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Duration 14 hours (2 days)
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of SketchUp
- Template usage
- Toolbars and component management
- Model configuration settings
Drawing Instruments
- Line tool usage
- Rectangle, circle, polygon, and arc tools
- Freehand drawing tools
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installation and configuration of SketchUp
- Establishing templates, toolbars, and working files
Modeling Techniques
- Utilizing 2D CAD drawings as a base
- Creating a structural foundation
- Constructing the external facade
- Refining slope geometries
- Defining openings
- Installing internal walls, windows, and doors
- Completing the roof structure
Material Application
- Assigning materials to objects
- Importing image assets
- Developing custom textures
- Adjusting material placement
Exterior Enhancements
- Incorporating water features
- Managing landscaping elements
- Defining pathway boundaries
- Adding external vegetation
Interior Enhancements
- Modeling interior fixtures
- Constructing low-rise units
- Constructing high-rise units
- Adding architectural trim
- Decorating interior spaces
- Placing furniture assets
Styling and Scene Creation
- Applying styles to the model
- Adding watermarks
- Generating cut sections
- Creating elevation views
- Producing plans and sections
- Establishing perspective views
Geolocation
- Positioning the model in real-world coordinates
- Mapping shadow behavior
- Conducting shadow studies
From Model to Reality
- Exporting using JPEG and PNG formats
- Using KMZ format for Google Earth integration
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of 3D modeling concepts.
Audience
- Architects.
