Google Street Maps in Arch Viz: Enhancing Architectural Visualization

Hey folks! Ever wondered how architects use Google Street Maps to spice up their architectural visualizations? Well, in this video, we're diving into the world of architectural visualization and how Google Street Maps can take your designs to the next level! From adding realistic context to your projects to enhancing spatial awareness, we'll explore the ins and outs of integrating Google Street Maps into your architectural workflow. So grab your virtual hard hats and let's get mapping!

Blosm

Blosm Plug-in - https://prochitecture.gumroad.com/l/b...
SimpleBake - https://blendermarket.com/products/si...
Google API - https://console.cloud.google.com/

Code below for blosm
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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/39tyy7...

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MapImporter

x64

C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"

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x86

C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"

MapsModelsImporter - https://github.com/eliemichel/MapsMod...
Renderdoc - https://renderdoc.org/builds
Nicko 16 YouTube channel -    • Cleanup Map Tiles Fast Using Blender  

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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - First Method
02:00 - Chrome setup
03:26 - Capture Google Map Data
05:37 - Blender Workflow
08:52 - Importing to MAX
11:03 - Second Method
11:37 - Google API
12:57 - Blender Workflow
15:20 - SimpleBake Setup
18:31 - Importing to MAX