by Christophe Blattmann·Modeling
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Fast Architecture earns its place in the autodesk_apps library for turning parameter changes into an FA_Building object that still behaves like native 3ds Max geometry. Version 2.0.1 added 2025 support.
Fast Architecture is a custom procedural mesh object for 3ds Max that generates an architectural structure. Changing a parameter updates the result in real time, giving an intuitive way to create a building at a simple level. Its versatility lets you shape your own architectural style, useful for the creation of urban backgrounds.
The plugin creates an FA_Building object that works like any 3ds Max object: you can apply any deformer, animate its parameters, or convert it to a mesh. Customizable parts include windows, frames, balconies, columns, roof and a curved facade. Every part of the building carries its own material ID to make texturing easier, and you can manage six different material IDs for the windows. Tiles, windows and balcony fills include their own UV mapping.
The principal parts of the building offer an optimize option to decrease mesh weight, and parameters can be saved to and loaded from an external file. A single control multiplies all distance values at once to adapt the object to your scene units. Fast Architecture also includes Oblong and Oblong Void primitives.
FAST ARCHITECTURE is best for creating buildings at a simple level and generating urban backgrounds in 3ds Max.
FAST ARCHITECTURE is completely free to download and use.
Fast Architecture is built for Autodesk 3ds Max, and version 2.0.1 added support for 3ds Max 2025. That same release fixed the materials so they now work correctly with 3ds Max 2021. The plugin creates an FA_Building object that behaves like any standard 3ds Max object, so it fits into the usual modelling workflow. For the full list of supported versions and any details beyond these, check the developer's page before installing.
Fast Architecture creates an FA_Building object that works like any 3ds Max object, so you can apply any deformer to it, animate its parameters, and convert it to a mesh when needed. Parameters update in real time as you change them, giving an intuitive way to shape a building. You can also save and load parameters through an external file, and a single control multiplies all distance values at once to adapt the object to your scene units.
Fast Architecture gives every part of the building its own material ID, which makes texturing easier, and lets you manage six different material IDs for the windows. Tiles, windows and balcony fills include their own UV mapping. The principal parts of the building offer an optimize option to reduce mesh weight when you need a lighter object. Alongside the main structure, the plugin also includes Oblong and Oblong Void primitives.
Fast Architecture is listed here as free. According to the developer, after purchasing it you receive an email confirming that you can download the plugin at no cost, and this may take a few days. You can also download some models made with Fast Architecture for free. The listing points to the developer's website for more information. For current licensing and download details, check the developer's page before installing.
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