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 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

  • Installation and configuration of SketchUp
  • Configuring templates, toolbars, and working files

Modeling Techniques

  • Integrating 2D CAD drawings
  • Establishing a base
  • Constructing the external shell
  • Shaping shell slopes
  • Creating openings
  • Adding internal walls, windows, and doors
  • Completing the roof structure

Material Application

  • Applying materials to objects
  • Importing images
  • Generating textures
  • Adjusting material placement

Exterior Elements

  • Incorporating water features
  • Working with landscaping
  • Defining path edges
  • Adding external planting

Interior Elements

  • Modeling interior fixtures
  • Constructing low units
  • Constructing high units
  • Adding trim
  • Decorating interior spaces
  • Placing furniture

Styling and Scene Creation

  • Stylizing the model
  • Adding watermarks
  • Cutting sections
  • Creating elevation views
  • Generating plans and sections
  • Adding perspective views

Geolocation and Shadow Mapping

  • Positioning the model geographically
  • Mapping shadows
  • Conducting shadow studies

From Model to Real-World Application

  • Exporting using JPEG and PNG formats
  • Utilizing KMZ files for Google Earth

Summary and Conclusion

Requirements

  • Familiarity with the concept of 3D models

Audience

  • Architects

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