This is the companion page for Chapter 1 of the book Architectural Design with SketchUp.
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From the Book
This introductory chapter of Architectural Design with SketchUp introduces the book and lays out how you can work with it. It also introduces SketchUp as a design tool and explores the various ways in which you can use this software for a wide range of professional (or personal) work.
Chapter Sections:
- A Multitude of SketchUp Users
- How Does SketchUp Fit into the Designer’s Toolbox?
- Easy 3D for Everyone
- Windows or Mac, Pro or App, iPad or Phone?
- Trimble’s Product Ecosystem
- About This Book
- How This Book Works
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SketchUp Models in this Chapter
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View and download all models from this chapter on the 3D Warehouse.
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Links for this Chapter
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- predesign.sketchup.com
- sketchup.com
- blog.sketchup.com
- sketchupfordesign.com
- wiley.com/go/adsu3e
- alexschreyer.net/category/sketchup
- @alexschreyer and @sketchup4design
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Chapter 2 covers SketchUp 3D modeling basics, work organization and introduces you to resources such as community websites and discussion forums.