Sketch+up

Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like.
 * //Introduction//**



Most people get rolling with SketchUp in just a few minutes. Dozens of video tutorials, an extensive Help Center and a worldwide user community mean that anyone who wants to make 3D models with SketchUp, can.

Model anything you can imagine:
 * Redecorate your room.
 * Design a new piece of furniture.
 * Model your city for Google Earth.
 * Create a skatepark for your hometown, then export an animation and share it on YouTube.

There's no limit to what you can create with SketchUp.

We will complete this project in two phases: • learning SketchUp • designing your own house


 * Learning SketchUp**

Complete these tutorials:
 * Introduction
 * Start a Drawing, Part 1
 * Start a Drawing, Part 2
 * Start a Drawing, Part 3
 * Color and Materials

[Click on "Download Model" and choose the "Google SketchUp **6**(.skp) Download"]


 * Designing your own house**

Select a floor plan that has an interesting layout, that is, more surfaces on the exterior walls, rather than a house that is simply a rectangle.

Here are some guidelines for your house: • walls are 2.5 m high, • use the 3D Warehouse to get "clip art" of doors, windows, and other object for your house, • add colors and textures to the walls and floors.