The SketchUp Essentials for Architecture

WHAT IS THE SKETCHUP ESSENTIALS FOR ARCHITECTURE?

The SketchUp Essentials for Architecture is my complete, step by step guide for creating architectural plans in Layout.

It's designed to show you the EXACT steps needed to create a professional looking set of Architectural Plans in Layout from your SketchUp models - Nothing is left out.

The SketchUp Essentials for Architecture is a 5 module step-by-step digital course that walks you through exactly: how to create a 3D model in SketchUp, then how to use that model to create construction documents in Layout.

This course is broken down into 5 simple sections designed to give you all the information you need (and nothing you don't) to learn how to create professional looking plans from your SketchUp models in Layout -

Module 1 - The ESSENTIALS of SketchUp Modeling for Architecture

Module 2 - Modeling Your 3D Design in SketchUp (STEP BY STEP!)

Module 3 - Becoming a Layout Expert

Module 4 - Creating Site Models and Site Plans (Without Going Crazy!)

Module 5 - Creating Specific Kinds of Plan Sheets

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Architects
Interior Designers
Construction Professionals
Landscape Architects
Anyone who wants to learn to create professional looking plans in Layout from 3D SketchUp models

Note that this course will be taught on the PC version of SketchUp, but works for Mac users as well.

DOES THIS COURSE REQUIRE SKETCHUP PRO? Yes. A large portion of this course will be focused on working in Layout, which is only available with the Pro version of SketchUp.

The free Make 2017 version and the online version will not be enough to complete this course.

WHEN DOES THE COURSE START AND FINISH? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE? How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

WHAT IF I AM UNHAPPY WITH THE COURSE? We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? This course will teach you how to create a 3D building model inside of SketchUp, then take that model into Layout and use it to create an architectural plan set, as well as how to set up a site model for the creation of site plans.

Learn to create 11 different kinds of plans with step by step instruction - I show you EXACTLY how I'm setting up my model and creating the plansheets - no guesswork needed!

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? We all get stuck sometimes! As a part of the course, I answer questions in the comments below the videos. In addition, you can see questions other students have asked in the past to learn from their questions as well!

MODULE 1 - The ESSENTIALS of SketchUp Modeling for Architecture

This section has been specifically designed to get you up and running on the Essential SketchUp modeling skills that you'll need to create your documents. I've cut through the fluff to get you the skills you'll need to get started modeling your designs in SketchUp - NO FLUFF NECESSARY

You'll learn skills like -

Getting started with modeling in SketchUp
How to create your models in 3D...THE RIGHT WAY
Setting up your model so that changes are easy
Using styles to make your model look however you want (Spoiler: Black and White or Color Plans...You can do both!)
And more!

MODULE 2 - Modeling Your 3D Design in SketchUp (STEP BY STEP

In this section, I'll walk you through EXACTLY how to create your SketchUp model so that it's ready to take into Layout. It was really important to me that I show you the FULL PROCESS for modeling your building properly! No skipped steps here folks.

PLUS - I made sure to include a second level in my building design just so I could demonstrate the best way to set up a multiple story building for Layout!

In this section we'll cover topics like -

Creating Your Floor Plan
Modeling walls in your floor plan
Modeling Doors and Windows
The best ways to add millwork, fixtures, and appliances to your designs
Setting up your model for easy interior and exterior views
And more!

MODULE 3 - Becoming a Layout EXPERT!

It's easy to forget that Layout is actually a stand-alone, separate program from SketchUp. This section contains an in-depth introduction to Layout that shows you exactly WHERE everything is, HOW to use it, and WHY the different tools are important.

Once you’ve gone through my introduction to Layout section, you’ll be CONFIDENT and ready to move forward with your plan creation in Layout, with a firm foundation of knowledge on which tools to use and when to use them.

In this section we'll cover topics like -

How to get views from your SketchUp model into Layout with Viewports
Setting up your documents with Title Blocks, Logos, Company Information, and more
Hate duplicating work? How to use Scrapbooks to save TONS of time
Labeling and Dimensioning your plans made EASY
Printing and Exporting Your Plans after creation
And more!

MODULE 4 - Modeling Your Site for Layout (Without Going Crazy!)

If you've ever tried to find instruction for creating sitework in SketchUp, you know that there isn't a lot of instruction available online. That's why it was really important to me to create a module SPECIFICALLY TARGETING site modeling.

In this section, we'll talk about how to create a SketchUp model specifically for your site, and how to integrate it with the plans you've created above. I'll specifically show you how to take a 3D site and set it up so you can include site plans within your plan set.

In this section, we'll cover the following -

Importing existing sitework from multiple sources
Creating existing and proposed conditions for your plans
Placing your building on your site
Showing/Indicating site utilities
Adding plans for 2D and 3D images
And more!

MODULE 5 - Creating Plan Sheets

While every project is different, generally they all have one thing in common - the kinds of sheets you're going to make. While project types may differ, you're always going to need things like floor plans, elevations, details, and more.

In this section, we'll go through exactly how to create and set up these different plan sheets with step by step instruction. PLUS - all of these layout files will be available for download so you can follow along as we go!

Kinds of sheets we'll create include the following -

Black and White Floor Plans
Color Floor Plans
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Exerior and Interior Elevations
Building Sections
Construction Detail Pages
Door Schedules
Site and Landscaping Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course? How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What if I am unhappy with the course? We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

The SketchUp Essentials for Architecture

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