Looking for some 1:1 tutoring with SketchUp experts? Check out the Knowledge Hub, 3D Basecamp's destination for learning. Get feedback on a project, mingle with other SketchUppers, and satisfy your coffee cravings throughout the event.
Monday September 26, 2022 8:00am - 8:00am PDT
Room 201
If you have watched SketchUp Live, any of the Skill Builder videos, or been on the SketchUp forum, it's pretty obvious that Aaron likes talking about SketchUp! As a SketchUp employee for two years with more than a decade in the software, Aaron is not just a Trimble employee, but a... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 8:30am - 8:45am PDT
Ballroom A,B
Odds are good that if you have been to an action move in the last decade, you have seen a prop designed by Chris Rosewarne. Odds are, at least some portion of that prop was modeled in SketchUp. Come follow along as Chris walks you through his process of creating detailed modeling using native tools and see the power that proper use of components can bring to your models. Even if you do not have interest in modeling props for movies, there is something to be learned in this hands-on workshop!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Alex Schreyer is a Senior Lecturer II and Director of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst, MA. He teaches courses in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D modeling, building materials and construction methods... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 206
There’s a good chance that you are already using one of the best extensions for SketchUp -- Adobe Photoshop -- just without SketchUp models. In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of organizing SketchUp models for compositing in Photoshop, as well as Photoshop workflows for lighting, layer management, and efficient exports. This is a very hands-on workshop, so a working knowledge of SketchUp and access to Adobe Photoshop are advised.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and Photoshop.
Scott Baumberger leads Apex, an architectural visualization studio with offices in Portland and Denver. With 25+ years of experience, Scott’s portfolio includes projects around the world for many of the most recognized firms in the industry. Using a workflow that combines SketchUp... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 208
The look and feel of your renderings can make or break a design proposal. In this ahnds-on workshop shows you will learn how to combine the best of SketchUp and Procreate on iPad to deliver professional, artistic renderings in record time. We’ll create hand-drawn renderings depicting three seasons that are compelling enough to sell your design, but vague enough to maintain your design options. An overview of what you will learn: - Generating the core linework line drawing using Styles and Scenes - Selecting and customizing the Sketchy Edges Pen in Procreate - Exporting the final Sketchup scene to Procreate via iCloud Drive - Adjusting the line scale multiplier to regulate the line weight of the scene - Creating the Winter Moonlight rendering (1st of 3 seasons we’ll create) - Using the Procreate color sampler to “borrow” inspiring color pallettes - Adding landscape context and entourage in Procreate - Creating and manipulating interior lighting effects by hand - Creating shadow effects by hand
NOTE: For this class you will need your own iPad running SketchUp and Procreate.
James Akers is a registered architect, professional renderer, UCLA professor of iPad Drawing For Architect’s and Designers, and proprietor of the iPad For Architects YouTube channel with 20,000 subscribers.After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Masters in Architecture... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 220
What makes a 3D model tick? Why are we fascinated by certain models, whereas others just leave us cold? Like it or not, some just look better than others. Though difficult to measure, the rules of attraction are nevertheless real. By naming and befriending them, you can start aligning your own models to them. In this fearless workshop, visual designers Felix Heuman and Anders Lyhagen from Swedish 3D studio Holygon dare pose some hard questions about soft but significant targets. Where other workshops teach merely how to build, this one wants to go further and uncover why. Aesthetic success is subject to general principles. These need to balance. Is balance boring? Not if the stakes are high. Dare you confront these mystical attractors? Then this workshop is for you.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Felix Heuman, born 1977 in Sweden, studied architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, philosophy at the University of Copenhagen and got a Master of Business Degree from Stockholm School of Economics.Fascinated by timeless design patterns and high-performance... Read More →
Anders Lyhagen, born 1977 in Sweden, studied computer science and philosophy at Lund University, and mathematics at Uppsala University.An experienced software engineer coding in Ruby and C++, Anders Lyhagen specializes in programming custom Sketchup extensions that help users effortlessly... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 118
Your 3D models are soooo close to coming to life as rich, engaging animations. They just need a little bit of help from you and a few new SketchUp skills. Building off SketchUp’s native tools, and then moving into extensions -- like Fredo6’s Animator -- Justin Geis will lay out the workflow for creating moving animations. As a hands-on workshop, you can expect to walk away with a SketchUp model that’s ready to jump off your screen.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Justin Geis is the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. Justin started using SketchUp as part of his work as a general contractor in 2008. He quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. He started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 202
Many interior designers who know the fundamentals of SketchUp still struggle to follow a clear workflow from the start of a project through client presentation. The good news is that there is a SketchUp map to follow to allow for creativity and iteration at the beginning of a project, as well as refinement, polishing, and packaging near the end. Tammy will share the workflow she uses in her own interior design practice, with a focus on model organization and prepping the model for documentation.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 213
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Alex Oliver is the Founder & Lead Instructor of SketchUp School - the place where professionals go when they're serious about learning SketchUp.Since 2005, Alex and his team have been students of the art and science of how people best learn new skills. Over that time, they've taken... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 109
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Hi, my name is Geoff. I have been a professional designer since 1999, and a 3D modeling teacher since 2005. I’ve taught Sketchup at Front Range Community College, the University of Colorado and have taught hundreds of students online.My interest in SketchUp started with my love... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 111
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
My name is Kyle, and I have been a SketchUp trainer for my entire professional career. Born and raised in Colorado, I love to rock climb, write music, and explore Denver. Over the years, I have been able to use SketchUp for construction, digital art, and design. My skills include... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 114
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Layout and Visualization Lead, Tutors and Services
SketchUp Instructor and Tutor - 6 years at the college level. Emphasis on architecture.Adjunct Faculty Instructor - 22 years.Professional restaurant designer and CFSP - 12 years.B.S. Arch - The Ohio State University
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 116
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
CAD & Interior Design Program Chair, Arapahoe Community College
As an Interior Designer, Becca uses SketchUp to create beautiful interior and exterior models for designers, architects, and construction professionals. Well-versed in LayOut and the photorealistic rendering plugin SU Podium, Becca’s passion lies in showcasing design details and... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 110
Whether you already have a running (with scissors) start in SketchUp, or you’re interested to refresh on the fundamentals, this workshop delivers the core introduction to SketchUp at an accelerated learning pace. If you’re already a little proficient in SketchUp -- or if you find yourself ahead of the curve in SketchUp 101, you’ll find that the pace of this course is a bit more suited to your learning style. Expect to cover the same ground as SketchUp 101 (but in one accelerated day, instead of two days!) -- hitting core 3D modeling techniques, model organization, texture application, and lots more! Because this course moves a little bit faster, the workshop will also touch on some deeper 3D modeling workflows. [Are you wondering if this course is right for you? Email the instructor with any questions at dan@sketchuptrainer.com.]
NOTE: For this class you will need your own Windows computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Daniel Brown has been a designer, 3D modeling specialist and SketchUp trainer since receiving his Architecture degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007. Dan served as a SketchUp Trainer for Google prior to starting db-3D.com and SketchUpTrainer.com. As a trainer, he... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 209
Getting starting with exterior modeling can be tricky at first but this workshop will provide you with the solid foundation you need to get modeling environments up and running in no time. We’ll start slow covering the fundamental topics such as giving your model a real-world location, working with topography, locating, importing and placing entourage elements such as plants and furnishing, and, finally, applying materials in order to get your garden or site design looking great.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Digital Studio Manager, Author, Developer, Confluence
Daniel is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. He has joined Confluence and started a Digital Studio to help innovate and better implement technology for projects, pursuits and public outreach.Background in urban design, planning and project management that he brings... Read More →
Eric is a LEED Accredited urban, landscape and graphic designer with 15 years industry experience. He leverages the flexibility and power SketchUp offers to solve complex creative and technical environmental design tasks. His project experience ranges from large mixed-use master plans... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 206
Intimidated by the idea of using SketchUp and LayOut to design and document a complex, custom home? Overwhelmed by the endless number of extensions available? Learn how to manage a complex project using multiple model references and minimal extensions. Then, define a level of detail that enables fast design changes throughout the life of your project. Use templates and scrapbooks in ways in which you’ve never thought of before. Produce beautiful section cuts, floor plans, and details of your SketchUp models that look great and communicate clearly from schematic design, all the way through construction documentation. If you’ve attended this workshop before, you can expect to both practice and expand these workflows, as they are introducing new material based on improvements in SketchUp and the upcoming release of the second edition of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 118
When you are ready to use SketchUp to create ultra-realistic renderings and animations of your designs, V-Ray is the premier tool. Now integrated with SketchUp Studio, and affordably priced as an integrated SketchUp Plug-in, V-Ray is straightforward to learn once you understand the concepts of how it integrates lights, materials, special 3D geometry and other features into SketchUp. Get a turbo-charged introduction to using V-Ray in SketchUp for fast and beautiful results!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and V-Ray.
