Architectural Design with SketchUp: 3D Modeling, Extensions, BIM, Rendering, Making, and Scripting

TAP INTO SKETCHUP′S REAL–WORLD, REAL–WORK FUNCTIONALITY

Architectural Design with SketchUp, Second Edition, is the leading guide to Trimble SketchUp, an easy–to–use, yet incredibly powerful tool for architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and makers. It provides the SketchUp user with step–by–step tutorials that explore every aspect of SketchUp Pro and Make′s functionality, from common tasks to advanced operations. This new second edition covers the latest products and plugin extensions, 3D model creation features, Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities, import/export options, and 3D web content generation to ensure the reader has an up to date understanding of how to make SketchUp help them meet any project goals. It also adds a new chapter on physically making things with SketchUp, which covers 3D printing, design to fabrication, CNC milling, and laser cutting a must–have resource for any maker.

Architectural Design with SketchUp, Second Edition helps users:

Create accurate 3D models with step–by–step tutorials backed by full–color illustrations Design in 3D with SketchUp′s tools, plugin extensions, and Ruby scripting Create amazing photorealistic renderings right inside SketchUp Use SketchUp′s efficiency and precision for digital fabrication Integrate SketchUp into any AEC and BIM workflow Excel quickly with video tutorials, sample files, and Ruby scripts found on the companion website

SketchUp is the essential tool for today′s designers, and Architectural Design with SketchUp is the leading resource for users who are ready to go beyond the basics and use its full potential.

ALEXANDER C. SCHREYER is senior lecturer and program director of the Building and Construction Technology program and faculty member in the Department of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He teaches courses in AEC BIM/CAD modeling and visualization as well as materials and methods, structural design, and 3D printing. He is an active member of the SketchUp community, speaks regularly at user conferences, and owns a popular blog at alexschreyer.net.