Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of SketchUp
- Templates
- Toolbars and components
- Model settings
Drawing Tools
- Line tool
- Rectangle, circle, polygon, and arc tools
- Freehand tool
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing and configuring SketchUp
- Establishing templates, toolbars, and working files
Modelling
- Integrating 2D CAD drawings
- Creating the base
- Constructing the external shell
- Shaping shell slopes
- Creating openings
- Adding internal walls, windows, and doors
- Completing the roof
Materials
- Applying materials to objects
- Importing images
- Generating textures
- Adjusting material placement
Exterior Elements
- Incorporating water features
- Managing landscaping
- Defining path edges
- Adding external planting
Interior Elements
- Modelling interior fixtures
- Building low units
- Building high units
- Adding trim
- Decorating the interior
- Placing furniture
Styling and Scenes
- Styling the model
- Adding a watermark
- Creating cut sections
- Developing elevation scenes
- Generating plans and sections
- Incorporating perspective views
Geolocation
- Positioning the model
- Mapping shadows
- Conducting a shadow study
From Model to Reality
- Exporting using JPEG and PNG
- Using KMZ for Google Earth
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of 3D modelling principles.
Audience
- Architects
