About

Learn The Basics of Parametric Design in SketchUp Using Plugins, Scripts & Dynamic Components.

This course includes

  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • 2 articles
  • 1 downloadable resource
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Assignments
  • Certificate of Commpletion

Improve Your Productivity

The Complete SketchUp Guide For Productivity helps architects and designers perfect their modeling with great workflows and plugins.

Many designers come to SketchUp for its flexibility and control, however that often becomes clouded in trying to work on larger projects. 

This course is the solution bringing quality plugins and productivity methods to avoid the hassle of getting bogged down when aiming to add Architectural language to a model.

Course Structure:

This course covers a few plugins, some simple and some in-depth. This course covers how to find and get familiar with the plugins. Next, we look at practical examples of using the 2D, 3D, transforming and editing functions. 

Finally, we look at scripting in SketchUp, so you can start planning your own automations and plugins.

What You Learn:

  • How to improve productivity in SketchUp
  • How to find and install top plugins in SketchUp 
  • How to make automated windows in SketchUp
  • How to make Bezier curves in SketchUp
  • How to bend shapes in SketchUp
  • How to script in SketchUp

Course Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to work faster and more efficiently with easily automated functions and tasks using plugins and scripts for their project.

This course is for Architects and Designers with basic knowledge of SketchUp

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Productivity Concepts

    • 1.01 Intro Plugins
  2. 2

    • 1.02 Extension Manager

    • 2.01 Bezier Plugin

    • 2.02 Bezier 3D Geometry

    • 3.01 1001Bit Tools Introduction

    • 3.02 2D_Point and Divide Functions

    • 3.03 Extrude and Vertex Functions

    • 3.04 Line and Edge Tools

    • 3.05 Array Functions

    • 3.06 Wall Maker

    • 3.06 Wall Openings

    • 3.07 Window Frames

    • 3.08 Grilles and Grooves

    • 3.09 Louver Designer

    • 3.10 Roof Designer

    • 3.11 Stair Designer

    • 3.12 Spiral Stair Designer

    • 4.01 Surface Bender
  3. 3

    • Introduction To Scripting

    • Dynamic Components In SketchUp
  4. 4

    • Conclusion

Instructor(s)

Brandon Aaron Gibbs

Architect & Innovator

4.5+ Instructor Rating | 245+reviews | 10,000+ students

Brandon Gibbs is an award winning licensed Architect, Creative Director of MotionFORM and Architect in Residence at I Am The Studio. Brandon received a Masters in Architecture from the Architectural Association, studying under Patrik Schumacher of Zaha Hadid, where he began his thesis and research into parametric Architecture. Brandon has design several pavilions, universities, churches, modern homes in addition to several award winning film and animation projects. He regularly speaks and mentor young Architects and designers in organizations like AIA (American Institute of Architects) NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists). I have spoken at several design conferences, media events, network groups and have gone from consulting a diversity of clients to professing the secrets of design, branding to listeners at all levels. Designers of all shapes and sizes have learned and succeeded from my programs, and I’ll help you win, too if you give me a try.