Architectural Design with SketchUp

The one-stop guide to SketchUp for architects, designers, and builders

SketchUp is the tool of choice for architects, interior designers, and construction professionals. Though the basics are simple to understand, getting the most out of it requires deeper instruction and guidance. Architectural Design with Google SketchUpuses easy-to-understand tutorials to describe both common and advanced process, illustrated throughout with full-color renderings.

• Handy sidebars throughout the book cover fundamentals and background information
• End-of-chapter exercises help readers master new skills and techniques
• A robust companion website includes helpful videos, sample files, and plug-ins

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A SketchUp Refresher
Chapter3: Using SketchUp to Inform Your Designs
Chapter 4: Using Plugins Effectively
Chapter 5: Rendering in SketchUp
Chapter 6: Creating Geometry Using Ruby Scripting

Appendix A: SketchUp Quick Reference Cards
Appendix B: Ruby Class and Method Reference
Appendix C: SketchUp API Class and Method Reference
Appendix D: Creating Your Own Plugins
Appendix E: Dynamic Component Function Reference