Massing models are used extensively for basic study of massing, scale and fenestration of a home design.
The home is placed on a representation of the topography of the lot for a better understanding of how
the home will interact with the land. Many Architectural Review Committees or Design Review Boards
require this type of model during their review process to enable better viewing of the home and the
use of the land. Independent homeowners also elect to commission this sort of model when they find
that simply reviewing construction drawings doesn’t provide them with a realistic view of the home.