Here is a 3d model of a deck in a residential house. Through these renders, the home owner was able to visualize renovations, experiment with different landscaping options and communicate design decisions more effectively than architectural drawings could.
The modeling was done in 3D Studio Max, the lighting was done in VRay and the texturing was done in Adobe Photoshop. Special thanks to Alberto Garcia for his assistance with this scene.
Included are some work in progress screenshots and the original blueprints.