If you’re an architect or designer, it’s essential to know how to create sections in Sketchup. They are found in almost any set of construction documents and they show detail to help you or your client better understand the relationship within a building. In this tutorial we’ll show you how you can easily create section […]
If you’ve seen any of our speed models before, you probably noticed that sometimes we sync Sketchup with Lumion. This allows us to model things in Sketchup that will update in real-time in Lumion. It’s a simple trick that will smooth out your workflow and make your life a lot easier when modeling in Lumion! […]
In this tutorial, we’ll be showing you how to convert a high poly object to low poly in Sketchup. This can be useful for condensing the size of your model or placing an object in the distance that doesn’t necessarily need to be as detailed as something up close. This way, you can have both […]
Need some tips on how to create realistic grass in Lumion? We’ll show you all the tricks to getting an effective result in this article. Lumion is a great tool for creating realistic renderings and scenes. There are plenty of options you can customize and it may get a little overwhelming! We’re going to show […]
With the cooler months rolling in we thought it would be the perfect time to share this architecture speed model of a cozy winter office. In this tutorial, we’ll be showing you how we completed this model from James Nicholson Architectural Design. If you watch the video, you will notice pieces of the office slowly […]
Today on the blog we’ve got another Sketchup speed model to share with you! This one was based on an illustration done by Rango Huang. This particular model has plenty of texture and character, so we’ll be spending a lot of time working on the details. If you want an even more in-depth tutorial on […]
Unfortunately, you can’t just use a handy tool to plop doors or windows in Sketchup. Instead, you have to make them from scratch. With this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to easily model windows using Sketchup!
If you read our article on the cost of becoming an architect, you know expenses can reach up to $100,000. With a price tag like that, you’re probably hoping an architect salary is worth the expensive education! In this article, we’ll discuss what architecture salaries look like in different areas of the US. Keep in […]
When working on a project in Sketchup you may use the 3D Warehouse or download files from the manufacturer to add into your model. Sometimes a product doesn’t always have a 3D model you can use and you have to make the model yourself. In this article we’ll teach you how to model your own […]
