Considering building performance during conceptual design
The paradox of early design is that architects have to make the most critical decisions when they have the least time to evaluate them thoroughly.
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Detailing out an efficient design-build workflow
From commercial to residential builds, Scott Miller from Remington Development Corporation uses the SketchUp suite of tools to perfect the conceptual design process.
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SketchUp 2021: Building a Foundation for Success
SketchUp 2021 brings new tools and features to your workflow so you can design delightfully on an informed foundation.
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A Fresh Look for SketchUp
As our brand and products have evolved, so has our suite of product logos.
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PreDesign: Sunny with a chance of better design
SketchUp’s cooked up some brand-spanking-new functionality for better design in the 2021 release. Get the scoop.
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Good daylight brings all the employees to the (court)yard
We’re going to use SketchUp and some extensions to find out how sunlight falls on (and in) your courtyard and how to optimize the design of your courtyard for optimal daylight.
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SketchUp as a sustainable development platform? Yup.
What do SketchUp and sustainable development have in common? Let’s begin with an understanding of the word sustainability.
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Demystifying the Architecture 2030 Challenge with Nathan Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning
Architecture 2030 issued a challenge to fight against climate change. Nathan Kipnis helps us demystify the finer points of architecture and planning by 2030.
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Leers Weinzapfel Associates: On Collaboration, Sustainable Buildings, and Timber Structures
Leers Weinzapfel Associates explains what they use SketchUp for and how SketchUp helped streamline and speed up their design process.
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The Balancing Act of Facade Design: Glazing Ratios
Making the right architectural decisions with a high-performing finished design is tough. Learn more about the balancing act of facade design and glazing ratios.
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Sefaira'n Up the SketchUp office
See how the SketchUp office uses Sefaira to up their building energy and daylight analysis tool's game.
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Sterner Design: Daylighting an Underground House & Achieving Net Zero Energy Status
Using Sefaira, read about how Net Zero Energy goals were met while also delivering great daylighting to this single family residence.
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Measuring Daylight: Dynamic Daylighting Metrics & What They Mean for Designers
With the use of sDA and ASE as dynamic daylighting metrics, architects can make better design decisions. Use this SketchUp resource to learn more.
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We've enhanced SketchUp & LayOut: See what's new in 2019.2!
We're excited to announce we've enhanced SketchUp & LayOut for 2019. We've worked hard to update our top features, so see what's new for our 2019 update.
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