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The Built Environment
Chapter 6
Introduction to SketchUp Process Modeling
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SketchUp is a 3D modeling program you can use to construct rich and expressive environments. Because SketchUp was developed as a 3D modeling tool for everyone, its power is derived from its easy-to-use tools and intuitive 3D work environment. Using a streamlined modeling process is the secret to creating efficient and detailed SketchUp models. The SketchUp Process Modeling method used in this book includes:
Constructing a model in a logical order33
Adding detail by using available resources33
Organizing a model to maintain computer performance and a clean 3D workspace33 Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced SketchUp user, you’ll need to understand the SketchUp Process Modeling method to fully utilize this book. The following chapters employ the process as a base upon which to develop more advanced modeling techniques. Whether you are modeling from your imagination, hand-drawn plans, Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD), or Digital Elevation Contour Models (DEM), the process itself is identical.
the Built environment
As a modeler, you’ll use SketchUp to portray the built environment. The phrase built environment refers to the surroundings that provide the settings for human activity, ranging from large public spaces to small intimate gardens.
