SketchUp for Architecture: Online Course

Discover the complete step-by-step process for 3D modeling and visualization with SketchUp, V-Ray and Twinmotion.

Architectural and interior design professionals are increasingly turning their attention towards SketchUp as one of the most accessible and versatile 3D modeling platforms on the market.

41 million users worldwide are relying on SketchUp for fast and efficient 3D workflows and an improved feedback loop and communication with their clients.

V-Ray and Twinmotion are two of the main rendering engines which work with SketchUp to create stunning interior and exterior visualizations.They are trusted by some of the most popular architectural studios with a signature style such as Foster & Partners, BIG, Hadi Teherani, Zaha Haddid Architects and many others.

In this course you’ll learn everything you need to know about using SketchUp Pro - from installing the software and making some essential settings that will be a game-changer for your workflow, to creating a full-scale exterior and interior project. This course is a comprehensive guide featuring 44 video lessons and more than 20 hours of content.

In addition, this course has been developed according to the last standards “Plan of Works - RIBA” and the “A Practical Approach to Level of Detail” by AIA.

Lesson 1: Software Introduction and Settings

Lesson 2: Urban Plan and Reference Files

Lesson 3: Topography & 3D Urban Plan

Lesson 4: Floorplan Reference & Structural Slab

Lesson 5: Ground Floor Walls

Lesson 6: Doors & Door Openings

Lesson 7: Windows & Window Openings

Lesson 8: Floor Finishes & Ceilings

Lesson 9: Building Levels - Part 1

Lesson 10: Building Levels - Part 2

Lesson 11: Building Levels - Part 3

Lesson 12: Building Levels - Part 4

Lesson 13: Building Levels - Part 5

Lesson 14: Project Site Planning & Positioning

Lesson 15: Landscape Design - Part 1

Lesson 16: Landscape Design - Part 2

Lesson 17: Landscape Design - Part 3

Lesson 18: Landscape Design - Part 4

Lesson 19: Landscape Design - Part 5

Lesson 20: Project Materials

Lesson 21: Interior Design - Part 1

Lesson 22: Interior Design - Part 2

Lesson 23: Interior Design - Interior Staircase Design

Lesson 24: Interior Design - Interior Staircase Openings

Lesson 25: Interior Design - Part 3

Lesson 26: Interior Design - Part 4

Lesson 27: Introducing SketchUp Layout

Lesson 28: Project Drawings - part 1

Lesson 29: Project Drawings - part 2

Lesson 30: Project Drawings - part 3

Lesson 31: Project Drawings - part 4

Lesson 32: Project Drawings - part 5

Lesson 33: Model Preparation for Visualizations

Lesson 34: Twinmotion Introduction

Lesson 35: Twinmotion Exterior Visualizations - Part 1

Lesson 36: Twinmotion Exterior Visualizations - Part 2

Lesson 37: Twinmotion Exterior Visualizations - Part 3

Lesson 38: Twinmotion Exterior Visualizations - Part 4

Lesson 39: Introduction to V-Ray - Part 1

Lesson 40: Interior Rendering with V-Ray 5 - Part 2

Lesson 41: Interior Rendering with V-Ray 5 - Part 3

Lesson 42: Interior Rendering with V-Ray 5 - Part 4

Lesson 43: Interior Rendering with V-Ray 5 - Part 5

Lesson 44: Interior Rendering with V-Ray 5 - Part 6

Instructor

Nikolay Tomov, 3D Architect at AECO Space, has been working in architecture and construction for over 25 years.

His extensive experience in real estate, construction, and architecture has given him a unique perspective of the industry.

Combined with his proficient use of BIM, 3D modeling, and Rendering software, he’s one of the best positioned experts to share his knowledge and experience with both beginners and professionals.

He has a unique step-by-step teaching approach and a holistic view of both exterior and interior design.