{"product_id":"sketchup-for-site-design-9781118985076","title":"SketchUp for Site Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe site designer''s guide to SketchUp''s powerful modeling capabilities\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSketchUp for Site Design\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to SketchUp for landscape architects and other site design professionals. Step-by-step tutorials walk you through basic to advanced processes, with expert guidance toward best practices, customization, organization, and presentation. This new second edition has been revised to align with the latest software updates, with detailed instruction on using the newest terrain modeling tools and the newly available extensions and plug-ins. All graphics have been updated to reflect the current SketchUp interface and menus, and the third part of the book includes all-new content featuring the use of new grade and terrain extensions. Developed around the needs of intermediate professional users and their workflows, this book provides practical all-around coaching on using SketchUp specifically for modeling site plans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSketchUp was designed for usability, wi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Introduction to SketchUp 1\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: How to Use This Book  2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s New in the Second Edition? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewwwdanieltalcom 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Can Use This Book? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Tutorials 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloadable Tutorial Models 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloadable Pre]Made Components 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Parts 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Introduction to SketchUp 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Introduction to SketchUp Process Modeling 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Terrain Modeling 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: AutoCAD to SketchUp 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: SketchUp Basics  12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Geometry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex Geometry 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing Faces 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdividing Faces 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSticky Geometry 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFace Count 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic SketchUp Tools 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing and Modification Tools 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Line Tool 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Select Tool 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Tools 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Measurement Window 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyles 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdge Settings 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground Settings 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigation and 3D Inference System 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigation 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInference System 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting with Edges 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Organization 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayers 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer 0 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Components and Groups  27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Components and Groups 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Components 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponent Instances 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing Components 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Component\/Group View 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents Within Components 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents and Layers 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Made Components 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponent Library 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Warehouse 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanielTalcom 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormFonts 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynaSCAPE Sketch3D 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Problem Solving  43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-Solving Tutorials 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypical SketchUp Problems 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Results on Different Computers 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketchUp Freezes 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuto Save 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivide 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: SketchUp Extensions  47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing SketchUp 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtension Warehouse 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Weld 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Weld 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtension Websites 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Extensions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketchUcation Plugin Store 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmustard 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Extensions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: SketchUp Process Modeling 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Introduction to SketchUp Process Modeling  60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Built Environment 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfaces 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjects 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2D = 3D Method 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting the Flatwork Base 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing the Base 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Drawing 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Material and Color 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Models 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Volumes 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering the Road 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Building 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Roof 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePush\/Pulling the Steps 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePush\/Pulling the Walls 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Objects to the Flatwork Base 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Components 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Component Layers 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponent Tools 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Components to the Flatwork Base 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Component Windows and Doors 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Building Components 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Completed Model 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Advanced Example 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling Your Own Designs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Detailed Site Plan Modeling  85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Site Plans 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting Site Plans 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImported-Image Resolution 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing the Plan Image on a Layer 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaling the Image 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Drafting Trace 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting Tips 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting Order 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing the Site Perimeter and Building Footprints 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting the Identified Surfaces 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the Small Edge Details 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Flatwork Base Group 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Color and Texture 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Volume 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad and Curb 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps and Plaza 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanter Walls 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamp 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanter Wall Adjustments 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntry Sign Wall 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings as Components 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Volumes 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Detail to Volumes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing the Sign 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing the Planters 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Custom Site Furnishings  110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Modeling Process 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents within Components 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMirroring Components 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Unique Components 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Follow Me Tool 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Organization 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTutorials 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bollard 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pedestrian Light 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Modern Bench 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Park Bench 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Decorative Planter Bench 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Decorative Rail 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Handrail 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfile Builder……137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Custom Architecture  142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSculpting the Building 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Mass 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Window and Door Components 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving the Window Components 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying and Inserting 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying and Pasting Between Instances 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Unique 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTutorials 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Workspace 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Mass to Buildings 1 and 2 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Mass to Building 3 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Components 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoor Components 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalcony Component 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Arranging and Presenting the Model  165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrangement Methods 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Accuracy Method 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Speed Method 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogical Order and Adjustments 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Vegetation 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurnishing the Components 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating and Exporting Scenes 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Scenes 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scene Menu 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Position Camera Tool 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Look Around Tool 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Zoom Tool 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Views and Elevations 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople and Cars 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrees and Scenes 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Sky 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Scenes and Shadows 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Shadows 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Architectural Tutorial  180\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Arcs and Circles 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHidden Geometry 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents and Faceted Surfaces 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Courthouse Tutorial 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting the Floor Plate 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Volume 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the Custom Components 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging the Components on\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethe Building 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Detail to the Building 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Terrain Modeling 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Introduction to the Terrain Tools  210\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying in the Sandbox 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe From Contours Tool 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe From Scratch Tool 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Smoove Tool 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Drape Tool 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Add Detail Tool 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stamp and Flip Edge Tools 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrain Extensions 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools on Surface 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJointPushPull 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoap Skin Bubble 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrop GC 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtisan 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Tools and Concepts 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntersect with Model 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Geometry 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: SketchUp Conceptual Grading  226\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConceptual Grading 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling and Grading Tips 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tutorials 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePedestrian Ramp 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriveway Ramp 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlopes and Grades 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Entry Walk 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePark Landform 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Quad—Area 1 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Quad—Area 2 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Quad—Area 3 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Quad—Area 4 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Complex Canopies  286\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2D Plan to 3D Form 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Canopy Tutorial 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex Canopy Tutorial 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Digital Elevation Modeling  299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkill Level 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrain Extensions 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDataset 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Terrain Types 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDEM Tutorial 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting the CAD File 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Terrain with TopoShaper 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraping the Road 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling the Home 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning the Home and Walls 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating the Proposed Grades 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepressing the Road 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting the Model 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: AutoCAD to SketchUp 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Overview of AutoCAD to SketchUp  318\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Overview 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing the AutoCAD File 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating the Geometry 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging the Objects 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Organizing AutoCAD  326\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoCAD Reorganization 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFolder and File Structure 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoCAD Base Files 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Reference Files 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsolating Surfaces 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Perimeters 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Site Objects 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Objects 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating AutoCAD Blocks 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Object Blocks on Layers 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite Block Surfaces and Objects 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlatwork File 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject Blocks 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvert to Blocks 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting the Flatwork File 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoCAD and SketchUp Units 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Flatwork Drawing File 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Modeling the AutoCAD Flatwork Base  339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploding the 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