3D Model Haven: Free online library with 3D models

In the past couple of months, we saw a growing offer of PBR textures as free downloads from multiple online libraries. That is great for architectural visualization artists looking to find unique surface materials for their projects. You can visit any of the libraries and get high-resolution materials for your projects.

One of the first online libraries that debut this particular model was HDRI Haven, which offers HDR maps and is a popular resource among digital artists.

After HDRI Haven the site crew started Texture Haven to offer PBR textures, and yesterday they released a new project. Meet 3D Model Haven!

As you can guess by the project name, their main objective is to provide 3D models. You can download multiple assets in formats such as BLEND and FBX.

Following a similar approach from all other online libraries, you can get the models in creative commons zero (public domain). That makes all assets an invaluable resource for digital artists.

Can you use the assets for architectural visualization? At the moment they have a limited offer of assets. Nowadays, a total of 113 assets are available (April/2020). Some of the models will work better for game development projects, like guns and props.

Among those assets they two categories of models, which can help in our projects:

• Furniture
• Interior Design

We will keep an eye at their library and post any relevant updates regarding furniture models for architecture. In the meantime, take a look at their library and browse some of their options.

Using Blender for architecture

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They cover the use of Blender for producing architectural content and also all information you need to render projects in real-time:

• Blender 2.9 for architecture: Modeling and rendering with Eevee and Cycles
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• Blender 3.0: The beginner's guide
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• Blender Eevee: The guide to real-time rendering with Blender 2.8

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