the underlying CAD models. With the help of a path-tracing procedure[3] and physically based material models, the global illumination[3] can be visualized realistically.
The following design solutions are currently supported:[2]
Special Features of the Renderer
- Enscape is based on the self-developed renderer optimized for architectural visualization
- GPU controlled rendering technologies are used to display all architectural project sizes without loss of detail (e.g. by LOD [level of detail])
- Hybrid ray tracing to simulate physically correct indirect lighting and reflection, combining image-based screen space techniques with BVH[5] based global data structures
- Global lighting calculations can thus be performed very quickly and largely independently of the complexity of the project
- Real-time rendering: Design changes can be viewed instantly, in one workflow, through a rendering window linked to the live model.
- Bi-directional sync: Updates can be seen instantly in Enscape and in the original scene. Changes made in the model or in Enscape sync both ways.
- AI-powered ideation: Creative directions can be explored with the Veras integration.
- AI-enhanced scene enrichment: Scenes can be enhanced and adjusted for higher-quality and more accurate visuals.
- AI image upscaler: Low-resolution drafts or renders can be upscaled up to 16K.