SketchUp has already become the leading 3D modeling application for a long time, which features satisfactory usability, Building Information Modeling (BIM) capability, photorealistic rendering, construction drawing, as well as plugin extensions, 3D web content generation ability, navigation methods, import/export options, and 3D model creation features.

Architectural Design with SketchUp is a clearly written, well-illustrated and comprehensive one-stop guide for SketchUp learning. It includes easy-to-follow and step-by-step tutorials, basic concepts and background information, end-of-chapter exercises, full-color illustrations, a companion website containing videos, sample files, Ruby scripts, and plugins. Apart from the easy-to-understand basics, it also covers both fundamental and advanced topics with deeper instruction and guidance to help getting the most out of SketchUp.

If we say that SketchUp is a 3D-modeling tool developed for architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and makers, then Architectural Design with SketchUp this book can be considered to be specially written for anyone who wants to make the most of this extremely useful tool.

Table Of Contents

  • Chapter 1 – Introduction
  • Chapter 2 – A SketchUp Refresher
  • Chapter 3 – Component-Based 3D Modeling
  • Chapter 4 – Using Plugins Effectively
  • Chapter 5 – Rendering in SketchUp
  • Chapter 6 – Making Things with SketchUp
  • Chapter 7 – Creating Geometry Using Ruby Scripting
  • Appendices

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