Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp
Model the buildings of the context
A course by Bruno Arancibia , Architect
Joined April 2021
About the video: Model the buildings of the context
Overview
“You are going to work on modeling the buildings in the context of the site. You will learn some especially useful techniques for modeling buildings and facades with different degrees of detail, depending on the time and interest you want to give them.”
In this video lesson Bruno Arancibia addresses the topic: Model the buildings of the context, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp. Learn to create three-dimensional models of the spaces in your city, including squares, streets, and gardens.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will demonstrate the process of creating models for buildings that are either around or inside your project area. We will explore and analyze three distinct methods for achieving this goal. Join me as we delve into each technique and discover how to apply them effectively. First. i'll check if the cut's position is right. It looks like the tires seem buried because we didn't elevate them by the 15 centimeters like we did with the rest. This adjustment is crucial to ensure everything aligns properly and functions as intended. I've raised it. and now it's perfect; you can se...”
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Course summary for: Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp
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Category
3D & Animation, Architecture & Spaces -
Software
AutoCAD, SketchUp v21 -
Areas
3D Modeling, Architectural Illustration, Architecture, ArchVIZ, Digital Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Bruno Arancibia
A course by Bruno Arancibia
Bruno Arancibia graduated with a degree in architecture from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and then studied abroad at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville (Ensa-PB) in Paris. He currently works for OTC, a Hong Kong-based consultancy specialized in planning for intermodal transportation terminals.
Throughout his career he has also worked independently and collaborated on different urban, architectural, interior, and furniture design projects. He loves analyzing and understanding cities and views each of their complex urban environments as pieces to a puzzle for architects and urban designers.
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