Realtime Landscaping Software by Idea Spectrum, Inc.

03/16/2026

Version 26.07 of Realtime Landscaping has been released, and this update includes more than just minor fixes. Several new features and improvements have been added to the 2026 software, making it feel more like a small upgrade.

Some features to highlight:

Added support for HDR skies, including a wizard for importing custom sky images.

Added support for rounded floor-to-wall transitions in Pools, Pool Seats, and Pool Stairs.

Added an option for Pool Stairs and Pool Steps to enable or disable tile nosing on each edge.

Added a Batch Export option for exporting screenshots from saved viewpoints.

02/02/2026

We’re excited to announce the release of Realtime Landscaping 2026, packed with powerful new tools, performance improvements, and creative enhancements to help you design with more clarity and confidence than ever.

What’s new in 2026?
✔️ Faster and higher-quality rendering with improved path tracing
✔️ Over 900 new CAD symbols for clearer, custom plan views
✔️ A brand-new Object List to organize and manage designs more easily
✔️ Recessed doors & windows, expanded arc support, and displacement mapping
✔️ New materials, lighting, accessories, and decals.
✔️ And so much more

This update reflects our ongoing commitment to giving both homeowners and design professionals tools that are powerful, easy to use, and inspiring.

Ready to explore what’s new or upgrade your current version? https://ideaspectrum.com/new-landscape-design-software/

11/24/2025

’Tis the season!
If you’re thinking about gifting Realtime Landscaping to a friend or loved one, why not make it extra special with a holiday Gift Certificate — perfect for slipping into a stocking or placing under the tree!

09/09/2025

The Clip Underlying Roof is helpful to create extended dormers. Take a look at our new tutorial.

08/05/2025

Entering in the RGB for a custom tint helps with color accuracy. Check out our new Custom Tint tutorial.

07/29/2025

Booleans are a great way to create custom shapes when designing or even allows for you to cut a hole into an object.

07/21/2025

Using Shape Options help with creating objects efficiently and accurately to match your design.

07/15/2025

Have you taken advantage of the Multiple Siding property? This makes designing houses with different siding types much easier! No need to convert a home into a custom model or build a smaller facade to achieve these results!

07/07/2025

We made a quick tutorial on how to create a Saltbox Roofline in the software!

01/23/2025

Design even more realistic landscapes with a new suite of house parts, use arcs as a new point type when creating shapes, and choose from 200 new UltraRes Plants trees and shrubs. This release is among the largest we have produced and includes new tools, new and recreated objects, additional features, and much more.

Learn more about our new features and additions in Realtime Landscaping Architect 2025.

12/09/2024

As we get closer to the holiday season, we are reminded of how blessed we are to have such a wonderful user base! Thank you, everyone, for supporting us and being part of our journey. Your trust and enthusiasm inspire us every day.

From all of us at Idea Spectrum, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with happiness, warmth, and success. Here's to another amazing year ahead together!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!