SketchUp Intermediate: Advanced Architectural Modeling & Documentation
Learn SketchUp Intermediate: Advanced Architectural Modeling & Documentation with practical skills in advanced architectural modeling, site development, components, detailing, visualization, and construction documentation using LayOut.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Intermediate SketchUp Workflow & Model Management Topics Covered Review of Core SketchUp Concepts Efficient Modeling Workflows Advanced Selection Techniques Model Organization Strategies Outliner Management Tags & Tag Hierarchies Project Setup Standards Module 2: Advanced Architectural Modeling Techniques Topics Covered Complex Floor Plans Curved and Organic Geometry Advanced Roof Modeling Terrain and Site Modeling Split Levels & Multi-Storey Buildings Architectural Massing Studies Precision Modeling Techniques Module 3: Advanced Components & Dynamic Workflows Topics Covered Advanced Component Creation Nested Components Component Libraries Dynamic Components Introduction Reusable Architectural Elements Parametric Design Concepts Productivity Techniques Module 4: Interior & Exterior Architectural Detailing Topics Covered Doors & Windows Detailing Staircase Modeling Railings & Balustrades Facade Development Architectural Features Interior Elements Furniture Integration Module 5: Site Modeling & Landscape Development Topics Covered Importing Site Data Sandbox Tools Terrain Creation Roads & Pathways Landscape Elements Building Placement Context Modeling Module 6: Materials, Textures & Visualization Topics Covered Advanced Material Management Custom Texture Creation UV Mapping Basics Realistic Material Application Lighting & Shadow Studies Scene Creation Presentation Techniques Module 7: Construction Documentation with LayOut Topics Covered Introduction to LayOut Creating Drawing Sheets Plans, Sections & Elevations Dimensioning & Annotation Viewports & Scales Title Blocks Exporting PDF Documentation Module 8: Project Development & Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Complete Architectural Project Workflow Model Review & Optimization Documentation Preparation Presentation Development Project Coordination Best Practices for Professional Delivery Capstone Project Develop a complete multi-storey residential or commercial building model, including site development, architectural detailing, materials, scenes, and construction documentation using LayOut.
Learning Outcomes
Create complex and detailed architectural models using advanced SketchUp tools.
Model multi-storey buildings, roofs, facades, stairs, and site elements efficiently.
Organize large-scale projects using professional model management techniques.
Develop reusable component libraries and advanced component workflows.
Generate architectural plans, elevations, sections, and documentation using LayOut.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Basic understanding of SketchUp interface and tools -Ability to create basic architectural models in SketchUp -Familiarity with Groups, Components, and basic materials -Understanding of architectural drawings and construction terminology -Laptop/Desktop with SketchUp installed
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