The Future of Architectural Visualization & 3D Rendering

Using Trimble technology to streamline architecture projects

Explore how architecture firm, Design Develop, uses SketchUp and Trimble technology to run and grow the business and accelerate their workflow on a variety of large and small design projects.

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[Skill Builder] Prepping for Rendering

We get a lot of questions about rendering with a SketchUp model. In this video, we talk through general rules of thumb when you are prepping a model for rendering.

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SketchUp Studio: Advance your workflow

We've been busy evolving the Studio offering to make it [even] more robust for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals.

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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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SketchUp + V-Ray 5: A match made in Studio

We’re proud to announce that we’ve teamed up with Chaos to bring you world-class rendering capabilities as part of your SketchUp toolkit!

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Getting Started with SketchUp Mobile Viewer for AR

With SketchUp Viewer, you can quickly and easily bring your 3D models to life by viewing them in the context of your environment. Follow along in this video tutorial to see how to get started with Ske

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Deploy “new normal” plans quicker with real-time social distancing extension by M Moser Associates

Adapt to a “new normal” quickly with the M Moser Covid Planner, Social Distance plugin. Analyze and create occupancy reports to comply with social distancing guidelines for return to the office safely

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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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Using SketchUp to create an interactive, virtual art exhibition

SketchUp expert, Eric Sargeant, uses SketchUp to create an interactive virtual art exhibit for the San Jose Museum of Art.

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Make your design process better with real-time visualization

Check out this great introductory webinar to real-time visualization using Enscape and SketchUp.

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Top 10 SketchUp extensions to boost productivity

Any 3D enthusiast can add these to their workflow to improve productivity and speed up modeling.

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Pushing The Boundary with architectural visualization

What's your architectural vision? We sat down with Henry Goss from The Boundary and discuss the architectural fundamentals into his elaborate illustrations.

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SketchUp Essentials Guide

Your toolkit of essential shortcuts and must-have extensions to get you on your way.

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Leveraging Trimble technology for construction with McCarthy Building Companies

We sit down with McCarthy Building Companies’ VDC Manager, Shannon Lightfoot, to discuss how they leverage Trimble across the entire lifecycle of their construction projects.

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studioJDK: An arch-viz story

StudioJDK shows how designers understand, develop, and communicate big idea architecture with the broader SketchUp community.

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Virtual Design and Construction at Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is taking the lead with virtual mockups. See how they've pioneered the use of virtual reality to sell projects and solve design problems.

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[Skill Builder] How to get the best performance with a large model

We give you a few tips on how to optimize your large SketchUp model to prevent it from being too slow while you are working on it.

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Dream it, design it, and experience it with Maciej Fijalkowski of VR Sketch

We speak to surfer, programmer and climbing gym designer Maciej Fijalkowski about the current state of the VR industry and the story behind the VR Sketch extension.

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[Quick Win] Use Section Planes to view inside a completed model

Trying to work inside a completed model? Try using Section Planes as a temporary tool to peek and work inside your model, unimpeded by the front half of your building or project.

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Using Trimble technology to streamline architecture projects

Explore how architecture firm, Design Develop, uses SketchUp and Trimble technology to run and grow the business and accelerate their workflow on a variety of large and small design projects.

[Skill Builder] Prepping for Rendering

We get a lot of questions about rendering with a SketchUp model. In this video, we talk through general rules of thumb when you are prepping a model for rendering.

SketchUp Studio: Advance your workflow

We've been busy evolving the Studio offering to make it [even] more robust for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals.

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.

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.

SketchUp + V-Ray 5: A match made in Studio

We’re proud to announce that we’ve teamed up with Chaos to bring you world-class rendering capabilities as part of your SketchUp toolkit!

Getting Started with SketchUp Mobile Viewer for AR

With SketchUp Viewer, you can quickly and easily bring your 3D models to life by viewing them in the context of your environment. Follow along in this video tutorial to see how to get started with Ske

Deploy “new normal” plans quicker with real-time social distancing extension by M Moser Associates

Adapt to a “new normal” quickly with the M Moser Covid Planner, Social Distance plugin. Analyze and create occupancy reports to comply with social distancing guidelines for return to the office safely

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.

Using SketchUp to create an interactive, virtual art exhibition

SketchUp expert, Eric Sargeant, uses SketchUp to create an interactive virtual art exhibit for the San Jose Museum of Art.

Make your design process better with real-time visualization

Check out this great introductory webinar to real-time visualization using Enscape and SketchUp.

Top 10 SketchUp extensions to boost productivity

Any 3D enthusiast can add these to their workflow to improve productivity and speed up modeling.

Pushing The Boundary with architectural visualization

What's your architectural vision? We sat down with Henry Goss from The Boundary and discuss the architectural fundamentals into his elaborate illustrations.

SketchUp Essentials Guide

Your toolkit of essential shortcuts and must-have extensions to get you on your way.

Leveraging Trimble technology for construction with McCarthy Building Companies

We sit down with McCarthy Building Companies’ VDC Manager, Shannon Lightfoot, to discuss how they leverage Trimble across the entire lifecycle of their construction projects.

studioJDK: An arch-viz story

StudioJDK shows how designers understand, develop, and communicate big idea architecture with the broader SketchUp community.

Virtual Design and Construction at Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is taking the lead with virtual mockups. See how they've pioneered the use of virtual reality to sell projects and solve design problems.

[Skill Builder] How to get the best performance with a large model

We give you a few tips on how to optimize your large SketchUp model to prevent it from being too slow while you are working on it.

Dream it, design it, and experience it with Maciej Fijalkowski of VR Sketch

We speak to surfer, programmer and climbing gym designer Maciej Fijalkowski about the current state of the VR industry and the story behind the VR Sketch extension.

[Quick Win] Use Section Planes to view inside a completed model

Trying to work inside a completed model? Try using Section Planes as a temporary tool to peek and work inside your model, unimpeded by the front half of your building or project.