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SketchUp for Interior Design: 3D Visualizing, Designing, and Space Planning | eBook
A practical guide to SketchUp addressing the specific needs of interior designers
Already a common and popular tool for architects and landscape architects, SketchUp is increasingly finding a place in the professional workflow of interior designers. SketchUp for Interior Design is a practical introduction for interior designers and students who want to learn to use the software for their unique needs. The book covers the basics of creating 3D models before showing how to create space plans, model furniture, cabinetry, and accessories, experiment with colors and materials, incorporate manufacturers’ models into project plans, and create final presentations and animated walk-throughs for clients. Each chapter includes clear explanations and helpful illustrations to make this an ideal introduction to the topic.
Includes downloadable sample models and 39 tutorial videos
Features sample questions and activities for instructors and additional online resources for students and self-learners
Provides instruction on using SketchUp in both PC and Mac formats
SketchUp for Interior Design offers step-by-step guidance for beginners, covering everything from understanding the interface to creating construction documents with LayOut. Explaining the many ways interior designers can use SketchUp Make and SketchUp Pro, the book covers:
Manipulating tools to model floor plans, multi-level interior spaces, and stairs
Applying colors, textures, and photo-texturing
Editing textures inside SketchUp with Photoshop
Organizing models with layers and the Outliner
Finding and editing components from the 3D Warehouse
Installing plug-ins from the Extension Warehouse
Manipulating dynamic components
Creating a LayOut document
With step-by-step tutorials and practical tips SketchUp for Interior Design: 3D Visualizing, Designing, and Space Planning will teach you how to create models that are detailed, organized, easy to work with, and manageable in size for optimal computer performance.
The book includes access to online exercises, models, and 39 tutorials that expand on the book’s projects.
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