When you look at the drawings people produce in SketchUp, you’ll notice that some seem to pop off the page and grab your attention, while others… just don’t. The difference -- and the way to take your drawings to the next level -- is LayOut. Whether you are presenting to clients, creating details for construction purposes, design documentation is one of the more important steps in the SketchUp workflow. In this workshop, Tammy will teach you how to take your 3D model and turn it into a 2D document. She will cover floor plans, elevations, lighting and electrical plans, and more. Working knowledge of scenes and styles -- or attendance in a SketchUp 101 workshop -- is advised.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 213
If you’ve ever been curious about whether you can efficiently draft full sets of plans using LayOut, this workshop is your chance to find out. Mike Brightman, a true-believer in LayOut’s drafting ability, will coach you through processes for setting up scaled drawing groups, laying out walls, and efficiently adding to-scale 2D graphics. Follow along on your machine to master the nuances of LayOut’s vector drawing tools and produce professional scaled drawings. You can do it all in LayOut!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 202
There are many occasions where a laser scan is an appropriate technique when you are starting a SketchUp project. Historic preservation, any renovation where you can’t measure everything by hand, projects that include natural features, and so on. This workshop will show you how SketchUp can work with point clouds and mesh files while teaching you best practices for bringing digital scanned mesh into SketchUp. Whether you own a lidar scanner or not, these data sets are showing up in more and more projects. Make sure you’re equipped to understand all the nuances and possibilities, of modeling from scans.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Alex Schreyer is a Senior Lecturer II and Director of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst, MA. He teaches courses in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D modeling, building materials and construction methods... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 212
SketchUp’s solid tools may be the most powerful native toolset that you are not using. A SketchUp modeler since 2004, Matt Wheeler has found his greatest productivity improvements from learning to incorporate solid tools into an architectural design workflow. In this workshop, Matt will lay out the reasoning underpinning his solid modeling workflow, and also teach beginner and intermediate workflows. You can expect to learn how to use the solid tools to create complexity from basic forms, and also how to speed up general model building. Finally, Matt will also examine how modeling with solids at the outset can increase the speed of making changes as projects move forward into design development.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Matt Wheeler earned a B.S. in Business Management and a M.Arch. from the University of Florida. He has eighteen years of experience with Affiniti Architects, a South Florida architecture firm with whom he is now a partner. Likewise, he has sixteen years practice with SketchUp. Matt... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 206
Dave Cooperstein is back, armed with his list of old (and new!) tips that will help you work faster and more proficiently in models large and small. From shortcut keys to proper layering, using scenes and aligning views, grouping to extensions, Dave will show you (nearly) every trick out there to help you speed up your SketchUp workflow. This is a great hands-on session for beginners and intermediate users alike to improve their SketchUp prowess.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
As an Architect and Senior Creative Designer at PGAV Destinations, a world-class design firm that specializes in themed attractions and destination experiences, Dave is part of PGAV’s core Media & 3D visualization team, developing new ways to explore the design process using professional... Read More →
Let's just say it out loud, SketchUp isn't great for organic modeling. You know what is? Quad modeling, sub-division, and vertex editing. If those terms make you raise an eyebrow, well, come explore them with me as we break down some advanced modeling techniques, made possible by some pretty amazing extensions, Sub-D, Vertex Tools, and Quad Tools, by ThomThom. Quad-modeling is a different paradigm than we are used to with SketchUp, so we'll look at key ideas to consider, some tips for keeping your models clean, and try to push the proverbial envelope of SketchUp's capabilities.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
I've been part of the SketchUp team for 18 years, it's been a great ride. Happy to talk about SketchUp or my personal YouTube journey as GeeksWoodShop, where I push videos on woodworking, furniture, cosplay, and of course, SketchUp projects.
Monday September 26, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 208
Tiny houses are a great way to live a simple lifestyle, but designing one to fit your needs can be a real challenge. This workshop will demonstrate how to use SketchUp for fitting big ideas into your small space. Learn to use your model across multiple tiny house construction phases, including purchasing material and specifying appliances, framing walls, integrating plumbing and electrical systems, and ultimately, choosing a parking spot. In this session Joel Newman will guide you through his tiny house modeling project, working through the challenges you may encounter working on a small project with a high level of detail and and identifying SketchUp modeling strategies to set you up for success including methods for setting up scenes with styles, using section cuts, and positioning cameras to best navigate small spaces.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Joel is a Senior Designer at Fat Pencil Studio, where he uses SketchUp for a wide variety of projects, from modeling crime scenes and working with expert witnesses on bullet trajectories and accident reconstruction to site planning and construction logistics. Joel is also an amateur... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213
Getting starting with exterior modeling can be tricky at first but this workshop will provide you with the solid foundation you need to get modeling environments up and running in no time. We’ll start slow covering the fundamental topics such as giving your model a real-world location, working with topography, locating, importing and placing entourage elements such as plants and furnishing, and, finally, applying materials in order to get your garden or site design looking great.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Digital Studio Manager, Author, Developer, Confluence
Daniel is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. He has joined Confluence and started a Digital Studio to help innovate and better implement technology for projects, pursuits and public outreach.Background in urban design, planning and project management that he brings... Read More →
Eric is a LEED Accredited urban, landscape and graphic designer with 15 years industry experience. He leverages the flexibility and power SketchUp offers to solve complex creative and technical environmental design tasks. His project experience ranges from large mixed-use master plans... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 202
Intimidated by the idea of using SketchUp and LayOut to design and document a complex, custom home? Overwhelmed by the endless number of extensions available? Learn how to manage a complex project using multiple model references and minimal extensions. Then, define a level of detail that enables fast design changes throughout the life of your project. Use templates and scrapbooks in ways in which you’ve never thought of before. Produce beautiful section cuts, floor plans, and details of your SketchUp models that look great and communicate clearly from schematic design, all the way through construction documentation. If you’ve attended this workshop before, you can expect to both practice and expand these workflows, as they are introducing new material based on improvements in SketchUp and the upcoming release of the second edition of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 206
Get hands-on guidance from big-model expert Anders Hus Folkedal on how to create large yet nimble landscape and planning project models that combine context, architecture, and entourage to unlock design communication and stakeholder collaboration. Model in SketchUp and use Lumion to create immersive experiences. Plus, Anders will share his personal tips and tricks for optimizing and organizing oversized SketchUp models!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Landscape architect / 3D visualisation, DRMA architects
Anders Hus Folkedal is a Norwegian landscape architect with a deep passion for computers, technology, 3d modeling and visualization. Anders has been an avid Sketchup user since 2006 and has been evolving and improving his workflows spanning from pure landscape architectural small-scale... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208
In this hands-on session, attendees will get first hand experience learning how to get up and running with Enscape and learn how to utilize it throughout the design process. Attendees will gain knowledge on materials, lighting, rendering settings and of course some tips and tricks on how to push our renderings to the next level.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Joseph Kim is currently a project manager at MJM Architects who participate in retail designs and BIM management. He is experienced in both large and small-scale commercial designs internationally. In addition to designs and BIM management, he has expertise in architectural visualization... Read More →
Josh Radle is an Application Engineer at Enscape, where he provides technical support and training. He holds a degree in Game Art and Animation from Minneapolis Media Institute. Before joining Enscape, Josh worked as Senior Product Manager at a Autodesk reseller, where he led the... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 212
Your 3D models are soooo close to coming to life as rich, engaging animations. They just need a little bit of help from you and a few new SketchUp skills. Building off SketchUp’s native tools, and then moving into extensions -- like Fredo6’s Animator -- Justin Geis will lay out the workflow for creating moving animations. As a hands-on workshop, you can expect to walk away with a SketchUp model that’s ready to jump off your screen.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Justin Geis is the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. Justin started using SketchUp as part of his work as a general contractor in 2008. He quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. He started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share... Read More →
Monday September 26, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 118
Looking for some 1:1 tutoring with SketchUp experts? Check out the Knowledge Hub, 3D Basecamp's destination for learning. Get feedback on a project, mingle with other SketchUppers, and satisfy your coffee cravings throughout the event.
