New SpeedTree Architect

SpeedTree® Architect, a new 3D tree/vegetation modeling and rendering toolkit, launches today for evaluation and license. Developed by Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. (IDV), the new software combines precise modeling and rendering of realistic trees/plants with easy workflow into many leading 3D architectural visualization applications.

SpeedTree Architect includes:

SpeedTree Modeler. Create realistic, precisely-modeled trees from scratch at any level of detail, or modify existing 3D tree/plant models from the SpeedTree Model Library. Supports sky-sensitive leaves.


Exporters and Scripts: Export, including normals and UVs, to a variety of popular formats, including FBX, OBJ and 3DM, for integration with 3ds Max®, Maya®, Rhino and other apps. Features seamless rendering in V-Ray® and mental ray®. 


Access to SpeedTree Model Library. Purchase models from the SpeedTree Tree Model Store, an online catalog of nearly 200 species (SpeedTree Architect includes 3 base species from the Library).

“SpeedTree Architect is intended to be the quickest, simplest way to get custom vegetation into any architectural drawing or animation,” said IDV President Michael Sechrest. “The new product is priced for architectural budgets, but is based on the same award-winning technologies that have helped the video game, movie and architectural industries for a decade.”

“SpeedTree adds that special something of nature to any 3D image,” notes Pat Carmichael, Manager Advanced Technologies Group for HKS Architects. Mr. Carmichael, a SpeedTree user since 2008, describes the software as “an indispensable 3D tool for us. It is implemented in all the applications used within our studios, including our proprietary ARCHengine™.”

SpeedTree Architect offers a quick, simple way to add realistic, precisely-modeled trees to architectural renderings. Based on award-winning SpeedTree technologies, which have been used in top video games and movies since 2002, SpeedTree Architect offers procedural and hand editing options and extensive integration with other toolsets. SpeedTree was created by Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. (IDV), founded in 1999 to develop graphic and visualization tools for a wide variety of industries. For more information, visit www.speedtree.com.