Google SketchUp for Site Design: A Guide to Modeling Site Plans, Terrain and Architecture - Softcover

Tal, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047034525X ISBN 13: 9780470345252

Verlag: Wiley & Sons, 2009

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The Book will detail the power and capabilities of Google SketchUp to the specific needs of landscape architects. The book will include techniques that best incorporate SketchUp into a firm including: 1) how to efficiently use SketchUp within project scopes, fees and services; 2) how to integrate SketchUp into each design phase: schematic, design, design development and construction documents; 3) how to use step-by-step techniques for modeling a variety of different project types including terrain modeling; and 4) understanding the system requirements and limitations of the software.

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Daniel Tal, ASLA, is a practicing landscape architect in Denver, Colorado, and a SketchUp specialist who conducts workshops and seminars on SketchUp for landscape architects and architects. Daniel also consults on SketchUp tools and future SketchUp developments to meet the needs of landscape architects and architects, and helps Beta test SketchUp releases.

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Google SketchUp for Site Design

A Guide to Modeling Site Plans, Terrain and Architecture

The design professional?s guide to harnessing the power of Google SketchUp

Site design professionals can now use the powerful tools of Google SketchUp for their own practices. This clear and focused illustrated guide explains how site professionals can use the SketchUp tools and functions to construct expressive models of exterior spaces and architecture.

Utilizing the methodology known as SketchUp Process Modeling, the guide takes you step by step from the basics to more advanced methods that incorporate terrain, AutoCAD, and the creation of complex forms. Covering drafting, modeling order, and organization, you will learn how to:

• Use the SketchUp Sandbox Tools to design conceptual grading, terrain, and elevation

• Design and model a variety of custom components including architectural detail, pedestrian lights, benches, and other site elements

• Integrate AutoCAD and SketchUp to easily create 3D-articulated models

With helpful tutorials and useful tips for both beginners and advanced SketchUp users, Google SketchUp for Site Design: A Guide to Modeling Site Plans, Terrain and Architecture will quickly have you creating models that are highly detailed and organized, easy to work with, and optimized for computer performance.

Included with the book are Web links to free SketchUp exercises, models, and YouTube tutorials that expand on book concepts.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 047034525X
• ISBN 13: 9780470345252
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 362
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: WROX; https://www.wiley.com/en-us; ; 111 River Street; Hoboken; NJ; 7030; USA
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar