How to Create an Architectural Context Render with Copilot
Create an Architectural Context Render with Copilot and ToolRouter. Embed architectural montages in planning applications and development documentation.
Tool
Copilot is useful when the architectural montage is one of several visuals required in a planning application or development document. Generate the composite and embed it directly where it belongs in the document.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Scene Compositor tool:
- Provide the building render, the street photo, and the document to update.
- Run `place_object` via scene-compositor to generate the montage.
- Ask Copilot to embed the montage in the site context section of the planning document with a caption.
- Output the updated document.
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Scene Compositor tool
Use scene-compositor to composite this apartment building render into the street view photo and embed it in the visual impact assessment section of the planning application. Add a caption noting the viewpoint location and that the image is a design intent illustration.
Tips
- Always caption planning montages with the viewpoint location and a note that the image is indicative.
- Embed the montage alongside the street photo it was created from so reviewers can compare the before and proposed view.
- A visual impact assessment section with a photomontage substantially strengthens a planning application for urban infill sites.