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Software developer Chaos has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered tools aimed at architects, designers and visualization specialists. Among the company's announcements at Autodesk University 2025 is the announcement of Veras 3.0, a developer's AI-powered visualization tool.
Designed specifically for AEC workflows, Veras uses generated AI to transform sketches, 2D images and 3D models into realistic rendering and animations. The tool responds to the increasing adoption of industry-generated AI in the design process, with a 2024 AIA report that 50% of companies use AI-powered image generators and 16% use AI-powered video generators.
Another report by construction technology company Procore this year found that over half of construction leaders hope that artificial intelligence will disrupt the industry by addressing years of inefficiency. Also, this year, a study from Oklahoma State University found that AI software can accelerate learning by design students.
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Updated Veras 3.0 with Chaos allows users to convert static rendering into animation using simple text prompts. Unlike the generic AI video tool, Veras is designed specifically for AEC and is natively integrated with design software such as Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp, allowing 3D models and 2D drawings and images to be used as input.
In addition to creating variations in AI-rendered design ideas and styles, users can directly modify camera movements, air effects, and existing workflows. Movements can also be introduced through vehicles and digital people, allowing designers to turn still images into animated stories without switching to a dedicated video platform.
Veras 3.0 is available as a standalone tool and as part of Enscape Premium and ArchDesign Collection Suites. In addition to personal and bundle licensing, the company also offers educational prices.
“As AI continues to transform the AEC industry, Chaos is paving the way with responsible AI tools designed to serve as a creative companion for architects, designers and visualization artists. “Using AI, we are unlocking new ways for AEC experts to tackle everyday design challenges, amplify capabilities, increase efficiency and explore and create faster than ever.”
The release of Veras 3.0 follows other recent AI integrations into Chaos' visualization suite. The company recently expanded its AI enhancer integration. This automatically converts flat renderings of people and vegetation into photoreal elements. The AI tool, first introduced in Enscape in 2024, will be available in 3DS Max on Corona and V-Ray 7, with additional V-line integration support coming soon.
The company recently launched AI Material Generator. This is a tool that converts real-world photos into reusable, physically-based materials that can be stored in Chaos Cosmos. Currently available for Corona and V-Ray on 3DS Max, the tool will soon be extended to other Chaos products including V-Ray integration.
“AI enhancers save time by instantly refine your images and reducing the need for additional post-production,” Agnieszka Klich, co-founder of Arch Viz Artist, said of his software experience. “If textures are not available online, the Material Generator allows you to quickly create materials without disrupting your workflow. Both tools make the process faster and more creative.
Chaos' latest tools were exhibited at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee this week. Among the representatives for the event was Bill Allen, Director of Product Management at Chaos. He previously joined Archinect's Niall Patrick Walsh to hold a panel discussion on the impact of AI on architectural visualization.
Chaos also quickly joined the company suite using Autodesk University 2025, previewing some new AI tools and upgrades. Among them is the addition of advanced user controls to the AI enhancer, which gives you more options for purifying users and vegetation. The new controls include tools to target people with specific demographics and moods and provide finer, more enriched control over certain areas.
Meanwhile, the improvements in AI mood match allow users to automatically match complex lighting and preferences to reference images and remove the need for manual sky and sun adjustments, but AI materials recommendations confirm the introduction of AI-powered material search within Chaos Cosmos, provide context-specific recommendations, and make it easy to find the right material scheme.
Other upgrades include AI Upscaler, allowing users to generate high-resolution renders for free by expanding the output by up to four times the amount while maintaining photorealistic quality. QuickShot aims to enable users to easily turn standard product images into photoreal lifestyle scenes, retaining details and scale and delivering brand visuals.
The injection of AI across Chaos suites exemplifies a new era in the relationship between architecture and technology. We explored extensively through us Detailed Architect: Artificial Intelligence series. As part of the editorial series, AI expert Matias Del Campo said “machine learning applications are increasingly being embedded in off-the-shelf software,” adding that “Integrating AI in architecture could create a more collaborative and comprehensive design process.”
Our series also included an interview with popular visual artist Alexis Christodoulou. He provided insights into how artificial intelligence is changing his own approach to image production. “On the right hand, AI is a great tool to expand your research capabilities,” Christodoulou said, adding, “it's a great companion tool that you have to embrace what it is.”
