SketchUp Advanced: Professional Architectural Modeling, Visualization & BIM Workflows

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: Advanced Project Setup & Professional Workflows Topics Covered Large Project Management Advanced Model Organization Tag Structures & Standards Template Development Model Optimization Strategies Collaboration Workflows Industry Best Practices Module 2: Complex Architectural Modeling Topics Covered High-Rise Building Modeling Complex Roof Structures Parametric Modeling Techniques Organic & Freeform Geometry Advanced Curved Surfaces Detailed Architectural Features Precision Modeling Workflows Module 3: Advanced Components & Dynamic Components Topics Covered Dynamic Components Attribute Management Interactive Component Creation Parametric Design Workflows Custom Component Libraries Scalable Design Systems Productivity Automation Module 4: BIM-Oriented Modeling in SketchUp Topics Covered BIM Fundamentals Building Information Integration Classification Systems IFC Concepts BIM Data Management Model Coordination BIM Collaboration Workflows Module 5: Advanced Site & Urban Modeling Topics Covered Terrain Development Topography Modeling Infrastructure Elements Urban Context Modeling Road & Landscape Design Site Coordination Environmental Studies Module 6: Advanced Visualization & Rendering Preparation Topics Covered Material Optimization Advanced Texture Mapping Lighting Strategies Shadow Analysis Scene Management Rendering Preparation Presentation Development Module 7: Professional Documentation with LayOut Topics Covered Advanced LayOut Workflows Construction Documentation Detailed Plans & Elevations Sections & Callouts Annotation Standards Sheet Set Development Documentation Management Module 8: Interoperability & Project Coordination Topics Covered CAD Integration Revit Interoperability IFC Workflows Model Exchange Standards Coordination Processes Clash Review Concepts Multi-Discipline Collaboration Module 9: Performance Optimization & Automation Topics Covered Heavy Model Optimization File Management Strategies Advanced Shortcuts & Productivity Tools Extension Management Workflow Automation Quality Control Procedures Professional Project Delivery Module 10: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered End-to-End Project Development BIM-Compliant Modeling Documentation Production Visualization Preparation Quality Assurance Review Professional Presentation Workflow Capstone Project Develop a complete commercial or mixed-use architectural project incorporating advanced modeling techniques, BIM data, construction documentation, project coordination workflows, and presentation deliverables.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Participants should have: -Intermediate to advanced SketchUp skills -Experience creating complete architectural models -Understanding of Components, Tags, Scenes, and LayOut -Familiarity with architectural design and construction documentation -Basic knowledge of rendering workflows (preferred) -Laptop/Desktop with SketchUp Pro installed