How to use Sketchup

Learn How to use Sketchup starting with your own hand sketch.
This video will teach you how to import the sketch and improve everything to sketchup, work on the 3d model and create your own 3d rendering presentation This is part of the tutorial in our Udemy Class. For those who are seeking for a way to use Sketchup as their platform in design Conceptualization and Presentation, this is video will give you the idea on how to use sketchup. As you go along, you will learn how to develop your skills in designing. Architectural Designing and Conceptualization 
Think of how you will organize your 3d model when you are doing your conceptual design starting with the handscketch of the plan layout. 
The plan layout can be done manually. Using a scale and the grid system, spaces can be adjusted and arranged while doing the sketch.
The architect's sketch is done to organize according to the arrangement of the required spaces. Using sketchup is the next step to start working with the 3d model. They 3d model will be refined and done accurately. The Sketch will be a guide in the initial layout. 
Use Sketchup Layout
Most people ask question on "How do I use sketchup layout?" Sketchup layout is a feature in Sketchup that will help you organize the drawing requirements of the project you are working. 


You can learn more of the Design Conceptualization using sketchup in our Udemy course

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3d Warehouse Models

3d sketchup model for download

Some of our 3d models have been uploaded to 3D Warehouse at Trimble.com.

You can enjoy a free download, modify it an use it for your personal project. It’s all totally free, we are giving away these models for modification. Don’t use exact model but tweak it and modify according tour designs

Here are some of the models;

1. 3D Sketchup  High Rise Building Model

Use it as a background model if you are working on a large scale urban development project or just simply want to ise it for uor 3d modeling practice.

3d Sketchup Model Footbridge Stair

Here’s a 3D Sketchup model of a stair along footbridge. If you are designing a bridge, this is another model to begin with and make your test renderings. 

Sketchup resources are all available in 3d Warehouse

You can also visit our 3d models in 3d Warehouse.

3. 3d Sketchup Mall Interior Model

If you are working on a Mall interior, this is a perfect fit for that. Another 3d model you can download. 

Visit our Trimble account 3dartrender, 

More 3d models are uploaded there for downloads.

Organizing Drawing Documents Using Layout in Sketchup

The more easy way to Organize your Drawing Documents is in Sketchup. Learning this great feature included in the Sketchup program is the Layout. If you have not tried this one yet, you will see the power of this tool that can make your workflow more efficient and coordinated.

While doing the 3d model, you can bear in mind the construction documentation too. You can link your sketchup file into the layout to produce 2d drawings. You will have the capability of using the BIM (Building Integrated Modeling) system in sketchup.

The 3d modeling approach can be very useful in all of the phases of the project especially in presenting the design and show Value Engineering.

Here's the Video Tutorial:

Learn how to use this and see how you can organize the drawing documentation you will be needing as the phase of your architectural practice progresses. How to use Layout in Sketchup?
First is to locate the program and open it. There will be options to chose before you will go to the layout platform. You will set up the page and it will come in a blank sheet. You can costumize the title block and group it to edit easily. You can duplicate the sheet to maintain the standard title block all throughout the creation of documents. The video above is an introduction to the many layouts you will be creating. BIM in sketchup
It is important to note that you can consider the BIM while creating the model. This will make your documentation more accurate and easy to visualize all aspects of the building system from planning to construction and even post construction evaluation. As we progress with this lesson, layout will be organize according to the discipline required for the drawing documentation. From foundation, to structural system and building utilities system. As an introduction, layout in sketchup can be organize by: 1. Insering the skp file in your layout as a viewport. 2. Copy the Clip the viewports

How to Create Circular Pattern

Here's another Sketchup Video tutorial, creating one segment of a pattern and copy multiple times to form a circular pattern.

If you are creating a 3d model of a dome and would like to transfer the pattern on the dome, it can be done by using the "DRAPE TOOL".

Here's the video tutorial and follow along.