Getting Creative with Construction Technology: A Guide to Prototyping

Trying out new construction technology doesn’t have to be risky. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Strategist Renzo di Furia shows us how to adopt and develop processes for new tools through prototyping on small-scale projects first —…

2023 Makes Modeling a ‘Snap’ with UI Updates and Custom Controls

Updated icons refresh the SketchUp for Desktop and LayOut interface. New modeling elements in SketchUp for Desktop and custom rendering controls in LayOut offer a performance-focused release for 2023. New to SketchUp for Desktop are…

Find What You Need Faster, with AI-Driven Search Feature from the Latest 3D Warehouse Updates

Welcome to the next generation of 3D Warehouse, the largest free 3D model library in the world. 3D Warehouse now features a fresh, unified desktop, mobile, and web interface with light and dark modes, plus a brand-new, AI-driven search…

SketchUp for iPad: A Powerful Tool for Residential Design

Architect Alberto Beitia shares how he models on iPad to quickly visualize and communicate design intent for residential projects. Model of Casa Boyeruca in SketchUp and a rendering of the design Alberto Beitia’s beautiful renderings…

How a Marvel and Disney Art Director Streamlines Set Production with SketchUp

Renowned UK-based art director Luke Whitelock shares how workflows typically employed by architects help him create movie sets for some of the biggest studios in the film industry.  If you’ve watched any Disney, Marvel, or Warner…

Create Digital Hand Drawings in SketchUp for iPad

Two watercolor-styled renderings by James Akers, showing the initial drawing and the final overlay (created using SketchUp for iPad and Procreate).  While the building industry has moved from 2D drawings to 3D models and virtual…

Six Tips To Maximize The Revit Importer

SketchUp’s much-anticipated, native Revit Importer headlined our 2023 Studio update. Now that you’ve had some time to test it out, use these six tips to step up your Revit to SketchUp workflow and save yourself — and your project team…

Top Ten Key Features That You May Have Missed in SketchUp (Webinar)

Check out this webinar recorded live and hosted by Sumele Adelana and Kyle Burns from the SketchUp Team. Click on the image to watch the video. Topics covered in the webinar include: A quick overview of the latest SketchUp…

An Architecture Student Answered His Calling and Got Connected with SketchUp

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Pavilion Design by Ben Hobart. The first time I spoke with Ben Hobart, what struck me the most was his unwavering conviction of his career choice. In his own words:  "I've always wanted to be an architect ever since I was in primary…

How an Australian Carpentry Teacher Uses SketchUp to Create a Learning Program for his Students

In the Skills Training Industry, the use of 3D modeling software forms an important part of a skillset that can be applied in many vocational courses and a large number of technical industries. From interior design to carpentry, SketchUp offers…