Tuesday September 27, 2022 8:00am - 8:00am PDT
Room 201
LayOut may appear simple, but don’t be fooled: it’s the gateway to creating compelling presentations and any detail or construction documents that you need. Most of your work is done within SketchUp; you just need to set up models to ensure that they give you the results that you want when dropped into drawing sheets. In this workshop, Paul Hensey -- an experienced SketchUp user, SketchUp Visiting Professional and landscape enginee -- will introduce an efficient workflow for generating professional documents in LayOut. The workshop will cover: - Setting up the SketchUp model - Organizing your model with compontnets, groups, tags and scenes - Creating custom templates and drawing sheets - Multiple views in a page - The power and efficiency of scrapbooks across any project - Organizing reference files - Capturing design changes and issuing drawing updates.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Nothing makes a SketchUp model look better than rendering, right? Well… maybe. JJ Zanetta is here to show you how to take your renderings to the next level using Photoshop! In this lesson, we will learn how to use Sketchup and Photoshop to enhance your rendering capabilities. JJ will show you how to export multiple scenes from SketchUp using various settings, and compile those exports in Photoshop. Once in Photoshop, you will learn some simple techniques to make your renderings more appealing.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and Photoshop.
JJ Zanetta’s passion of art and architecture attracted him to the profession of architectural illustration. A student of his craft, he is continually inspired by the master’s of architectural illustration as well as the new possibilities that technology brings. Along with his... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 213
If you have seen SketchUp for iPad and wondered, “How does that whole thing work?”, then this is the workshop for you! With an emphasis on using the iPad as a tool for on-site design tasks, this workshop will give you an overview of how SketchUp for iPad works and help you start creating and using SketchUp models in a whole new way! Like all workshops you can plan to follow along with the instructor in this session. Unlike other workshops, you will need your an iPad or iPad Pro capable of running SketchUp for iPad. An Apple Pencil is highly recommended as well.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own iPad running SketchUp.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 220
Beyond the basics of working with SketchUp models in Photoshop, there are a handful of key design scenarios that are worth learning and mastering to improve your visualization skill set. Working with entourage, lighting, composition, and color: in this 90-minute workshop, you’ll get hands-on practice with these workflows, as well as a stronger understanding of how much time you’ll need to accurately scope a professional visualization project. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is advised.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and Photoshop.
Scott Baumberger leads Apex, an architectural visualization studio with offices in Portland and Denver. With 25+ years of experience, Scott’s portfolio includes projects around the world for many of the most recognized firms in the industry. Using a workflow that combines SketchUp... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 208
Join Ivan Kozaliev to discover essential tips and tricks from the Chaos 3D team. Ivan will share smart hacks that light up your models in a more flexible way, as well as different approaches to shading and rendering. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of new workflows that can take your exterior and interior renders to the next level.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and V-Ray.
Ivan developed a solid background in architecture, participating in various building design projects up to high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. After years in architecture, his passion for 3D prevailed and made visualization his career of choice. Ivan’s enthusiasm brought him to... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 206
This hand-on course will introduce you to Trimble Creator: a webapp for parametric modeling. Using Creator's visual coding interface, we'll build some simple but practical parametric content. We'll look at how this content can then be used as Live Components in SketchUp.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Product Manager, Trimble Navigation New Zealand Limited
A civil electromechanical engineer gone rogue, Tom enjoyed a frivolous yet forming 10 year career in digital visual effects for high grossing movies.In 2010, Tom left the film industry to found MatterMachine, a software startup building webapps for parametric product design.In 2017... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Room 202
NOTE: This is the second day of a two-day training class. Only attend this session if you have completed Day One of this specific instructors session on Monday.
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Alex Oliver is the Founder & Lead Instructor of SketchUp School - the place where professionals go when they're serious about learning SketchUp.Since 2005, Alex and his team have been students of the art and science of how people best learn new skills. Over that time, they've taken... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 109
NOTE: This is the second day of a two-day training class. Only attend this session if you have completed Day One of this specific instructors session on Monday.
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Hi, my name is Geoff. I have been a professional designer since 1999, and a 3D modeling teacher since 2005. I’ve taught Sketchup at Front Range Community College, the University of Colorado and have taught hundreds of students online.My interest in SketchUp started with my love... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 111
NOTE: This is the second day of a two-day training class. Only attend this session if you have completed Day One of this specific instructors session on Monday.
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
My name is Kyle, and I have been a SketchUp trainer for my entire professional career. Born and raised in Colorado, I love to rock climb, write music, and explore Denver. Over the years, I have been able to use SketchUp for construction, digital art, and design. My skills include... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 114
NOTE: This is the second day of a two-day training class. Only attend this session if you have completed Day One of this specific instructors session on Monday.
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Layout and Visualization Lead, Tutors and Services
SketchUp Instructor and Tutor - 6 years at the college level. Emphasis on architecture.Adjunct Faculty Instructor - 22 years.Professional restaurant designer and CFSP - 12 years.B.S. Arch - The Ohio State University
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 116
NOTE: This is the second day of a two-day training class. Only attend this session if you have completed Day One of this specific instructors session on Monday.
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
CAD & Interior Design Program Chair, Arapahoe Community College
As an Interior Designer, Becca uses SketchUp to create beautiful interior and exterior models for designers, architects, and construction professionals. Well-versed in LayOut and the photorealistic rendering plugin SU Podium, Becca’s passion lies in showcasing design details and... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 110
Whether you already have a running (with scissors) start in SketchUp, or you’re interested to refresh on the fundamentals, this workshop delivers the core introduction to SketchUp at an accelerated learning pace. If you’re already a little proficient in SketchUp -- or if you find yourself ahead of the curve in SketchUp 101, you’ll find that the pace of this course is a bit more suited to your learning style. Expect to cover the same ground as SketchUp 101 (but in one accelerated day, instead of two days!) -- hitting core 3D modeling techniques, model organization, texture application, and lots more! Because this course moves a little bit faster, the workshop will also touch on some deeper 3D modeling workflows. [Are you wondering if this course is right for you? Email the instructor with any questions at josh@sketchup.com.]
NOTE: For this class you will need your own Mac computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Josh is the SketchUp Training Manager (for SketchUp’s in-person classes) and a Customer Success Manager on the mighty CSM team. He’s been on the Trimble SketchUp team since 2013 (plus one year as a Google SketchUp Trainer back in 2008/2009). Since 2013, he has been a part of... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Room 209
Intimidated by the idea of using SketchUp and LayOut to design and document a complex, custom home? Overwhelmed by the endless number of extensions available? Learn how to manage a complex project using multiple model references and minimal extensions. Then, define a level of detail that enables fast design changes throughout the life of your project. Use templates and scrapbooks in ways in which you’ve never thought of before. Produce beautiful section cuts, floor plans, and details of your SketchUp models that look great and communicate clearly from schematic design, all the way through construction documentation. If you’ve attended this workshop before, you can expect to both practice and expand these workflows, as they are introducing new material based on improvements in SketchUp and the upcoming release of the second edition of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 208
Take your SketchUp modeling skills to the next level with Unreal Engine 5! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to add basic interactivity with Blueprints and create stunning animations in Sequencer. To work along, you'll need to have UE5 installed along with the Datasmith SketchUp plugin. A SketchUp model will be provided as this session will focus on the SketchUp to UE5 workflow along with the UE5 interface and animation process.
NOTE: This presentation will be on Windows.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Eric teaches residential construction and design in the Construction and Remodeling program at Madison College in Madison, WI. A carpenter by trade since he could hold a hammer, Eric became a designer in 2006. While creating plan sets for residential remodeling projects, Eric realized... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 213
For confident beginners and intermediate modelers, this workshop focuses on the key aspects of site design in SketchUp. This hands-on session will approach developing a small site using basic tools, complemented by specific extensions. Attendees can expect to learn the basics of working with CAD reference linework, importing, creating and modifying terrain data, and creating, organizing, and utilizing entourage components (with an emphasis on plant material) that will bring your design to life. Finally, the workshop will use SketchUp’s native composition and image export tools to create compelling images for presentation and project delivery.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Digital Studio Manager, Author, Developer, Confluence
Daniel is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. He has joined Confluence and started a Digital Studio to help innovate and better implement technology for projects, pursuits and public outreach.Background in urban design, planning and project management that he brings... Read More →
Eric is a LEED Accredited urban, landscape and graphic designer with 15 years industry experience. He leverages the flexibility and power SketchUp offers to solve complex creative and technical environmental design tasks. His project experience ranges from large mixed-use master plans... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 206
Creating practical and aesthetically-pleasing renderings from SketchUp to any rendering program requires an eye for composition and a lot of SketchUp know-how. Camera position, depth of field, material mapping, positioning, styles: all of these impact your output. In this session Duane Addy will walk you through the different techniques you need to know when creating render-ready SketchUp models. Through the use of some of his Tiny Home models, Duane will show how to avoid common mistakes made in SketchUp that inhibit your renderings from reaching their fullest potential. If you are planning on taking a rendering workshop at 3D Basecamp, take this SketchUp-focused workshop first!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Principal / Partner, MAKOR Architecture Inc. / MAKOR Visualization Inc.
