Working with Sketchup

Today we started to work with a 3D-Tool called Sketchup. SketchUp (formerly: Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling program for applications such as architectural, interior design or video game design. We used the freeware version, SketchUp Make, with limited functionality.

At first we built a plain and adapted it to a parallel projection. There is a tool that helps you to raise the plain to a 3D form. So we created a basic shape for a house, a simple cuboid. Next followed the roof.

The roof is made with help of the line tool. You set the starting point, decide on a middle point and then end with the end point. This creates a triangle. With more triangles you can connect everything to a 3D roof.

Then we added some colour and patterns on the building.

With some experimentation you can get some cool stuff. It is also possible to add models and other objects into your project.