Which files come with the column model?

There are direct GLB and FBX downloads plus a ZIP containing OBJ and MTL. No textures or external texture folders are required. GLB retains solid-color PBR materials and glass transmission where present; legacy formats may render materials differently.

What are the dimensions of this column?

Its overall bounds are 0.55 m wide, 0.55 m deep and 2.975 m high. These are measured mesh bounds, including accessories, not a manufacturer specification. The model has 972 triangles.

Is the column model free for commercial use?

Yes. Use it in personal and commercial architectural projects without signup or attribution. Do not resell or redistribute the files as a standalone pack or another model library. It is provided as-is, not as construction documentation.

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Render a House/Updated Nov 6, 2026

Free Column 3D Model

Download this free column 3D model in GLB, FBX and OBJ for architectural visualization. Meter-scale, low-poly assets with free commercial project use and no signup.

Column low-poly 3D model, studio preview showing its form and materials

Free downloads

Quick answer: Column is available as a GLB, an FBX and an OBJ+MTL ZIP, with 972 triangles and overall dimensions of 0.55 × 0.55 × 2.975 m (W × D × H). Downloads are free for personal and commercial projects. No account or email is required.

The OBJ download is zipped with its MTL material file; keep them together after extraction. No textures or external image maps are needed.

Formats and specifications

Column dimensions, mesh and download specifications
Property	Specification
Dimensions	0.55 × 0.55 × 2.975 m (W × D × H)
Triangles	972
Units and placement	Meters; root at floor center of the overall bounds; source front faces −Y, Z up
Materials	White. Solid-color PBR, no textures.
GLB	25.1 KB
FBX	36.8 KB
OBJ + MTL ZIP	9.0 KB
Mesh delivery	Modifiers applied; no Draco compression in GLB; static, unrigged geometry

Design and placement notes

A tapered circular shaft sits between a square base and a simple capital in this architectural column. It suits colonnade studies, classical-inspired entrances and stylized structural rhythm in interior perspectives.

The model height and shaft diameter describe appearance only. A real load-bearing column needs structural sizing, connections, fire performance and foundation design; do not infer capacity from the decorative capital or base.

Repeat the column to test bay spacing and sightlines, then coordinate its footprint with circulation. The mesh is not a historically exact architectural order or a parametric structural member with material-strength properties.

How to import the models

Start with a meter-based scene and import at scale 1. Verify one listed dimension before populating the project. If a tool treats unitless OBJ coordinates as millimeters, set its import units to meters rather than scaling by eye. Importers may convert axes automatically.

Blender: use File → Import → glTF 2.0 for GLB, FBX for FBX, or Wavefront OBJ after unzipping. GLB is the most direct way to retain PBR materials.
SketchUp: use an importer or converter compatible with your installed version for GLB, FBX or OBJ, then save the result as SKP. These downloads are not native SKP files; standard SketchUp import support varies by version and plan.
Revit: these are not RFA families and Revit does not provide a general native GLB/FBX/OBJ family import workflow. Use a supported add-in or convert to a Revit-supported format, place it in an appropriate family or project, and verify scale and material mapping. Imported meshes do not gain BIM parameters or connectors.
3ds Max: import FBX or OBJ through File → Import, set the source units to meters and inspect the material assignments. Adjust glass and roughness if the legacy material conversion differs.
Rhino: import the unzipped OBJ with its MTL alongside it. Match document units to meters and check the imported mesh bounds; this remains mesh geometry, not editable NURBS solids.
Archicad: use a compatible importer, add-on or conversion workflow for your version, then save as an object if appropriate. Verify units and surfaces; no native GSM or parametric library object is included.

Render your model

Place the column in your scene, set a camera and export a clean screenshot or viewport image. Upload that image to Render a House to explore an architectural render. This is an image-based workflow; it does not require uploading these mesh formats directly.

Keep the important silhouettes and openings clear in the source view. Use your CAD or 3D application to verify dimensions and clearances; an AI visualization is not a measured construction drawing.

License

Free for personal and commercial projects. No signup or attribution is required. Do not resell or redistribute the files as a standalone pack or as part of another model library. Provided as-is without warranty; these stylized models are not manufacturer-certified products, engineering assemblies or construction documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Which files come with the column model?: There are direct GLB and FBX downloads plus a ZIP containing OBJ and MTL. No textures or external texture folders are required. GLB retains solid-color PBR materials and glass transmission where present; legacy formats may render materials differently.
What are the dimensions of this column?: Its overall bounds are 0.55 m wide, 0.55 m deep and 2.975 m high. These are measured mesh bounds, including accessories, not a manufacturer specification. The model has 972 triangles.
What should I check before placing this column?: The model height and shaft diameter describe appearance only. A real load-bearing column needs structural sizing, connections, fire performance and foundation design; do not infer capacity from the decorative capital or base.
Can I adapt this column for another design?: Repeat the column to test bay spacing and sightlines, then coordinate its footprint with circulation. The mesh is not a historically exact architectural order or a parametric structural member with material-strength properties.
Is the column model free for commercial use?: Yes. Use it in personal and commercial architectural projects without signup or attribution. Do not resell or redistribute the files as a standalone pack or another model library. It is provided as-is, not as construction documentation.

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