Duane is a graduate of the 4 yr Architectural Technology program at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario with a focus on design, construction drawing management & building science. When it came to studying building design it was important to know how things were built, how they would... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 202
As a professional designer, you need a predictable approach to SketchUp that works for any project type; residential or commercial, new construction or renovation, interior design or architecture. During this workshop you’ll learn how to sort your designs by LEVEL / ELEMENT / LOCATION / CONDITION to unlock a wider array of line weights and dynamic hatches, create consultant backgrounds, and make modeling easier. This is easily accomplished with Model Organization Guides (MOG's). With Model Organization Guides (MOG's) you will never have to make nested groups or assign tags ever again! You will also create CAD, Color, and Sketch styles, apply them to scenes, and ultimately create scaled architectural drawings in LayOut. If you are looking for an overview of a proven SketchUp workflow for architecture and interior design, look no further than this workshop!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 118
The look and feel of your renderings can make or break a design proposal, so in this draw-along exercise we’ll combine SketchUp and Morpholio Trace to create quick hand-drawn renderings that sell your designs and keep your design options open. Join James Akers as he helps you find inspiration in hand drawing, help you to prep your SketchUp models for export to Morpholio Trace, and give you some hands-on practice turning your SketchUp models into hand-drawn pieces of art!
NOTE: For this class you will need your own iPad running SketchUp and Morpholio Trace
James Akers is a registered architect, professional renderer, UCLA professor of iPad Drawing For Architect’s and Designers, and proprietor of the iPad For Architects YouTube channel with 20,000 subscribers.After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Masters in Architecture... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 220
When you look at the drawings people produce in SketchUp, you’ll notice that some seem to pop off the page and grab your attention, while others… just don’t. The difference -- and the way to take your drawings to the next level -- is LayOut. Whether you are presenting to clients, creating details for construction purposes, design documentation is one of the more important steps in the SketchUp workflow. In this workshop, Tammy will teach you how to take your 3D model and turn it into a 2D document. She will cover floor plans, elevations, lighting and electrical plans, and more. Working knowledge of scenes and styles -- or attendance in a SketchUp 101 workshop -- is advised.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 202
SketchUp’s solid tools may be the most powerful native toolset that you are not using. A SketchUp modeler since 2004, Matt Wheeler has found his greatest productivity improvements from learning to incorporate solid tools into an architectural design workflow. In this workshop, Matt will lay out the reasoning underpinning his solid modeling workflow, and also teach beginner and intermediate workflows. You can expect to learn how to use the solid tools to create complexity from basic forms, and also how to speed up general model building. Finally, Matt will also examine how modeling with solids at the outset can increase the speed of making changes as projects move forward into design development.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Matt Wheeler earned a B.S. in Business Management and a M.Arch. from the University of Florida. He has eighteen years of experience with Affiniti Architects, a South Florida architecture firm with whom he is now a partner. Likewise, he has sixteen years practice with SketchUp. Matt... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 217
Dave Cooperstein is back, armed with his list of old (and new!) tips that will help you work faster and more proficiently in models large and small. From shortcut keys to proper layering, using scenes and aligning views, grouping to extensions, Dave will show you (nearly) every trick out there to help you speed up your SketchUp workflow. This is a great hands-on session for beginners and intermediate users alike to improve their SketchUp prowess.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
As an Architect and Senior Creative Designer at PGAV Destinations, a world-class design firm that specializes in themed attractions and destination experiences, Dave is part of PGAV’s core Media & 3D visualization team, developing new ways to explore the design process using professional... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 118
If you’ve wondered how to design buildings that are responsive to their climate, or shading elements that actually block the sun, run to this workshop! Hariharan Natarajan from the Sketchup team will walk you through Sketchup Predesign and how to use what you learn there to design effective shading elements. This class is so sustainable that 100% of the jokes are recycled
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
It’s common for people to only utilize a small portion of a software’s capability. But for SketchUp users -- even those with beginner or intermediate skill -- a deeper step into the world of extensions and plugins opens up amazing and practical-to-adopt possibilities. This hands-on session is your chance to take that first step. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to deploy plugins and components that automate geometry creation, maintenance, model organization, and LayOut document generation. This parametric control is where the benefits of staying inside SketchUp from concept to project completion really become evident.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Andrew Dwight is a Designer & Builder with 20 years of Sketchup experience and 33 years in the industry. Andrew owns and operates AAD Build, a multi-award-winning residential Design-Build business from Sydney, Australia. Andrew's main gig these days is product development at RubySketch... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 206
In rock climbing, solving ‘problems’ means accepting challenges that push your preparation, resolve, and creativity. Problem solving in SketchUp means just the same, and in this session we will take a closer look at a few real problems from the 3D Basecamp community. Would you like a SketchUp expert to look at your .SKP problem? Do you have a burning question that 3D Basecamp is the only place to answer? In this session, Lars Zimmerman, John Brock, and Michael Brightman will adopt the challenge of your problems for the benefit of everyone’s learning. Expect a freestyle, Q&A driven atmosphere that may touch on workflow setup, extension use, aha moments and perhaps a bit of live troubleshooting along the way. Yikes, now that’s a thrill!
Lars Zimmerman is the owner of alpine3Dmedia a small firm dedicated to providing 3D modeling and rendering services to a multitude of industries. Lars started his SketchUp career in 2006 creating 3D buildings for Google Earth. Since then he has created models and visualizations utilizing... Read More →
John, author of "SketchUp for Builders", has been a custom home designer/builder for over 30 years and has been obsessed with 3D modeling and BIM, before it was a thing! John is also a SketchUp developer of Estimator for SketchUp, Framer for SketchUp, PDF Importer and Issue Tracker... Read More →
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213
Intimidated by the idea of using SketchUp and LayOut to design and document a complex, custom home? Overwhelmed by the endless number of extensions available? Learn how to manage a complex project using multiple model references and minimal extensions. Then, define a level of detail that enables fast design changes throughout the life of your project. Use templates and scrapbooks in ways in which you’ve never thought of before. Produce beautiful section cuts, floor plans, and details of your SketchUp models that look great and communicate clearly from schematic design, all the way through construction documentation. If you’ve attended this workshop before, you can expect to both practice and expand these workflows, as they are introducing new material based on improvements in SketchUp and the upcoming release of the second edition of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and LayOut.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 206
For confident beginners and intermediate modelers, this workshop focuses on the key aspects of site design in SketchUp. This hands-on session will approach developing a small site using basic tools, complemented by specific extensions. Attendees can expect to learn the basics of working with CAD reference linework, importing, creating and modifying terrain data, and creating, organizing, and utilizing entourage components (with an emphasis on plant material) that will bring your design to life. Finally, the workshop will use SketchUp’s native composition and image export tools to create compelling images for presentation and project delivery.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro.
Digital Studio Manager, Author, Developer, Confluence
Daniel is a landscape architect with over 20 years of experience. He has joined Confluence and started a Digital Studio to help innovate and better implement technology for projects, pursuits and public outreach.Background in urban design, planning and project management that he brings... Read More →
Eric is a LEED Accredited urban, landscape and graphic designer with 15 years industry experience. He leverages the flexibility and power SketchUp offers to solve complex creative and technical environmental design tasks. His project experience ranges from large mixed-use master plans... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 202
Ok, sorry, there is no bread here, that was clickbait. What isn't clickbait is how amazing Artisan is. Join me to learn all about using the Artisan extension to manipulate landscape surfaces and create organic models with its unique sub-division and proxy approach. We'll explore the sculpting tools and show a method for converting landscape models to a mesh that is more friendly to Artisan tools.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
I've been part of the SketchUp team for 18 years, it's been a great ride. Happy to talk about SketchUp or my personal YouTube journey as GeeksWoodShop, where I push videos on woodworking, furniture, cosplay, and of course, SketchUp projects.
Tuesday September 27, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208
Your 3D models are soooo close to coming to life as rich, engaging animations. They just need a little bit of help from you and a few new SketchUp skills. Building off SketchUp’s native tools, and then moving into extensions -- like Fredo6’s Animator -- Justin Geis will lay out the workflow for creating moving animations. As a hands-on workshop, you can expect to walk away with a SketchUp model that’s ready to jump off your screen.
NOTE: For this class you will need your own computer running SketchUp 2021/2022 Pro and possibly one or more extensions provided by the instructor.
Justin Geis is the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. Justin started using SketchUp as part of his work as a general contractor in 2008. He quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. He started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share... Read More →
Tuesday September 27, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 118
Swing by this outdoor “campsite” to celebrate Bootcampers’ achievements and Basecampers’ arrivals. Grab a drink and grin ear-to-ear with your fellow happy hour adventurers. We’ve got cornhole, giant Jenga, and lawn games galore. If you're feeling competitive, test your luck at the SketchUp ShootOut, a game where you go head-to-head drawing random 3D objects. Snag your Basecamper badge at the registration counter anytime between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Come early to avoid the line!
