Chaos has released a massive update to its architecture-guided AI rendering engine in Veras 4.0. The new update features Google’s advanced image-generation model, Nano Banana Pro.
Veras 4.0
The new Veras 4.0 focuses on delivering higher fidelity output with fewer unwanted errors. The latest engine reportedly makes a huge improvement in how it understands geometry, a key aspect that architects are focused on intently as part of any design workflow. Not just geometry, but lighting and materials fidelity are also much improved, says Chaos.
Unlocked Workflows
With this new engine, new workflows are unlocked for the first time. Images can be created from turning 2D floor plans, drawings, or even hand-sketched images into 3D scenes. The engine can also create multi-angled perspectives from mood boards and retain the correct geometry.
The hero image for the new Chaos Veras 4.0 release gets a little literal and creative. The software is powered by Google’s Nano Banana Pro AI generative engine.
When working with Veras 4.0, designers can add furniture and other entourage with a single text prompt or make changes like “change the color of the couch to blue” without selecting the item itself. Such capabilities speed up the workflow and eliminate tedious steps.
Clarity in Prompts
The new engine treats prompts as clear instructions and not as loose suggestions, producing outputs that more closely follow the stylistic intentions of the designer, or material changes or environmental adjustments.
A version 1 image and a text prompt version 2, next image.
A version 2 text prompt image is different from the version 1 image at left.
“When AI renders drift from the design, they create rework, lost time and awkward moments in client reviews,” said Bill Allen, Director Product Management, Chaos. “Veras 4.0 directly addresses this by keeping the AI aligned with the designer’s vision, rather than inventing its own version of the project. With greater control, designers can trust Veras to reflect their intent while exploring concepts quickly and confidently.”
Quick Iterative Visioneering
Chaos Veras 4.0 is built for architects and interior designers who need fast, design-faithful visuals directly from SketchUp, Revit, or Rhino without needing to have even intermediate rendering skills.
Image Reference as Input has also been updated, allowing designers to guide new outputs using an existing image instead of relying on text.
There is also Gallery Mode, a grid-based, thumbnail view of all past renders, which makes it easier to compare variations over time. Twelve new video presets have been added for ready-to-use animation options. Designers can produce smooth, photorealistic motion graphics with balanced lighting and a consistent cinematic style.
More Info
With this update, Veras becomes more predictable and versatile, providing a more stable foundation for daily design work.
For more information, please visit Chaos.
