SketchUp for Architecture Training is a practical, hands-on program designed to equip learners with essential 3D modeling skills for architectural design and visualization. This training focuses on building architectural models, creating floor plans, working with components, applying materials, terrain modeling, basic rendering workflows, and producing presentation-ready architectural visuals. Participants will gain real-world experience in designing building concepts, interior layouts, and architectural structures using SketchUp.

• Understanding of SketchUp architectural workflows
• Ability to create 3D building models
• Skills in materials and texture application
• Knowledge of site and terrain modeling basics
• Capability to produce architectural presentations

• Architects and Architecture Students
• Interior Designers
• Civil Engineers and Drafting Professionals
• Real Estate Visualization Professionals
• 3D Modeling Beginners in Architecture

• Basic computer skills
• Basic understanding of architecture or design concepts is helpful
• Interest in 3D modeling or interior/exterior design
• No prior SketchUp experience required

• Architectural 3D modeling using SketchUp
• Creating building layouts and floor plans
• Working with components and groups
• Applying materials and textures for visualization
• Terrain and site modeling basics
• Scene setup and presentation creation
• Exporting architectural models for presentations

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to create basic architectural 3D models using SketchUp. They will be capable of designing building layouts, applying materials, and producing presentation-ready architectural visuals for design and planning purposes.

Day One

Introduction to SketchUp and Architectural Modeling Basics
• Overview of SketchUp interface and tools
• Navigation and 3D workspace setup
• Drawing tools for architectural design
• Basic shapes and building structures

Floor Plan to 3D Model Workflow
• Importing and creating floor plans
• Wall creation and structural modeling
• Doors and windows placement
• Basic building structure development

Components and Groups in Architecture Design
• Creating reusable components
• Organizing models using groups and layers
• Structural hierarchy in architectural modeling
• Editing and managing components efficiently

Hands-on exercises

Materials, Textures, and Visualization Basics
• Applying architectural materials
• Surface textures and finishes
• Lighting concepts for visualization
• Creating realistic building appearances

Terrain and Site Modeling
• Creating landscapes and terrain surfaces
• Positioning buildings within site context
• Elevation and contour modeling basics
• Environmental setup for architecture

Presentation and Exporting Architectural Designs
• Scene creation for presentations
• Camera views and walkthrough setup
• Exporting images and models
• Preparing architectural presentation outputs

Hands-on exercises

• SketchUp interface and tools
• Architectural modeling fundamentals
• Floor plan to 3D conversion
• Components and grouping
• Materials and visualization
• Site and terrain modeling

• Architectural modeling assignments
• Floor plan to 3D conversion tasks
• Material application exercises
• Final architectural visualization project

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in SketchUp for Architecture Training, validating their expertise in architectural 3D modeling, visualization techniques, and design presentation using SketchUp.