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Course Outline
Introduction
SketchUp at Glance
- Templates
- Toolbars and components
- Model settings
Drawing Tools
- Line tool
- Rectangle tool, circle tool, polygon tool, and arc tool
- Freehand tool
Preparing the Development Environment
- Installing and configuring SketchUp
- Setting up templates, toolbars, and working files
Modeling
- Applying 2D CAD drawings
- Implementing a base
- Building the external shell
- Shaping shell slopes
- Forming openings
- Applying internal walls, windows, and doors
- Capping the roof
Materials
- Adding materials to objects
- Importing images
- Creating textures
- Modifying the material placement
External Features
- Adding the water feature
- Working with landscaping
- Implementing the path edge
- Adding external planting
Internal Features
- Modeling the interior fixtures
- Building the low units
- Building the high units
- Adding trim
- Decorating the interior
- Loading furniture
Styling and Scenes
- Styling the model
- Adding a watermark
- Cutting sections
- Creating elevation scenes
- Creating plans and sections
- Adding perspective views
Geolocation
- Locating the model
- Mapping shadows
- Creating a shadow study
From Model to Reality
- Using JPEG and PNG
- Using KMZ for Google Earth
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- An understanding of 3D models
Audience
- Architects
14 Hours
