When or Why might you use SketchUp?
Design Exploration
working models – quickly explore design ideas in 3D
generating perspectives - export perspectives as bases for hand sketching
exploring the context - export models for import into ArcScene
conducting shadow studies
Presentation
as base layer for plans
wireframe for vignettes (import into Photoshop, Illustrator)
line drawing of plan (render in Illustrator)
diagrams: export views for simple diagrams, exploded axons
Full Model
bird’s-eye views
export to ArcScene for context rendering
Animation - slide shows or videos
design exploration - quick models of change over time
short-term: day/night, tidal fluctuations, storm events
long-term: changing forms, changing use, vegetation growth
presentation
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