Sustainable Architecture & 3D Building Design

Passive architecture: fostering a sustainable future

Learn how designers are using passive architecture to create comfortable, energy-efficient buildings that support future-conscious sustainability efforts.

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11 months ago

Exploring timber’s possibilities for a new era of sustainable construction

Andreas Lebisch, architect and sustainable construction business developer, uses timber for the sustainable construction of his country home, Villa Skäret, featured on Grand Designs Sverige.

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over 1 year ago

[Infographic] Sustainability that Sticks

SketchUp's early-stage design research tools empower designers to make informed, impactful decisions rooted in sustainability. Help stakeholders understand and commit to high-performance design.

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almost 2 years ago

[Webinar] Top 10 features you may have missed in SketchUp

Watch the live recording for a look at our top ten new and not-so-new features you may be missing out on in SketchUp.

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about 2 years ago

The ultimate guide to reducing construction’s environmental impacts

Deepen your understanding of how to improve sustainability throughout project lifecycles using building and construction technologies.

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over 2 years ago

Studio St. Germain - combining style and sustainability using Sefaira

Read SketchUp's in-depth interview with members of Studio St. Germain and their philosophy of combining Architecture and performance.

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over 2 years ago

Perkins Eastman: Designing Net-Zero Learning Environments

Design Principle Omar at Perkins Eastman led the design of a net-zero energy high school. Omar's design and passionate student advocates convinced stakeholders to allocate funds for the project.

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Top five resources to jumpstart your sustainable design workflow

What steps can you take to incorporate better practices for a more sustainable built environment? We’ve shortlisted five resources to spark a new fire in your design workflow.

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over 2 years ago

The Omar Way: A Passion for Sustainable Schools

Design Principal Omar Calderon at the award-winning global firm Perkins Eastman designs highly sustainable school buildings that seek to empower student success.

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over 2 years ago

4 Essential Elements of Site Analysis

Site analysis is a crucial first step in creating a viable building design. Read on to learn about the essential factors you want to include in your Site Analysis.

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almost 3 years ago

Greening LA: A ‘green workforce’ collaboration builds in the metaverse and real life

Collaborate, design, scale, and repeat! The Greening LA project brings together community colleges, universities, municipalities, and designers on a series of urban ecological pursuits to beautify LA.

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almost 3 years ago

Interoperability unpacked: Three tips for an efficient SketchUp and Revit workflow

SketchUp models can transition to or from Revit projects and each project's best method depends on your deliverables and goals. Here’s how to move from SketchUp to Revit and back again.

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almost 3 years ago

Does your tech stack up from 2D-6D?

Ever wondered if you’re truly getting the most out of your software tools? Take our free quiz to find out if you’re maxing out the value in your SketchUp toolset.

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about 3 years ago

Pozas Design Group: Designing the tallest building in Latin America

The record-breaking Obispado tower in Monterrey, Mexico, is the first of two landmark structures designed by the high-end architecture firm, Pozas Design Group.

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[Webinar] Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings

Join Architect at JLG Architects, Dane Andersen, and in-house performance design expert Niraj Poudel (Ph.D.) in our on-demand webinar about designing highly-sustainable buildings.

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almost 4 years ago

Six Metrics Every Architect Should Know (And How to Use Them)

These six performance metrics should be used by every architect. Learn what the metrics are and how to use them in your projects.

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over 3 years ago

JLG Architects: Five tips for embedding sustainability into design practice

Learn how architects can embed sustainable design into every design project from the award-winning firm, JLG Architects.

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over 3 years ago

SketchUp extensions I wish I knew about sooner as an architectural designer

Kyle Burns spent over 10 years as a designer at architecture firms across the US, but it was not until he started working at SketchUp that he truly understood the power of extensions.

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over 3 years ago

Five Key Factors for Calculating Design Technology ROI

Read on for five factors to consider when assessing, adding to, and optimizing your design technology.

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over 3 years ago

Tips for Designing a Net-Zero Energy Home

In 2015, we wrote about the Iowa Nest, a net-zero energy single-family home in rural Iowa. This article recaps high-level design moves and shares five learnings from its post-occupancy assessment.

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