

{"id":13373,"date":"2021-06-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpsdevwp.local\/?p=13373"},"modified":"2025-11-11T09:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:23:12","slug":"architecturally-distinct-solutions-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/architecturally-distinct-solutions-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecturally Distinct Solutions (ADS) &#8211; Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"mw-content-text\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<div id=\"mw-content-text\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h1 class=\"firstHeading font-inherit\">Architecturally Distinct Solutions (ADS) &#8211; Case Study<\/h1>\n<div id=\"mw-content-text\" class=\"mw-content-ltr\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h2 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"Integrated_Rendering_Within_AutoCAD_Keeps_ADS_Moving.21\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>Integrated Rendering\u00a0Within AutoCAD Keeps\u00a0ADS\u00a0Moving!<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/distinctsolutions.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architecturally Distinct Solutions<\/a>\u00a0(ADS) is an award-winning provider of architectural services to private and public sector clients located in the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Kelowna is the 22nd largest city in Canada and sits on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. The name Kelowna derives from an Okanagan (the indigenous peoples of the southern Interior Plateau region) language term for &#8220;grizzly bear&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>ADS takes pride in its holistic approach to each project from initial renders to completion. Their dedication to the provision of thoughtful services ensures their clients experience exceptional service, peace of mind and their project delivered as a high quality product on schedule and on budget.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Johnston is Principal and President of Architecture for ADS. Passionate about work and play, Matt spends part of his winters at the nearby Big White ski resort where he has volunteered his time assisting skiers with disabilities as a member of the Powder Hounds. Matt has an artistic flare that serves him well at ADS, ensuring the sustainable design and consistent quality of each new structure they create. With over two decades of experience, Matt\u2019s influences include time spent at the Bauhaus in Dessau, Germany.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/150px-Matt.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/225px-Matt.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/300px-Matt.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Matt.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\" \/><br \/><b>Matt, happy the sun is shining today<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"Hello.2C_Matt.21_What_sets_ADS_apart_from_your_competition.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>Hello, Matt! What sets ADS apart from your competition?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ADS takes great pride in the efficiency of our provision of services. While being recognized for quality design, we are equally as proud of the continuous feedback from our clients as it relates to speed, efficiencies and accuracy of our work. In a highly demanding marketplace, we diligently listen to the needs of our clients and provide competitive services that go above and beyond where design and visualization is concerned.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"What_are_some_of_your_recent_projects.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>What are some of your recent projects?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a selection of renderings from recent ADS architectural services projects:<\/p>\n<p><b>Solstice<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; A larger scale, single family development for a private land developer<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-Solstice.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-Solstice.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-Solstice.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Solstice.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>RU7<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Award winning infill housing solutions for the City of Kelowna<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-RU7.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-RU7.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-RU7.jpg 2x\" alt=\"RU7.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Interior Study<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Multiple tenant improvements<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-Inerior.Study.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-Inerior.Study.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-Inerior.Study.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Inerior.Study.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"Several_larger_scale.2C_mixed_use_projects:\" class=\"mw-headline\">Several larger scale, mixed use projects:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Springfield<\/b><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-Springfield.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-Springfield.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-Springfield.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Springfield.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Water-Leon<\/b><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-Water-Leon.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-Water-Leon.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-Water-Leon.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Water-Leon.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Benvoulin<\/b><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/450px-Benvoulin.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/675px-Benvoulin.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/renderplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/900px-Benvoulin.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Benvoulin.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"262\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"Those_look_like_some_interesting_projects.2C_and_it.E2.80.99s_great_to_see_your_renderings._What_kind_of_feedback_do_you_get_from_your_clients.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>Those look like some interesting projects, and it\u2019s great to see your renderings. What kind of feedback do you get from your clients?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our clients are continuously impressed with the speed and quality of the work the office delivers, including the renderings which we are able to quickly generate from our schematic design drawings<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"When_did_you_start_using_nXtRender_for_AutoCAD_and_why.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>When did you start using\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nxtrender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nXtRender for AutoCAD<\/a>\u00a0and why?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ADS has been using nXtRender (originally AccuRender) from the time it was included as part of the Architectural Desktop solution, approximately 15 years ago, and have continued to use it due to its seamless integration into the AutoCAD Architecture environment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"What_do_you_like_about_nXtRender.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>What do you like about\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nxtrender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nXtRender<\/a>?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our team has enjoyed the integration with AutoCAD Architecture as well as the ability to combine third party objects, and easily map surfaces and apply texture and graphics in the nXtRender environment. Overall, the speed at which we are able to generate static images allows us to utilize materials options and rendering solutions as part of our design process without it being prohibitive from a timing perspective.<\/p>\n<p><b>Thank you, Matt!<\/b>\u00a0We appreciate you introducing ADS and sharing some of the great renderings you&#8217;ve generated with our\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nxtrender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nXtRender AutoCAD plugin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/distinctsolutions.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architecturally Distinct Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information on\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/nxtrender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nXtRender for AutoCAD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stdbutton\"><a href=\"\/products\/#product-list\">Buy<\/a> <a href=\"\/products\/#product-list\">Try<\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-inherit\"><span id=\"Would_you_like_us_to_profile_one_of_your_projects.3F\" class=\"mw-headline\"><b>Would you like us to profile one of your projects?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a rendering novice or a master, it\u2019s always interesting to see what you\u2019re rendering with any of our renderers (IRender nXt, ArielVision, nXtRender, AccuRender)! Email\u00a0<b><a class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/www.renderplus.com\/wp2\/contact-render-plus\/\">Render Plus Support Email<\/a><\/b> and we\u2019ll contact you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69dc0db6bdb2a\" data-id=\"69dc0db6bdb2a\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Architecturally Distinct Solutions (ADS) &#8211; Case Study Integrated Rendering\u00a0Within AutoCAD Keeps\u00a0ADS\u00a0Moving! Architecturally Distinct Solutions\u00a0(ADS) is an award-winning provider of architectural services to private and public sector clients located in the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Kelowna is the 22nd largest city in Canada and sits on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. 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