Import ArchiKEK 3D Models into Blender: GLB Workflow

Why GLB for Blender?

GLB (binary glTF) is the web-native 3D format that Blender handles brilliantly:

• Single file (geometry + materials + textures)
• Small file size
• Fast import
• Preserves layer structure

Importing GLB to Blender

Basic Import

• File → Import → glTF 2.0 (.glb/.gltf)
• Navigate to your ArchiKEK export
• Click "Import glTF 2.0"

Import Settings

Keep defaults, but check:

• ☑️ Import Materials
• ☑️ Import Shading

Working with Imported Models

Scene Organization

GLB imports as a hierarchy:

```

ArchiKEK_Model

├── Buildings

│ ├── Residential

│ ├── Commercial

│ └── Default

├── Roads

├── Water

├── Green

└── Terrain

```

Converting Materials

ArchiKEK exports basic colors. For better renders:

• Select all buildings
• Go to Material Properties
• Add new material or modify existing
• Adjust roughness/metallic for realism

Rendering Your Site Model

Quick Setup

• Add HDRI for environment lighting
• Set camera position
• Enable Cycles or Eevee
• Render!

Recommended Settings

For Previews (Eevee)

• Ambient Occlusion: On
• Screen Space Reflections: On
• Render samples: 64

For Finals (Cycles)

• Render samples: 256-512
• Denoising: On
• Light bounces: 4-8

Adding Your Design

Positioning

The model is centered at origin (0,0,0). Your site center.

Scaling

Model is in meters. No conversion needed in Blender.

Inserting Buildings

• Model your design
• Position at appropriate coordinates
• Match scale with context

Animation Ideas

Camera Flythrough

• Add camera path (Bezier curve)
• Add Follow Path constraint
• Animate!

Day-Night Cycle

• Animate sun position
• Add HDRI rotation
• Create timelapse effect

Construction Sequence

• Animate building visibility
• Show "before" context, then "after"

Exporting from Blender

For Web (Sketchfab)

File → Export → glTF 2.0

• Format: GLB
• Include: Selected objects if you've added content

For Video

Render → Render Animation

• Output: MP4 with H.264
• Quality: High or Perceptual Lossless

Tips & Tricks

Performance

Large models can be slow. Tips:

• Use viewport simplify
• Hide layers you're not using
• Enable GPU rendering

Materials by Theme

Match ArchiKEK themes in Blender:

• Dark theme: Add emission to buildings
• Neon: Use glow effects in compositing
• Blueprint: Freestyle lines + blue background

Photorealism

For realistic renders:

• Add scatter objects (cars, trees)
• Use PBR materials
• Add atmospheric fog
• Match real sun angle

Export GLB for Blender →