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title: "3D Site Studio — Automatic 3D Context Models for Architects"
description: "Generate 3D site context models with building facades, roof geometry, terrain mesh, cascaded shadows, and CesiumJS globe view. Export to GLB, OBJ, FBX, STL, Collada, IFC."
canonical: https://atlasly.app/product/3d-site-studio
primary_keyword: "3D site context model"
target_query: "automatic 3D site context model for architecture"
intent: commercial
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# 3D Site Studio — Automatic 3D Context Models

> Generate a production-grade 3D site context model from any address in seconds — building facades, roof geometry, terrain mesh, cascaded shadow maps, dynamic global illumination, and WebXR/VR support. Export to GLB, OBJ, FBX, STL, Collada, and IFC.

## Quick Answer

**How do I get a 3D site context model for an architecture project without modelling it manually?** Atlasly's 3D Site Studio generates a complete 3D site context model (building facades, roof geometry, terrain mesh) automatically from any address and exports to GLB, OBJ, FBX, STL, Collada, or IFC so it drops straight into Rhino, SketchUp, Blender, or Revit.

## What's Included

- **Full 3D context models** — real building footprints, heights, roof geometry, terrain mesh
- **Advanced rendering** — cascaded shadow maps, dynamic global illumination, volumetric fog, PBR materials
- **Camera presets** — aerial, ground-level, sun-angle studies
- **Lighting presets** — morning, noon, afternoon, golden hour, winter solstice, summer solstice
- **WebXR/VR support** — walk through the site in Meta Quest / Apple Vision Pro
- **CesiumJS globe view** — zoom from planet to site in one view
- **Shadow studies** — seasonal shadow casting with PDF export
- **Terrain profile cuts** — any cross-section, exportable

## Export Formats

- **GLB** — glTF binary for web, AR, VR
- **OBJ** — universal polygon format, Rhino/Blender-ready
- **FBX** — animation-capable, Maya/3ds Max/Blender
- **STL** — 3D printing
- **Collada (DAE)** — SketchUp, older pipelines
- **IFC** — BIM-ready for Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla

## Workflows It Replaces

- Manually modelling site context in Rhino/SketchUp (3-8 hours saved per site)
- Buying mesh data from 3D city providers (£100-£2,000 per site saved)
- Commissioning a photogrammetry flight for non-critical sites
- Building terrain from scratch

## Common Questions

**What's the geometric accuracy?** Building footprints and heights from Microsoft Global Buildings + OSM + authoritative sources. Terrain ±1-5 m from Mapbox Terrain-RGB. Good enough for massing, shadow studies, client visuals. For construction-level detail, commission a survey.

**Does it include roof shapes?** Yes — where source data exists. Flat, hipped, gabled, mansard reconstructed from building attributes.

**Does it work globally?** Yes. Coverage is best in dense urban areas.

**Can I edit the model after export?** Yes — it's a regular 3D file.

**Can I use the model in a client presentation?** Yes, subject to your Atlasly plan. Pro and Teams include unrestricted export.

## Links

- Try it free: https://atlasly.app/auth
- Pricing: https://atlasly.app/pricing
- Related blog: https://atlasly.app/blog/3d-site-context-model-architecture