Tuesday September 27, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Ballroom Foyer
Looking for some 1:1 tutoring with SketchUp experts? Check out the Knowledge Hub, 3D Basecamp's destination for learning. Get feedback on a project, mingle with other SketchUppers, and satisfy your coffee cravings throughout the event.
Wednesday September 28, 2022 8:00am - 8:00am PDT
Room 201
If you have watched SketchUp Live, any of the Skill Builder videos, or been on the SketchUp forum, it's pretty obvious that Aaron likes talking about SketchUp! As a SketchUp employee for two years with more than a decade in the software, Aaron is not just a Trimble employee, but a... Read More →
Nicole Curtis is a sweet-talking, hammer-swinging whirlwind. The Detroit native is a licensed Realtor and interior designer with a passion for restoring and preserving old houses. She's been remodeling houses for 15 years, beginning with her own property investments in Minneapolis... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Ballroom A,B
Join Eric Sargeant as he unleashes creativity and creates a one-of-a-kind 3D model of a Star Wars inspired landscape. If you have any interest in modeling landscape from scratch or just want to pick up some tips for modeling from your imagination, this is a session worth attending! Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Eric is a LEED Accredited urban, landscape and graphic designer with 15 years industry experience. He leverages the flexibility and power SketchUp offers to solve complex creative and technical environmental design tasks. His project experience ranges from large mixed-use master plans... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 215
3D modeling is great for design planning and visualization, but what about good 'ole 2D space planning? Is SketchUp right for that? You betcha’! Tammy will share tricks for quick 2D planning (in both plan and elevation views) within a 3D model, making your SketchUp file work double-duty.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 109
You’ve probably never considered how your 3D modeling skills might aid in crime scene investigations and criminal prosecution. But in fact, 3D visualization is an incredibly useful tool in all sorts of litigation and potentially a very interesting side practice. This presentation will lay out the workflow for using SketchUp as a tool to understand and communicate key issues in litigation such as location, trajectory, and visibility. Additionally, Joshua will include insight into forensic data sources, point clouds, presentation strategies, and admissibility. You’ll be on your way to the witness stand in no time.
Joshua Cohen founded Fat Pencil Studio in 2004 with the idea that the world could use a little more perspective. Deep experience in technical fields (engineering, architecture, construction, transportation and litigation) allows him to get up to speed quickly on projects that would... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 111
Have you ever pondered the possibilities of a full BIM workflow in the SketchUp ecosphere? In this presentation M.Moser & Associate’s own Eva Leung will share years of experience showing you how their workflows became even more collaborative and efficient once they fully abandoned AutoCAD & Revit for a SketchUp, Layout and Trimble Connect workflow, while including Sustainability and Wellness considerations via PreDesign and Sefaira for added ROI. Instead of "pursuing BIM”, Use SketchUp to communicate and integrate all disciplines, focusing on solving real problems, and optimizing “Constructibility", while producing BIM deliverables. Be liberated by dropping Revit, and re-thinking why we need BIM.
Eva started her career as an Interior Designer. She has experience in residential, commercial and event promotional design. After discovering her focus was in visualisation design, she joined M Moser in the Spring of 2011. Since then, Eva has played a crucial role in creating enhanced... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 202
In this session, Jesse Serrano (known as BlueBlankey on social media) will present an incredible lineup of futuristic Sketchup models such as robots, vehicles, spaceships, and other sci-fi designs. He will detail his workflow, techniques, and approaches to each of his models; as well as motivations, thought process, and how Sketchup itself has influenced his design aesthetic. He will explain his long history of using Sketchup to create his models and why they look the way they do, and as well as how he's using them in game development. You will receive a glimpse into his process and how Sketchup can be used for creating animations, original designs, and models for use in video games.
Jesse has been using Sketchup for over a decade to create sci-fi models for his fictional world as a hobby. He enjoys the modeling process and explores ways to push the boundaries of concept design and what's considered possible with Sketchup. He's currently in the transition of turning... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 114
The designer’s dream: Win work using sensational models created efficiently and in record time. Dive into how architect, Lucas Arellano, uses SketchUp for high-intensity projects at award-winning international practice Shephard Robson. Illustrated using projects such as a 600,000 net sq. ft office competition scheme in Leeds, UK, this session will show you how to; - create professional models efficiently in SketchUp alongside complementary tools; - effectively collaborate using models and documentation, and - deliver high-quality visuals, all within a hyper-condensed time frame.
Lucas joined Sheppard Robson in 2018. He has worked on a wide range of projects from interior design to large-scale projects with particular experience in offices, educational and residential projects participating in all design stages, currently, he is involved in the design of architectural... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 208
Discover how SketchUp is utilized in the world’s largest single site cemetery. We are a small landscape architecture based office that operates within Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier California. In our unique environment we have designed and built a number of projects within our 1,400 acre cemetery using SketchUp as the key modeling program from concept to construction and marketing. This session will share examples of workflows in relation to: - Working with large, and sometimes challenging, topography - Visualization methods, using Lumion and Photoshop, to market to the public - Crafting design elements to connect with multicultural views on death and burial This is a unique look into how SketchUp is used in a very different setting.
Andrea has been with Rose Hills Memorial Park for 13 years, having started as a marker designer and moved to the Cemetery Development Department. The Rose Hills Cemetery Development Department is a small landscape architecture based design-build office that operates within Rose Hills... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 213
Brenda Skeel’s company has developed a SketchUp process to do small scale, small budget architecture that clients love. Brenda designed a workflow built with basic native SketchUp tools that focuses on the schematic design phase of residential projects to make good design more available and affordable to the average homeowner. Unsurprisingly, it is remarkably effective to collaborate with the client in the design process (the “Fun Part”) to facilitate better communication and achieve better results. The process is both valuable and accessible for homeowners and can be flexible and profitable for the architect. In this session, Brenda will use case studies and sample projects to walk through her processes to deliver real-time schematic design solutions and sub-contracted design services built entirely on the SketchUp Pro platform. Expect to walk away with a better idea of how SketchUp can help you deepen client engagement, set better expectations, and create superior design outcomes.
Brenda Skeel is a licensed architect of 20 years and owner of B-Squared Design Studio in rural Central Michigan. Brenda has also been an adjunct professor in the Interior Design Department at Central Michigan University for over 10 years. She is passionate about making architectural... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 118
What do Unreal Engine experiential review, real-time simulation, physical model building, laser-cutting, 3D printing, and Lumion animation rendering have in common? Your powerful, organized SketchUp model. Join Chris Welton as he shows how to effectively utilize SketchUp to communicate design and solve problems throughout the life of an enterprise scale project. As a visualization production lead at McCarthy, Chris will demonstrate his workflow focused on visualization and creative elasticity in deliverables with a real-world example. Today’s built environment designers tell a thousand-word picture with many tools, through one great model. The results are rich visualization experiences that speak the client’s language.
Chris has been using SketchUp for 10 years and has been honing his skills non-stop. His passion for all things SketchUp led him to his dream job with McCarthy in Sacramento, where he helped start a visualization initiative that has grown into a nationwide team. As a visualization... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 110
In this presentation, James will present the techniques that let you push your renderings forward from passably realistic to "OMG how can that not be a photo?!!!" There are a variety of "tells" in 3D rendering that can subtly detract from how believable a rendering will appear. In addition, the artist has to take some photographic skill to impart beauty to their work. Learning similar lighting and camera techniques to those of Architectural Digest photographers will allow you to bring a masterful attractiveness to your renders.
As an experienced visualization artist and V-Ray certified trainer, Dan knows first-hand the importance of having consistent and advanced techniques when it comes to these two aspects and how this impacts on final CGI output. In session; Dan, lead trainer at the Archilime Academy, will be showing you tips on how to create HQ custom materials from scratch, how to apply these to your model, remove the ‘tiling’ effect, add displacement, grunge, and much much more! You will be tapping into some of the key areas taught within the materials chapter of Dan’s V-Ray for SketchUp Masterclass course, giving you some immediate and actionable steps to work into your own process, as well as access to the V-Ray 6 flagship scene where you can put your skills to the test to be in with a chance of winning a place on one of Dan’s Masterclass courses.
Head of Operations, Archilime Ltd. & Archilime Academy
Based in the UK, Archilime are true architectural storytellers. Dan manages an ever-growing team of high-performing and continually developing V-Ray for SketchUp artists for Archilime Visualisations. As a V-Ray certified trainer, Dan has a wealth of experience which is the product... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 209
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
CAD & Interior Design Program Chair, Arapahoe Community College
As an Interior Designer, Becca uses SketchUp to create beautiful interior and exterior models for designers, architects, and construction professionals. Well-versed in LayOut and the photorealistic rendering plugin SU Podium, Becca’s passion lies in showcasing design details and... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 10:50am - 5:00pm PDT
Room 116
If you have mastered SketchUp’s native functionality and you already have already been hoarding extensions, this session will open up a new universe of SketchUp for you: using the Ruby API and programming, in general, to create and customize your own SketchUp tools. You’ll need to have a solid foundation in SketchUp for this workshop, and it won’t hurt if you are the kind of person that feels at home with spreadsheets and math too. If you’ve ever thought about digging into the API to make your own SketchUp tools, now is the time!
