The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design. A step-by-step visual approach to planning, designing, and presenting interior spaces Miasteczko Śląskie

Design professionals often find it hard to help their clients visualize their unique concepts and visions. Luckily, SketchUp bridges this communication gap with a powerful set of tools for visualizing and presenting your design ideas. This book teaches the approach perfected by two successful interior designers who have mastered SketchUp Pro/Studio to generate a workflow that produces fascinating designs and enables you to communicate them through vivid illustrations.Starting with a review of the basics of creating 3D models, this book introduces Becca’s Hierarchy of Modeling—a ten-step process that establishes a rhythmic pattern in your workflow. As you progress, you’ll build on your SketchUp Pro knowledge by constructing architectural elements of a commercial building and furnishing a residential room with your own furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) from scratch. From infusing photorealism into models to crafting appealing client presentations using SketchUp LayOut, this book has you covered. Each chapter provides step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples to reinforce learning.By the end of this book, you’ll have an advanced understanding of SketchUp Pro’s capabilities, ensuring you enjoy working on conceptual or full design projects from start to finish and showing off your design prowess. Spis treści: 1. Using Essential Tools and Shortcuts for Space Planning2. Becca's Hierarchy of Modeling and the Designer's Modeling Approach3. Extruding along Curves and Other Timesavers4. Importing and Exporting a Drawing5. Creating the As-Built Floor Plan 6. Building Exterior Elements and Using the Extension Warehouse7. Adding Interior Elements and 3D Warehouse Furnishings8. Modeling Furniture – From the Basics to Intricacy9. Applying and Customizing Colors and Materials 10. Enhancing a Model with Details for Final Presentation11. Exporting Images and Animations 12. SketchUp LayOut Part I – The Interface13. SketchUp LayOut Part II – Paper Space Content14. Photorealistic Rendering with SU Podium15. Tips and Tricks to Up Your SketchUp Game