Learn SketchUp from Zero to Pro: Villa Modelling Masterclass

Explore the SketchUp first opening screen, learn how scale and axes help you judge size with Martin for reference, and preview shortcuts as you plan gradual, example-based learning.

Explore the SketchUp axis system: red, green, and blue axes, plus the origin, and master drawing lines with the Lines tool, starting at the origin and finishing with escape.

Learn how to draw lines parallel to the red, green, and blue axes in SketchUp, measure their lengths precisely with keyboard inputs, and switch to freehand drawing for irregular shapes.

Use the line tool in SketchUp to draw a five-by-five square and other geometries like rectangles, trapezoids, and hexagons, using the axes and origin, then erase or undo as needed.

Learn to control the SketchUp screen with mouse and keyboard shortcuts for zoom, orbit, pan, and tools like line (L), hand (H), and orbit (O).

Draw ready geometric shapes in SketchUp using the shapes tool to create squares, rectangles, circles, and semicircles with precise dimensions and keyboard shortcuts for radius and diameter.

Discover drawing polygons in SketchUp with the polygon tool, use Ctrl plus/minus to vary sides from triangle to ninety-nine, and adjust the inscribed radius for precise hexagons and shapes.

Learn the long method for drawing 3D shapes in SketchUp using the line tool, creating cubes, rectangles, hexagons, and polygons with precise 10-meter steps along the three axes.

Use the practical method to sketch three-dimensional objects with the push and pull tool, transforming squares into cubes, circles into cylinders, and polygons into varied shapes, using shortcuts like p.

Use practical push/pull techniques in SketchUp to match heights, create gaps, and align faces. This lecture prepares you to model construction objects such as columns and beams in future lessons.

Master SketchUp techniques to model columns and shear walls, explore various column shapes, foundations, and steel-style columns, and learn when a wall acts as a shear wall based on proportions.

Explore beam cross sections and profiles, including square, rectangular, circular, and t-shaped and hash/u shapes. Compare columns and shear walls, and assess bearing capacity under axial and lateral loads.

Model a matte foundation in SketchUp, using 20 m by 15 m with thickness 0.5–1 m to transfer loads to the soil, including individual and strip foundation styles.

Master drawing tricks in SketchUp by learning to snap to origin and axes, use midpoints and endpoints, and extend lines along pink, red, green, and blue guides to build shapes.

Master move, copy, rotate, and scale in SketchUp using icons or keyboard shortcuts. Copy, paste, and align duplicates along the same axis with dashed guides for precise placement.

Master the move command in SketchUp by selecting objects, using the M shortcut, and moving along axis directions to align positions precisely.

Master rotating objects in SketchUp by using the rotate tool, pinning a center, and rotating around blue, green, or red axes for 2d and 3d shapes.

Scale objects in sketchup to resize while preserving their original shape. Use the scale tool with uniform handles to maintain proportions in 2D and 3D, and verify with measure tool.

Learn how to group columns and beams in SketchUp to keep elements independent and allow easy movement and rotation without affecting other parts.

Learn to group and ungroup objects in SketchUp, including nested groups, using axis alignment and reference lines; double-click to edit inside a group and adjust thickness.

Master villa modelling in SketchUp by learning grouping, copying, and arranging foundation, columns, and floors to build and manage multi-floor structures with selective visibility.

Learn how SketchUp components simplify large building models by updating multiple columns and floors with one component, avoiding manual copy-paste edits when client height changes.

Explore how components in sketchup enable a single edit to update all copied columns, convert shapes from rectangles to cylinders, and apply window styles across a facade with ease.

Learn to use make unique in SketchUp to edit specific columns or sections without altering others, enabling independent height and shape changes on selected objects.

Learn to assign and manage surface materials in SketchUp using the paint bucket, applying concrete, wood, brick, and textiles across grouped components.

Learn to model and assign materials in SketchUp by grouping the outer concrete frame, creating frame elements, and applying glass materials to surfaces to control interior light.

Learn hiding and unhide objects to explore interior spaces by viewing hidden geometry, using right-click hide, unhide, and view hidden geometry controls while building foundation, walls, and slab.

Open all toolbars and layer options to manage visibility, then model foundations, columns, and slabs with groups, copies, and hidden geometry for isolated circular columns.

Create and assign objects to layers—foundation, rectangular columns, cylindrical columns, and slabs—and use visibility controls to hide or show each layer for focused presentations.