Chris Fullmer is a long-time SketchUp community member and extension developer. He earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and UC Berkeley respectively. He worked in the field of landscape architecture and city planning for 10 years before... Read More →
Thomas is a former modelmaker and visualization artist who stumbled into the world of SketchUp in 2007. After writing a number of Ruby extension to avoid doing any hard work himself he's now working hard for SketchUp on the Extensibility Team maintaining the APIs and developer community... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 119
Join Phillip Duggan as he models a steel canopy with all the fixings! Phillip will show you how he uses SketchUp to model all of the components from scratch as well as importing cladding and flashing to suit! This is guaranteed to be a great learning experience if you have any need to model structures or steel! Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Phill has 19 years of experience producing drawings for the construction industry and is a specialist in the design and project management of Steelwork, Timber Frame, and Movable Wall installations. He first started using Sketchup in 2015 and it now forms the basis of all his wor... Read More →
Everything that's created by humans begins as an idea. Designers, architects, builders, and drafters all take part in this process. Turning an abstract or otherwise unviewable idea in one's mind and turning it into something buildable and tangible is an art that Sketchp and LayOut help us facilitate. Walk with Katie from Vancouver Island's Live Edge Design Inc. as they guide you through the steps of creating beautiful, functional pieces of furniture, from a rough napkin sketch of a thought to a full set of working plans that can be handed over to a builder to turn into a touchable reality. During this process, learn how SketchUp can also help with prototyping via 3D printing and CNC.
Why wait until your modeling is complete to render? Conceptual Rendering can help to produce simple but effective renderings to test and communicate your design ideas with the stakeholders. Join Joseph Kim as he explores some of the solutions he has developed to help you to help others to see your design vision, before you have it finished! The tips and tricks learned from this session are sure to streamline your design process and make the design discussions easy and painless.
Joseph Kim is currently a project manager at MJM Architects who participate in retail designs and BIM management. He is experienced in both large and small-scale commercial designs internationally. In addition to designs and BIM management, he has expertise in architectural visualization... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 206
Curating and deploying extensions into your modeling workflow is almost like strapping Batman’s utility belt onto SketchUp. Just when you need a grappling hook; it’s there. But there are a TON of SketchUp extensions, so where should you start? What kinds of extensions should you definitely be testing out? Justin Geis is a professional extension sommelier, and will be your guide in this taste-test of some of the most powerful extensions in the SketchUp universe. As new extensions are always being developed and released, this presentation is certainly worth revisiting even if you’ve attended in the past.
Justin Geis is the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. Justin started using SketchUp as part of his work as a general contractor in 2008. He quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. He started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 110
In August 2022, the first two schools targeting Net Zero Energy (NZE) in the District of Columbia opened their doors. This event announced a new generation of high performance schools in the nation's capital, and it also marks the beginning of a new approach to the design of schools for a post-Pandemic world. In setting new benchmarks for building performance across a district's inventory, these two schools not only target dramatic energy reduction to enhance a single building's performance, they will demonstrate how the district is moving beyond thinking of NZE buildings in isolation. This session will illustrate how to leverage Sketchup as the primary design and iteration tool, alongside a variety of third party analysis tools to drive performance. At the same time, these buildings are designed to also enhance user performance. Leveraging the rigor and resources of the NZE process the team pushed the design beyond enhanced building performance to also target enhanced educational outcomes. Using LEED's Integrative Process for Health Promotion and the WELL criteria, the design is tailored to enhance student and teacher satisfaction and wellness. These synergies between NZE and wellness have resulted in one of the two schools, John Lewis Elementary, being projected to become the first Net Zero Energy and WELL-certified school in the world.
Omar is a Design Principal with Perkins Eastman, a global design firm. While the firm has a global presence, Omar’s work is local, creating dynamic spaces where people can live, learn, work, and play. The primary and secondary school design practice, which Omar helps lead, is... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 212
Civil and heavy construction projects are complicated, requiring deep multidisciplinary collaboration and planning, not to mention heavy machinery. Using SketchUp on a daily basis to plan, and execute the projects, Vladimir will showcase his workflow for complex problem solving in bridge construction. In addition to visualization, this session will demonstrate how SketchUp can be used for phasing, structural steel erection, surveying, estimating, and reporting contributing to successful field installation.
Vladimir Simonovski, M.Sc., is a structural engineer and co-founder of VLS Engineering, LLC., a structural consulting and 3D modeling company, comprised of highly skilled engineers, designers and forward-thinkers.Prior to starting his own company, Vladimir gathered extensive design... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 111
Can SketchUp be used for structural engineering? In this presentation, we’ll see how David Zachary -- a licensed engineer who uses SketchUp almost exclusively -- collaborates with Architect Nick Sonder on high-end residential projects. David will overview SketchUp workflows specific to structural engineering that produce highly coordinated, exceedingly accurate, and eye-catching plans that create a complete set of construction documents. This presentation will give an overview of using SketchUp for everything from drafting to detailing, and everything in between including how to improve communication and feedback over long distances. With projects across eight states and three time zones, see how Zachary Engineering is coordinating with architects and builders to ensure plans and projects stay up-to-date and on time.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
David K. Zachary, PE is a licensed Civil Engineer in California, Nevada, Hawai‘i, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. He is the owner of Zachary Engineering and lives and works in beautiful Lake Tahoe. He converted entirely to SketchUp in 2009 and has never looked back. David’s... Read More →
Jesse joined Zachary Engineering in 2013, working as a SketchUp Drafter, and soon developed proprietary systems and extensions that the team still uses today. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno in 2016. Jesse’s experience... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 109
If you are interested in how to create photorealistic renderings, but feel a little confused about how to get started or if you’ve tried rendering before but struggled to get the results you were looking for, then you need to check out this session. In this presentation, Alex Oliver will provide you with a simple and clear roadmap for getting started down the path to creating photorealistic renderings of your projects in SketchUp. In this session, we’ll cover how rendering works and how to choose the right rendering extension or application to use with SketchUp, discover the key things you need to get right in SketchUp first to set you up for rendering success later, and a simple yet powerful method for creating high-quality renderings in any rendering extension or application. By the end of the session, you’ll know which rendering tool you should use, how to whip your SketchUp model into rendering shape, and the key steps for creating high-quality renderings of your projects in SketchUp. Plus Alex will provide you with a comprehensive list of resources to help you on your rendering journey, including tutorials and courses, render-ready materials and models, and other tools, tips, and tricks to help you along the way.
Alex Oliver is the Founder & Lead Instructor of SketchUp School - the place where professionals go when they're serious about learning SketchUp.Since 2005, Alex and his team have been students of the art and science of how people best learn new skills. Over that time, they've taken... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 118
What happens when a videogame designer with a talent for low-poly design takes on architectural modeling in SketchUp? If that designer is Rodrigo Cerci, you get architecture with a unique look that stands apart! Come see how Rodrigo uses SKetchUp and Photoshop to create stylized designs in a presentation that is sure to ignite a creative streak in your own designs!
Rodrigo is a brazilian architect that shifted to videogame art and has been using SketchUp to create illustrations, videogame characters and environments!
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 213
This hand-on course will introduce you to Trimble Creator: a webapp for parametric modeling. Using Creator's visual coding interface, we'll build some simple but practical parametric content. We'll look at how this content can then be used as Live Components in SketchUp.
Product Manager, Trimble Navigation New Zealand Limited
A civil electromechanical engineer gone rogue, Tom enjoyed a frivolous yet forming 10 year career in digital visual effects for high grossing movies.In 2010, Tom left the film industry to found MatterMachine, a software startup building webapps for parametric product design.In 2017... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 209
What is VDC besides an acronym, and how does SketchUp fit under the hood of any fast-moving VDC Project? SketchUp's place in the VDC workflow has ramped up in recent years, fueled by some major upgrades and Trimble integrations, SketchUp is now an engine of design and communication for any VDC Project scope, from commercial to institutional. During this session, you'll hear directly from Turner Construction's NorthWest VDC team. They'll share how they've revved up their use of SketchUp in their workflow on major commercial projects in the Northwest market, from high-rise developments to major amusement projects like the Seattle aquarium. You can expect examples of how they've piloted SketchUp and other Trimble tech (think laser scanning, augmented-reality, Tekla structures) to steer major urban commercial projects, produce pre-fab structural elements, integrate 3D printing, communicate logistics and safety, and beyond.
