In the complex and often fast-paced world of architectural design, every moment counts. Architects are constantly seeking ways to optimize their workflows, saving time without sacrificing precision. Anastasiia Piven, an Architect at INBO (one of the largest Architecture Offices in the Netherlands) has found a solution to this dilemma in Cetopo – a platform revolutionizing the way architectural projects can be executed.
“Cetopo – the best way to save time.”
Anastasiia Piven
Architect at INBO
Since its expansion to Netherlands, Cetopo has become an integral tool for INBO, particularly in residential projects. Piven attests to the significant improvement in their workflow, attributing it to the efficiency that Cetopo brings to the table.
“At INBO we have been using Cetopo since they opened in the Netherlands, mainly in residential projects. The biggest improvement to our workflow is the efficiency the platform brings.
As I work with Rhino, Revit and Twinmotion, thanks to Cetopo I can easily link precise terrain, vegetation, and context into all programs simultaneously. This means Cetopo saves me days in time.”
Anastasiia highlights the seamless integration of precise terrain, vegetation, and context into all programs simultaneously, thanks to Cetopo. This integration translates into substantial time savings, with Anastasiia estimating that Cetopo saves her days of work.
One of the standout features of Cetopo, according to Anastasiia, is the rapid generation of a base for various tasks in the early phases of her project.
“I have a base for design studies, diagrams, and renders at my disposal in 10 minutes.”
Anastasiia also praises the inclusion of the Dutch BGT dataset, one of the several data sources in Cetopo, particularly noting its usefulness in road division, which significantly expedites the rendering process.
“The files are also very light, which makes it very easy to work with the design. The recently added Dutch BGT dataset in Cetopo is also very handy, especially with roads division. This saves a lot of time when it comes to renders.”
One of the things setting Cetopo apart, is the incredibly lightweight nature of Cetopo files. Cetopo combines raw data from 50+ sources to produce accurate models with detailed terrain, buildings, trees and more. Using a smart algorithm Cetopo models remain small in file size, without compromising on precision. This further enhances the overall efficiency of the design process as the project files in Revit, Archicad, Rhino etc remain smooth, simplifying manipulation and collaboration.
Delving into her personal experiences, Piven shares two aspects of Cetopo that resonate with her the most.
“Personally, I have two favorite things with Cetopo. The first one is the accurate terrain. It was a wonderful experience to compare a dwg from the municipality and the terrain from Cetopo and see that heights are precisely correct.
The second one is that the Cetopo trees are exactly as in real life with correct heights. With Twinmotion and Revit I can then easily replace them into more realistic, or more beautiful ones for both diagrams and floorplans.”
Anastasiia Piven’s testimonial underscores the transformative impact of Cetopo on architectural workflows. By streamlining processes, enhancing precision – and saving time – Cetopo empowers architects like Piven to push the boundaries of design innovation. With Cetopo as an integral component of your tech stack, the future of architectural design seems more efficient than ever before.
