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Content Library

Lumion contains an extensive and growing Library of models ready to use in your Projects.

Lumion's robust Library features over 7,500 assets, including 3D models, Light Profiles, Special Effects, and Utilities, all meticulously curated for Architectural, Urban Planning, Interior Design, and Landscaping Projects.  The ever-growing library of optimized models streamlines your Project development with quick access to a diverse range of elements, from Trees and Plants to Furniture, Decoration, Vehicles, and People.

This article provides a concise overview of Lumion's Library items and offers a technical exploration of the available tools for placing and organizing them.

☗  Asset Library 

Here's an overview of what you can find in the Lumion Library:

🛏  Objects

This category features a wide selection of items. Whether you are working on creating cozy, elegant living Interior spaces with stylish Furniture, or crafting Exterior urban scenes such as Cityscapes, these collections provide the essential elements to transform architectural spaces into intricately detailed environments.

Many of these Objects offer the flexibility of Color customization which helps you further personalize and harmonize elements such as furnishing, appliances, and decor to suit the desired color schemes and design preferences of your Projects


The Object Library is divided into the following Subcategories:

Furniture

Collections Include: Chairs, Couches, Sofas, Benches, Tables, Office Furniture, Exterior Furniture, Beds, Shelves, Chests, Drawers, Closets, Coffee Tables, Dining Tables, Stools, and more.

Electronics and Appliances

Collections Include: Air Conditioners, Computers, Keyboards, Mice, Intercoms, Laptops, Light switches, Loudspeakers, Music Players, Monitors, TVs, SmartPhones, Radios, Projectors, Printers, Tablets, Power Sockets, Thermostats, Washing Machines, and more.

Kitchen

Collections Include: Mats, Blenders, Bottle Dispensers, Bowls, Plates, Toasters, Jars, Chopping Boards, Cooker Tops, Cutlery, Coffee Machines, Grills, Fridges, Trays, Fruits, Fryers, Glasses, Teapots, Juicers, Kitchen Rails, Shelves, Sinks, Cabinets, Microwaves, Ovens, Mixers, Pans, Scales, Grinders, Stoves, Mugs, Tea Cups, Canisters, Trashcans, Kettles, Assorted Food, Beverages, and more.

Learn more about the new Kitchen-themed models introduced in Lumion 2023.2:

Lighting

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Collections Include: Ceiling Lamps, Floor Lamps, Garden Lamps, Lamp Posts, Lanterns, Rail Lamps, Street Lights, Table Lamps, Traffic Lights, Wall Lamps, and more. 

Decoration

Collections Include: Books, Canvases, Clothes, Candles, Chalkboards, Bags, Decorative Items, Globes, File Holders, Hats, Hangers, Jars, Jugs, Logs, Magazines, Newspapers, Picture Frames, Plant Pots, Posters, Rugs, Shoes, Vases, Cushions, Clocks, and more.

Bathroom

Collections Include: Bath Tubs, Bathroom Cabinets, Bidets, Drains, Faucets, Mirrors, Showers, Soap, Toiletries, Toilets, Washbasins, Towels, Shampoo, Bathroom Shelves, and more.

Learn more about the new Bathroom-themed models introduced in Lumion 2023.4:

 

Outdoor

Collections Include: Buildings, ATMs, Barricades, Parking Racks, Bollards, Bus Stops, Airport Items, Drains, Dumpsters, Electricity Boxes, Fences, Fire Hydrants, Houses, Information Kiosks, Signs, Ladders, Sewer Covers, Parking Meters, Phone Booths, Post Boxes, Railings, Railway Tracks, Construction Elements, Dust Piles, Garbage, Rubble, Speed Bumps, Traffic Cones, Trash Cans, Vending Machines, Concrete Walls, Scanners, Warehouses, Waste, Wind Turbines, Windmills, and more. 

Backdrops

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👪︎  Characters

Includes a diverse range of Individuals engaged in various Activities, as well as Wildlife and domesticated Animals, adding a touch of life to scenes while providing scale and context.

People and Animals models can be Colorized (Shaded, Polygon, or Flat Styles), as well as have their Transparency adjusted and their Shadows toggled on and off.


Collections Include: Static and Animated 3D Characters (Walking, Running, Cycling, Talking, Sitting, Swimming, Playing Sports, wearing Casual and Formal Clothing), Kids, Elderly People, Men and Women of Assorted Ethnicities, Pets, Birds, Farm Animals, Fish, 3D/2D Silhouette People, 2D People, Stylized Characters, and more. 

 

⛟  Transport

Offering a diverse collection of Animated Vehicles models, including Cars, Planes, Boats, and more, allowing you to easily integrate realistic transportation elements in your Projects to portray Dynamic Urban Scenes.

