Architectural Design with SketchUp - Component-Based Modeling, Plugins,
Rendering, and Scripting
Book description
“… the book is wonderfully illustrated with full color and
descriptive images that complement each tutorial or exercise. Alex's
teaching background really rings through as every item is nicely
structured and very informative. Overall Alex's book is a winner.
Well structured, illustrated and most of all easy to read and
understand. While the overall theme is based in architecture, the
techniques can be applied to any discipline and the wide range of
topics covered are excellently delivered.”
-Richard O'Brien, CatchUp Editor, the official SketchUcation newsletter
The one-stop guide to SketchUp for architects, designers, and builders
SketchUp is the tool of choice for architects, interior designers,
and construction professionals. Though the basics are simple to
understand, getting the most out of it requires deeper instruction and
guidance. Architectural Design with Google SketchUp uses
easy-to-understand tutorials to describe both common and advanced
process, illustrated throughout with full-color renderings.
- Handy sidebars throughout the book cover fundamentals and
background information
- End-of-chapter exercises help readers master new skills and techniques
- A robust companion website includes helpful videos, sample files,
and plug-ins
ALEXANDER C. SCHREYER is a Lecturer in the Building and
Construction Technology program and the Architecture + Design program
at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He teaches AEC CAD/BIM
modeling and visualization, courses in materials and methods of
construction, and structural design of wood. He is currently an active
member of the SketchUp beta-testing team, and owns the popular blog
alexschreyer. net.
