BIM workflows don’t have to be overwhelming. We talked to SketchUp’s construction software workflow expert, Stephane Desmulie, to walk through an approachable BIM workflow powered by connected technologies.  What is BIM? BIM has been getting a lot of buzz in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry for good reason: it’s an information-rich, error-minimizing, and highly collaborative construction workflow powered by existing and emerging technologies. BIM stands for Building Information Modeling (also sometimes known as Building Information Management). BIM ..read more

Unlock your creativity with this step-by-step breakdown of how to project an image onto a sphere in SketchUp. SketchUp is more than just a 3D modeling software; it’s a playground for your creativity and a way to bring your ideas to reality. But SketchUp isn’t just about building models — it’s about refining them, perfecting them, and adding the details that breathe life into your designs. Adding images to round objects sounds simple, but it can transform your designs from good to stunning — offering a new level of detail and realism. Designers and builders who want to get better at modeling i ..read more

This time on Built in SketchUp, Aaron visits Turner Construction to tour their Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion project. Want to learn more skills? Check out our SketchUp community forums, more videos on our YouTube channel, or SketchUp Campus. Want to use SketchUp? View our different plans. Read our blog for more learning content as well as industry insights from architects, interior designers, urban planners, and more.  Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on our newest features and releases. This article is reprinted from the Trimble SketchU ..read more

Bringing your creative vision into focus has never been easier. Our latest release, SketchUp DiffusionLABS, lets you harness the transformational power of AI within SketchUp to create rendered images in seconds. The future is here, and it looks like a more creative, more capable you. Rapidly generate conceptual renderings from even a basic 3D model using SketchUp Diffusion In your day-to-day, there’s likely a need to quickly and clearly communicate your ideas. With seemingly infinite design possibilities, we face a balancing act between time spent designing and time spent creating representati ..read more

Trying out new construction technology doesn’t have to be risky. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Strategist Renzo di Furia shows us how to adopt and develop processes for new tools through prototyping on small-scale projects first — with help from students at the University of Washington. Renzo worked with students at the University of Washington to research how the Sydney Opera House could be built with modern technology and applied those workflow learnings to new projects. Architects are known to dream big. They design to inspire social change and a greener future, but it’s a contracto ..read more

Updated icons refresh the SketchUp for Desktop and LayOut interface. New modeling elements in SketchUp for Desktop and custom rendering controls in LayOut offer a performance-focused release for 2023. New to SketchUp for Desktop are redesigned icons and custom grips called Snaps that help you easily connect groups or components in predetermined ways. Anyone who wants to speed up their documentation process will appreciate the performance enhancements to LayOut, including custom rendering controls. Plus, we’ve added a style feature that will expand your (color) horizons and developed a few all ..read more

Welcome to the next generation of 3D Warehouse, the largest free 3D model library in the world. 3D Warehouse now features a fresh, unified desktop, mobile, and web interface with light and dark modes, plus a brand-new, AI-driven search feature to speed up your sourcing workflow like never before. Get design hours — or years — back with 3D Warehouse Image Search. Take any image, drop it into the 3D Warehouse search bar, and let our powerful AI search engine do the rest. Adding real-world textures and ready-to-use objects to your SketchUp model has never been as fast or easy. Rapidly Discover 3 ..read more

Architect Alberto Beitia shares how he models on iPad to quickly visualize and communicate design intent for residential projects. Model of Casa Boyeruca in SketchUp and a rendering of the design Alberto Beitia’s beautiful renderings and iPad modeling videos — set to a catchy soundtrack — have garnered a wide following on Instagram. Based in Chile, he specializes in residential architecture, with projects ranging from master plans for large subdivisions to high-end, personalized modern homes. Alberto shares with us how he transitioned his conceptual design workflow fully to iPad, letting him ..read more

A ..read more

A ..read more