Many vehicles can be Colorized and have their Driver and Lights toggled on and off. You can also add Customizable License Plates to vehicles and a configurable Metallic Paint shader to elevate their realism even further. 


Collections Include: Cars, Sportscars, SUVs, Vans, Buses, Trucks, Motorbikes, Scooters, Bicycles, Motorhomes, Trains, Emergency Vehicles, Construction Vehicles, Boats, Planes, Helicopters, and more.

 

✿  Nature

Featuring a diverse collection of Grass, Trees, and other High-Quality Animated Vegetation models that cover a broad range of plant species suitable for different regions, climates, and Landscaping styles.

Plant Objects can have their Transparency, Hue, and Saturation adjusted via the Object's settings. They also react to Wind (when not using Ray Tracing).



Collections Include: Broadleaf Trees, Pine Trees, Palm Trees, Lifeless Trees, Grass, Plants, Flowers, Cactus, Tree Clusters, Weeds, Leaves, Forest Wood, Logs, Twigs, Rocks, Pebbles, Stumps, Fir Cones, Stones, Rock Formations, and more.

For a complete list of trees and plants available in Lumion, follow this article:

 

🖌  Stylized Models

Less geometry can sometimes make a larger impact, especially when rendering Scale Models and Conceptual Designs.
Lumion 2023.3 introduced 27 high-quality low-polygon Objects that contribute to modern, minimalist, or artistic visual approaches, providing a unique charm to architectural renders.



Collections Include: People, Cars, Shrubs, and Trees.

See these assets in action on our Blog Post:

 

☀  Lights

Offering a diverse array of lighting options for architectural visualizations, including an extensive selection of IES Profiles.

Light Units are in Lumens, and Nits, and can have their Color Temperature adjusted in Kelvin Degrees, so designers can meticulously control and illuminate spaces with great accuracy. 

There are 3 types of artificial lighting Objects in Lumion, each with different settings:

Spotlights

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Spotlights spread light in a Single direction in Lumens and have adjustable parameters such as Cone Angle and Light Source Radius. Lumion comes with 30 Spotlight IES Profiles but you can also import your own.

Omnilights

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Omnilights spread light in All Directions in Lumens . Light Source Radius can also be adjusted. Lumion includes 10 Omnilight IES Profiles but you can also import your own.

Area/Line Lights

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Area Lights spread light in a Wide Single Direction in Nits and can have their Width and Lenght adjusted. Great for simulating the gentle linear glow of LED Lamps or for indirectly illuminating spaces.


✦  Effects

Infuse your scenes with a blend of Motion and Sound. The configurable Effect Objects in Lumion can help you transform static architectural scenes into Dynamic, Immersive experiences. With animated Effects such as Volumetric Fire, Water Fountains, Falling Leaves, and atmospheric elements like Smoke, Steam, and Fog, you can add depth and lifelike quality to your renders.

This category also includes Sound Effects that allow you to create mood-enhancing Soundscapes and a Decal Library to help you add intricate weathering details to your scenes, such as rust, mold, damage, and potholes.



Sound Effects Collections Include: Locations (Airports, Cafes, Casinos, Harbours, Construction Sites, Farms, Schools/Universities, Museums, Offices, City Streets, Parks, Restaurants, Shops, Train Stations) Nature (Forests, Beaches, Jungles, Night Sounds, Lakes, Rain, Thunder, Underwater) Things (Vehicles, Fire, Water Fountains/Waterfalls, Flags) People (Crowds, Sports, Concerts, Clapping)

Decals Collections Include: Asphalt Damage, Sewer Covers, Dirt, Drain Damage, Mold, Exposed Brick, Paint, Plaster, Potholes, Road Markings, Rust, Wall Damage, Stickers, and option to upload your own images to create Custom Decals.

 

🛠  Utilities

Utility Objects in Lumion provide indispensable Tools to help you enhance precision and Communication in your architectural visualizations. With features like the Clipping Plane, Measure Tool, and Text Boxes, architects can create Project Section Cuts, accurately measure distances, Annotate designs with relevant information, and establish clear spatial context.

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Includes: Clipping Plane, Measure Tool, Text Objects, BillBoards, Reflection Control Sphere, Landscape Cutter, and a Resizable Grid.

 

 

For a complete list of Library Models see the following pages:


Can't find the model you need in the Lumion Library? You can Download and Import compatible models from the web to create your own! See our official collection of model repositories on the Lumion Community Resources page:

To learn more about importing models and creating your own Library, follow this article:

 

Object Manipulation

General - Place

Make use of a formidable array of tools designed to help you expertly arrange elements in your Projects:. See article:

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Inspiration:

Need some inspiration on how to set up your scenes? Follow our Visualization Guides:

           

 

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