After studying architecture at Cal Poly, Rachel Robinson dove headfirst into the VDC world and started working at Turner Construction. Rachel uses her vast knowledge of 3D modeling technology and post-production programs to convey construction information in a clear and concise way... Read More →
Sean is currently the department manager for Turner Construction’s Seattle VDC department. He began using SketchUp as an architecture student at Washington State University where he received his M.Arch degree. Upon graduation Sean worked as an associate architect before returning... Read More →
Anneka is a VDC Manager at Turner Construction Company and Co-founder of The BIM Kitchen, based in Vancouver. She has been working in the design and construction industry for over 10 years in the UK, Europe and North America; and has worked on a variety of projects in commercial... Read More →
Renzo recently left his long-time role as a Regional VDC Manager at Turner Construction Company to start his own VDC consulting firm. He has 35 years of commercial construction experience, serving in various roles including Superintendent, Project Manager, Sr. Estimator, Survey/Layout... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 208
Join us, and the next generation of SketchUp Experts as this year’s Ascent Competition finalists present their project submissions. Our university student presenters will take you through their projects, from conception and ideation through to design deliverables. This is your chance to learn how academia approaches a design-centric SketchUp workflow. Post presentation you’ll get the chance to vote for your favorites and help us crown this year’s winners!
Chris is a member of the SketchUp for Education team. He manages the Trimble Visiting Professionals Program and has presented and trained at various educational events and conferences around the globe. Chris is also an avid Maker and digital fabrication enthusiast and enjoys seeing... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 1:20pm - 2:25pm PDT
Room 114
Join Brenda Skeel as she works to add onto an existing house! Addition is what this model along is all about as Brida shows how she goes about expanding an existing structure into something more! Learn how SketchUp is used to help visualize and create building additions! Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Brenda Skeel is a licensed architect of 20 years and owner of B-Squared Design Studio in rural Central Michigan. Brenda has also been an adjunct professor in the Interior Design Department at Central Michigan University for over 10 years. She is passionate about making architectural... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 215
Hariharan Natarajan is going to help you design energy efficient buildings. Along with the alarm and the smell of coffee, it’s what gets him out of bed in the morning. Unfortunately, this conflicted with his innate dislike of hard work and immediate inclination to jump back in. Hundreds of projects later, he thinks he’s figured out how to easily get everyone to do it, without the early rising. Curious? Come on in. You’ll learn a workflow that you can apply to most of your projects - set energy/emissions targets, compare the energy/loads/emissions of different design options, compare different energy efficiency measures and understand the ebbs and flows of energy and heat in your building.
Drones are the tools of today at AEC project sites across the world. This session will focus on the use cases for working with drones, the types of data that they collect, and how to work with this data in SketchUp. Informed by his and Daniel Tal’s newly published book on the subject, Jon will address the core subjects of the book, and also dive a bit deeper into the SketchUp techniques -- 3D photogrammetry and photo matching -- required for integrating drone data into project models.
Jon Altschuld is a registered Landscape Architect with over 12 years of experience in the design of natural areas, trails and open spaces, ecological restoration, parks, streetscapes, and transportation planning. Throughout his career, Jon has become an expert on 3D modeling, visualization... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 110
The key to successful interior design is buy-in from the customer. You may think that you have the perfect vision for a project, but if your client cannot see what you have in your mind, they will not be on board. A great way to show your vision is to present amazing imagery made in SketchUp and LayOut! The BEST way to show your vision is to generate imagery made in SketchUp and LayOut that looks as good as the work of Kamila Lopes! Get ready for some amazing interior design in this session that is bound to ignite your interior design creativity!
Creator of the Projeto Expert methodology, she teaches students and designers how to project using SketchUp and LayOut. She also works with 3D visualization and design documentation.With experience as an Interior Designer she worked at an architectural firm, detailing projects for... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 109
This presentation will showcase the best of SU Podium, a rendering plugin for SketchUp. SU Podium allows you to turn your SketchUp models into beautiful photorealistic images. A longtime 3D Basecamp presenter, Nat Ellis will share his top tips for producing photorealistic renders using SU Podium and will also demonstrate how to create 360º panoramas that can be viewed with a Google Cardboard VR headset.
Nat Ellis is Head of 3D Visualisation at JBA Ltd, an Architectural Practice in the UK and has been using SketchUp as a design tool for 18 years. He specializes in photorealistic rendering using SketchUp & SU Podium. He has taken the lead in expanding the company's 3D Visualisation... Read More →
SketchUp's Aaron Dietzen has been doing this software teaching thing for a few decades now and has a few thoughts that he would love to share with you! Join Aaron as he shares his insights on how to best approach learning software, see some tips on the best way to present, and finally what to think about when it's time for you to teach others. While SketchUp will be the common thread through the examples, a lot of what Aaron shows can be used in many other pursuits. If you are looking to learn, polish off your presenting skills, or looking to instructing others, Aaron's combination of life lessons and practical examples are sure to help you out!
If you have watched SketchUp Live, any of the Skill Builder videos, or been on the SketchUp forum, it's pretty obvious that Aaron likes talking about SketchUp! As a SketchUp employee for two years with more than a decade in the software, Aaron is not just a Trimble employee, but a... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 118
For many SketchUp users, Match Photo is the tool that they are most intimidated by but it is a process well worth learning. Robert Coolidge’s Match Photo workflow is a combination of techniques that combines measuring for accuracy, modeling from scratch, and Match Photo references (for quick and dirty content). Match Photo can be used to create models from photos as well as place models into the context of a photo. What Hollywood calls a “Matte Shot” can be produced with Match Photo and Photoshop, or entirely within SketchUp by using watermarks. Think of Match Photo as an iceberg of SketchUp possibilities, many which Robert will explore in this session.
Robert Coolidge, AIA is an architect with a practice in Southern Connecticut focused on residential projects. He won an AIA/Connecticut Design award in 1999, and has been published in such paces as Fine Homebuilding magazine, Sarah Susanka’s “Not So Big Remodeling,” and “The... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 213
If you have ever struggled with getting roof geometry in your SketchUP models (and let's be honesty, thats usually the toughest geometry on most models), Geoff is here to help you out. This presentation will walk through some time saving workflows using plugins and native tools to help you to generate beautiful roofs in SketchUp.
Hi, my name is Geoff. I have been a professional designer since 1999, and a 3D modeling teacher since 2005. I’ve taught Sketchup at Front Range Community College, the University of Colorado and have taught hundreds of students online.My interest in SketchUp started with my love... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 111
Have you ever thought about the amount of work that goes into designing a performing arts building? How do you satisfy the requirements of the architect while assuring that the layout will accommodate different types of shows? How do you confirm that the shape of the space will work for the lighting equipment that is required? How do you go about ensuring that there are no bad seats? Well, you could always use SketchUp like Philip Heselton does. This session will look into what it takes for Philip to make sure that every venue he works on is a hit!
Lead Performance Venue Designer & Visualiser, Savalook
I've been passionate about and involved in the technical side of theatre since I was a teenager - and probably spent more time in theatres when I should have been revising for exams! Out of all that came a career, first in live theatre (plays, tours, musicals, opera, ballet - you... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 114
SketchUp has now solidified itself in the “City Planner’s Toolbox” and continues to evolve and develop solutions to meet challenges facing the planning profession. This session will highlight a variety of planning efforts that vary in scale and level of detail, demonstrating SketchUp’s value as a tool in developing and conveying planning recommendations, principles, and development regulations. Learn how SketchUp can illustrate and support planning recommendations and concepts at every scale of planning – from a site to a region. New and expert users will both learn tips and tricks to improve their skills, knowledge and appreciation of the easy-to-use, yet incredibly powerful 3D software. The session will discuss the basics and tease into the advanced. It will show attendees how to move from GIS information to Sketchup, CityEngine to SketchUp, AutoCAD to SketchUp, or how to take an approach that starts from scratch. This session will also include some helpful tips and tricks to improve your workflow in SketchUp discussing topics such as better layer management, using components, new extensions and scripts, third-party rendering software, and general problem solving strategies.
