Speed in rendering is often lost in the import/export loop. Lumion 2024 introduces LiveSync for Rhino 8 and improves the existing Revit and SketchUp plugins.
Lumion has always excelled at creating atmosphere, but Lumion 2024 introduces the most advanced weather system the software has ever seen. Lumion 2024
The Rain and Wetness effect has been rebuilt from the ground up. When it rains in Lumion 2024, the world reacts. Puddles form naturally in depressions in the terrain. Surfaces become slick and reflective. The "Wetness" mask is now dynamic, meaning you can paint areas where water should accumulate, adding a layer of artistic control that was previously missing. This feature alone allows architects to present their designs in the dramatic, moody contexts that often win competitions. Speed in rendering is often lost in the import/export loop
If you are currently using Lumion 2023, you might be wondering if the upgrade is worth the investment. Here is the raw comparison: The Rain and Wetness effect has been rebuilt
| Feature | Lumion 2023 | Lumion 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lighting Engine | Rasterization + Screen Space | Hybrid Ray Tracing + RTX DI | | Render Speed (4K) | 45 seconds | 28 seconds (Ray Tracing Off) | | Shadow Quality | Soft shadows (simulated) | Physically accurate penumbras | | Vegetation System | Static 2D/3D trees | Dynamic wind + leaf-level shadows | | VR Output | Basic panorama | Real-time VR walkthroughs | | AI Enhancer | Denoiser only | Generative fill & upscaling |
The single biggest leap is the Ray Traced Sunlight. In older versions, sun shafts (god rays) required volumetric fog hacks. In Lumion 2024, sunlight naturally illuminates dust particles in the air, creating atmospheric depth that is computationally cheap but visually stunning.