FROM THE LABS.
Our innovation team loves solving proptech problems. Many of our projects begin with our Clients simply asking “is it possible to….….?”
Some of our unique solutions can be viewed below.
Dynamic Turntable
With any realtime application a huge amount of time goes into the optimisation and development of the model. Achieving 60 frames per second creates a smooth and seamless experience for the viewer. This is difficult process requiring modern graphics cards, expensive hardware and optimised models.
We encountered this challenge when working with Quintain on Wembley Park….and solved it.
Interior GPS Tool
Working with DutchScot, Lucid designed and built a super-prime interior GPS tour, connecting the latest tablet, Bluetooth and iBeacon technology. Buyers would be offered a tablet on arrival. As they moved from room to room the tablet would recognize their position and generate gentle prompts to view specific details.
Masterplanning Plugin for Sketchup
After discussions with the Head Masterplanner for the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation we realised that 100s of hrs were needlessly spent working out if constant iterations to the design still resulted in the same project targets e.g. 24,000 new homes. We therefore developed a sketchup plugin that significantly improved the process.
Scheme Comparison
For a scheme in Norwich we helped this Client communicate how a design update had successfully improved the scheme following earlier feedback. This was achieved by creating an application with an on screen, side by side scheme comparison. This could be presented in realtime…
Online Planning Consultation
Organizing physical events can be particularly challenging and expensive. Lucid recently worked with Elysian to create an alternative 3D web based public consultation.
A 360 degree exhibition space was designed with access to the various boards explaining the scheme. A live chat function was also available at agreed times. The key project team could respond directly to live questions and comments.
Exhibition Index
As part of the Future PropTech exhibition at the Business Design Centre, Lucid developed a new wayfinding system. By simply answering 3 questions, users could instantly orientate themselves and plot a clear route to their destination.
Layout Generation
Clients working with layouts can now use Lucid algorithms to self generate floor plans. This is the first step towards our vision of replicating and accelerating the design process to make appraisals of buildings easier. It can link directly with Revit or be a standalone application. We're calling this.....Algorithmic Architecture!
Lucid Spaces
Lucid Spaces are beautiful realtime walkthrough experiences that can be viewed on computers, tablets and smartphones using a browser. By combining CGIs and simplified models, users can now enjoy a high degree of material detail, lighting quality and immersiveness. All without the need for traditional expensive hardware.
Flow Analysis
AI in the gaming industry is evolving exponentially. At Lucid we use a gaming software called Unity, so this wealth of behaviour based AI assets are at our fingertips. Usually reserved to help generate enemies who are "smarter" and appear to have intelligence we applied this innovation to the real estate industry.
Real Model Lighting Control
Recently the team has been exploring the possibilities of control and connectivity and working with BASE models, a physical 3D model company. The results then display and light up the same apartments within a physical 3D building using a sophisticated LED lighting rig.