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Sketchup Architect From 2D to 3D
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(240 ratings)
2,212 students
Created byThomas Soltren
Last updated 3/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn how to quickly build simple to complex 3-D models in sketch up
  • Build 3-D Architectural models with terrains doors windows and materials

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 3h 51m total length

  • Lesson 1 Importing cad to SketchUp9:21

    In this course we will discuss tips for importing cad files into sketchup.  The sketchup file with cad plan imported is available to download for students to follow along with this entire course series of sketchup 102. 

  • Lesson 2 Styles and layer editing4:15

    In this lesson we will go over using and editing styles and organizing our layers.

  • Lesson 3 Using the Sandbox tools, smoothing surfaces10:31

    In this lesson we will go over different methods for creating 3D terrain and editing it.  We will also go over smoothing surfaces. 

  • Lesson 4 Building a slab and walls11:49
  • Lesson 5 Creating wall openings, windows and door43:53
  • Lesson 6 Using the Stamp tool and adding a driveway14:54
  • Lesson 7 Creating an infinite edge pool8:38
  • Lesson 8 creating roofs, flat and sloped14:27
  • Lesson 9 adding a fireplace, cabinets and countertop10:57
  • Lesson 10 Modifying our model and healing surfaces15:47
  • Lesson 11 creating a fence and dividing surfaces12:30
  • Lesson 12 adding and editing materials18:48
  • Lesson 13 Adding landscaping and shadows15:04
  • lesson 14 Intro to Twilight Render1:53

    Intro to using the free plug-in Twilght Render for SketchUp

  • Lesson 15 Adding lighting23:50

    Adding spot and point lighting from Twilight to our sketchup model.  Applying Twilgiht materials.

  • Lesson 16 Setting render environment and saving image15:09

    Setting  render sun lighting, background and adjusting our render setting for our final image output.

  • Create your own model style

Requirements

  • Should have sketchup make or pro software

Description

Learn how to create professional 3D architectural models: This Course is Taught by Thomas Soltren, Thomas has been modeling in SketchUp for over 10 years creating architectural models. This course is intended for students who have taken a beginner intro course for SketchUp or who have a basic understanding of SketchUp.  This course is intended to give students a fast and effective way to model. We go through each step as we will progressively build our model home. The home is a design by Thomas Soltren, I residential modern home.  This course will also briefly go over rendering you completed home design using a free software "Twilight Renderer v2".  We will go through some quick Tips to create a presentable rendering of your home design.

In this course we will begin with a 2D cad plan and go through step by step how to build a 3D architectural model. 

We will go over each step in the Architectural design process:

We will go over

  • Building site terrains

  • First floor and second floor walls

  • Adding Windows and creating components

  • Creating and importing Doors,

  • Adding standard and custom materials

  • Adding and modifying shadows.

  • Adding cabinetry

  • Creating Roofs

  • How to use the stamp tool

  • Editing layers / Tags

  • Importing a Cad File into SketchUp

  • Rendering your model in Twilight Renderer

  • How to add Lighting with Twilight


    We will also go over many useful tips to help you build models quickly and effectively.  

    If you have been struggling to build models quickly and professionally this course is for you.

As your instructor I will be able to answer any questions you may while taking this course simply send me a a message and I will answer as soon as possibly

Lets Get Started!


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone wanting to learn sketchup and build models in 3D

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