Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp

Drawing and modeling of urban environments with autocad and skecthUp

“You have reached the end of the course, and now it is your turn to do your own project and practice everything you have learned. For your final project you will have to model an urban environment using AutoCAD and SketchUp. I share an example of what are the steps that I would like to see in your process: The site: Identify and locate the urban site that you are going to document. I recommend using Google Earth, Google StreetView, and search engines to research the site and collect photographs, street-level views, and a satellite photograph of the site you are documenting. Also search and download urban or cadastre plans that include the site.

Works in AutoCAD: With the material gathered, you are going to start working in AutoCAD, where you insert and scale the satellite photography as well as the urban or cadastre plans (if you have them), in addition, draw the and the context cuts. Remember to use a clear and synthetic layer structure, as well as blocks to set the planes. Work in SketchUp: Import the context planes into SketchUp and start working on building the 3D model. Remember to start with the terrain or ground level, including sidewalks, streets, slopes, and ridges; then it continues with the buildings of the context and their facades. Finally, work on the more complex elements or geometries that you have left for last. Finish modeling: Set your model. In addition, it imports the drawings from AutoCAD with components in three dimensions. To conclude, set up some views of the model using scenes. Once they are ready, try exporting images using different styles, as well as vector drawings in PDF or DWG format. Don't forget to share your final project on the forum, so I can give you feedback. I ask you to be patient because it may take a while to answer you. I invite you to see the projects of the rest of your colleagues, so you can take a tour of the places that perhaps you did not know existed. In addition to the photos of your processes, I would love for you to share why you chose that place, if there is an important story behind it, if it means something to you or if it just seemed like a good challenge. I will be waiting to see your final project. See you soon on the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“We have reached the end of the course. But before we say goodbye. let's review what you've learned so you apply it effectively to your own project. From identifying the urban site and planning the design to rendering and exporting the final scenes. each step is crucial for success. final stages of the 3D model. First. you need to identify and locate the urban site you will document. Afterward. utilize Google Earth and Google Street View along with various search engines to thoroughly investigate the site. Gather as many photographs. detailed street-level images. and a precise satellite of t...”

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Course summary for: Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (59)
• 3363 students
• 5 units
• 15 lessons (2h 45m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  3D & Animation, Architecture & Spaces

• Software

  AutoCAD, SketchUp v21

• Areas

  3D Modeling, Architectural Illustration, Architecture, ArchVIZ, Digital Architecture, Landscape Architecture