{"id":71929,"date":"2021-05-18T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=71929"},"modified":"2021-05-14T10:30:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T14:30:02","slug":"sketchup-studio-3d-modeling-for-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/tools\/sketchup-studio-3d-modeling-for-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"SketchUp Studio: A 3D Modeling Game Changer for Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find an architect that hasn\u2019t used SketchUp<\/a> at some point during their professional life. Beloved by millions of users worldwide, the program has revolutionized 3D design for the AEC industry; its intuitive suite of tools and streamlined interface help make technical modeling more accessible than ever before. But perhaps the most important reason behind this application\u2019s enduring popularity lies in its continual evolution \u2014 the SketchUp team never stops developing their platform to ensure it remains an essential tool for architects.<\/p>\n

It should come as no surprise, then, that the recently relaunched SketchUp Studio \u2014 SketchUp\u2019s holistic modeling suite for professional users \u2014 contains some remarkable features that promise to supercharge the design-build process of architects. We ran the rule over the latest additions to SketchUp\u2019s growing toolkit, highlighting how they could be implemented in your architectural workflow for upcoming projects.<\/p>\n

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Create \u201cAs-Built\u201d Models Using Point Cloud Data<\/h2>\n

Now included in SketchUp Studio, Scan Essentials allows users to import point clouds from drones, terrestrial scans, photogrammetry, lidar sensors and mobile mapping right into their SketchUp model. It\u2019s a huge leap forward for 3D modeling using existing site information, whether for a new build or a renovation project.<\/p>\n

Once upon a time, modeling the \u2018as built\u2019 conditions of a site could take as long as modeling the proposal itself. The Scan Essentials extension provides a vital headstart for designers, making real-life reference points available to build a base model right in SketchUp. It\u2019s also possible to edit the color and transparency of your point clouds using the easy-to-use Point Cloud Manager, allowing you to compare your 3D model against point cloud data to ensure a high degree of modeling accuracy.<\/p>\n

Another key asset of Scan Essentials is that it supports the import of a wide variety of file formats from industry-standard software and hardware, such as Trimble 3D laser scanners, photogrammetry datasets from drones, and LIDAR scanning apps on mobile devices.<\/p>\n