Devin Lavigne is a nationally recognized innovative leader in the field of urban planning, with special expertise in urban design, physical planning, graphic communication, GIS, and 3D development visualization. Co-founder of Houseal Lavigne Associates, a National Planning Excellence... Read More →
Nik is a Principal at Houseal Lavigne, bringing with him over 15 years of professional design and planning experience. He manages much of the firm’s versatile studio work, as well as hones skill specializations in urban design, planning, geodesign, landscape architecture, site plan... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 208
The introduction of modeling and drafting apps built for the iPad has been transformative for the architecture profession. The ability to review, mark up documents and communicate changes has all been elevated with the ability to also create digital models extending the mobility of the design process. In this session will take a look a the fundamentals of 3D modeling on the iPad using the newly revamped Sketchup for iPad. No longer just a viewer, with Sketchup for iPad you can create models, share them via Trimble Connect, mark up and more. As a fundamentals course the overview will be basic enough for beginners to jump in and start creating, but intermediate users could find something that fits into their workflow. In addition, the course will look at the interaction of Sketchup for iPad with two other made for iPad apps that have found a home in the iPad for Architects tool set, Morpholio Trace and Procreate.
Omar is a Design Principal with Perkins Eastman, a global design firm. While the firm has a global presence, Omar’s work is local, creating dynamic spaces where people can live, learn, work, and play. The primary and secondary school design practice, which Omar helps lead, is... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 220
Join Jason Pickens as he walks through the steps to models a custom outdoor patio. Jason will talk you though his way of thinking how to approach a model like this and the preferred tools and processes for this type of work. Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
If you have wondered about working with point cloud data (or even what that is) and how you might be able to work with it in SketchUp, then this presentation is for you! Join Trimble's Yannick Jonet as he walks you through the basics of point cloud infromation and how to work with Scan Essentials to leverage the infrmation inside of SketchUp with some real life examples and a look how you might include point cloud data in your workflow!
If you have wondered about working with point cloud data (or even what that is) and how you might be able to work with it in SketchUp, then this presentation is for you! Join Trimble's Yannick Jonet as he walks you through the basics of point cloud information and how to work with... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 209
In this presentation, Architectural Illustrator JJ Zanetta will like to present how to use 3D modeling and digital drawing on an iPad to create amazing conceptual renderings. The combination of the two gives the ability to engage with and evaluate designs, and also effectively communicate them to others. JJ will show you how his workflow could supplement your design capabilities and visual communication skills.
JJ Zanetta’s passion of art and architecture attracted him to the profession of architectural illustration. A student of his craft, he is continually inspired by the master’s of architectural illustration as well as the new possibilities that technology brings. Along with his... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 220
Creating practical and aesthetically-pleasing renderings from SketchUp to any rendering program requires an eye for composition and a lot of SketchUp know-how. Camera position, depth of field, material mapping, positioning, styles: all of these impact your output. In this session Duane Addy will share all of the different techniques you need to know when creating render-ready SketchUp models. From tiny house models to full-scale commercial projects, Duane will guide you away from some of the common mistakes made in SketchUp that inhibit your renderings from reaching their fullest potential. If you are planning on taking a rendering workshop at 3D Basecamp, take this SketchUp-focused session first!
Principal / Partner, MAKOR Architecture Inc. / MAKOR Visualization Inc.
Duane is a graduate of the 4 yr Architectural Technology program at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario with a focus on design, construction drawing management & building science. When it came to studying building design it was important to know how things were built, how they would... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 206
As an experienced visualization artist and V-Ray certified trainer, Dan knows first-hand the importance of having consistent and advanced techniques when it comes to these two aspects and how this impacts on final CGI output. In this session; Dan, lead trainer at the Archilime Academy, will be showing you the principles of lighting hierarchy in a live demonstration on how to light your scene from scratch using the many useful tools and techniques that V-Ray for SKP has to offer. You will be tapping into some of the key areas taught within the lighting chapter of dan’s V-Ray for SketchUp Masterclass course, giving you some immediate and actionable steps to work into your own process, as well as access to the V-Ray 6 flagship scene where you can put your skills to the test to be in with a chance of winning a place on one of Dan’s Masterclass courses.
Head of Operations, Archilime Ltd. & Archilime Academy
Based in the UK, Archilime are true architectural storytellers. Dan manages an ever-growing team of high-performing and continually developing V-Ray for SketchUp artists for Archilime Visualisations. As a V-Ray certified trainer, Dan has a wealth of experience which is the product... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 114
Over the past few years, our world has turned completely virtual; let’s change that and create something physical. Daniel Brown of SketchUpTrainer.com will show you tips and tricks to take your (digital) model from SketchUp and LayOut and turn them into (physical) paper models that are ready to cut, fold and glue. Differences exist in our spatial understanding (perception of scale) between physical and virtual models. This presentation will remind us why and how freeing physical models are in the design process. Interior and exterior architectural examples will be explored as well as assembly tips.
Daniel Brown has been a designer, 3D modeling specialist and SketchUp trainer since receiving his Architecture degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007. Dan served as a SketchUp Trainer for Google prior to starting db-3D.com and SketchUpTrainer.com. As a trainer, he... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 202
SketchUp has permeated every phase of Mike's design process, from as-builts, to loose concepts, to precise construction documents. It helps him make better design decisions, and ultimately clearer drawings. During this presentation, Mike Brightman, author of "The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture", shows you how he designed and documented a 2 million dollar home renovation in Denver, CO using SketchUp Pro and LayOut. Along the way, he will introduce you to the supporting cast of essential extensions, applications, and resources that work hand in hand with his "SketchUp Workflow for Architecture"
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 110
We all LOVE using Sketchup, but often our peers make the workflow exhausting. Setting a firm standard helps to not only have everyone operate better, but also makes the transition of handing models from one person to another seamless. At Neumann / Smith Architecture, Clayton and Trent have worked together to set the firm standard for Sketchup. On their design team of 14, they have helped to elevate the rest of their team to their level of skill. This has not only streamlined workflow, but has reduced file size and billable hours to save more time fordesign (Yay)! In this presentation you will learn how to: - Set an office standard to streamline workflow - Integrate Sketchup / LayOut to work better in a presentation workflow - Create SketchUp and LayOut templates for your firm
With over 15 years of experience designing with SketchUp and an expansive knowledge of global trends, Clayton offers a unique perspective when creating real-world design solutions. His extensive time in Brazil, China, and Africa has inspired his passion for integrating innovative... Read More →
Trent Schmitz has over 13 years of SketchUp experience. At a young age, Trent began his journey exploring the unbuilt environment with the use of Sketchup and continues to utilize it as a tool while planning his next creation.As the youngest licensed architect in the state of Michigan... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 118
SketchUp has captured the hearts of individuals, small businesses and hobbyists alike because of its versatile and affordable nature. Small businesses, especially in their early years, are inherently vulnerable to waves of both work floods and droughts. While one business wishes they had more help during one of these waves, another might wish they had less help with idle hands. Is there a way to find an equilibrium, using an interconnected network of floating SketchUp talent to bring the ship steady? What would it take and what tools do we already possess that could make it a reality? In this opinion-fueled community dialogue, the team from Sloped will explore how remote work may be opening a unique opportunity for SketchUp freelancers
Keith has an architectural degree in Interior Architecture with almost 25 years in residential woodworking, cabinet making, and millwork. He started doing production drawings in 2011 using AutoCAD and found SketchUp in 2013. He began integrating SketchUp into engineered drawing... Read More →
Kendall began using SketchUp back when it was created by @Last Software. He decided to go ‘all in’ with SketchUp and LayOut as the primary tools for design and documentation in 2016. Since then, he has found that clients, developers and builders have all appreciated the switch... Read More →
Sloped! We are a company who scouts freelancers with professional SketchUp and LayOut skills. We test, certify and connect them with businesses who need their help!
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213
Design and construction details will occasionally contain redundant or conflicting information when referencing overlapping building areas and systems. This conflict often rises out of the use of “typical” details used by the various partner firms. SketchUp helps blend multiple designer’s details to work through the complications before they’re attempted in the field. Katerina will go over her company’s process for creating the virtual mockups and real-world examples of how they’ve been used.
Katerina went to school for architecture, construction management, and sustainability at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. After 5+ years in VDC at a general contractor, she can confidently say technology and innovation are the only way to improve construction for future generations... Read More →
Wednesday September 28, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 208
Flock together with other Basecampers who share your same industry. Grab a bingo sheet, walk around and meet your industry peers. Once you get 5 in a row, bring your card to the prize table and be entered to win a 3D Connexion Space Mouse (Valued at $150 USD!)
GROUP 1 - Level 1 Ocean Foyer: Interior Design, Entertainment/Film, Hobbyist, and Education
Light snacks and drinks will be provided, but dinner with your flock is encouraged afterward!
Flock together with other Basecampers who share your same industry. Grab a bingo sheet, walk around and meet your industry peers. Once you get 5 in a row, bring your card to the prize table and be entered to win a 3D Connexion Space Mouse (Valued at $150 USD!)
GROUP 2 - Level 2 Ocean Foyer: Architecture, Construction & Enginnerring, and Landscape Architecutre
Light snacks and drinks will be provided, but dinner with your flock is encouraged afterward!
Looking for some 1:1 tutoring with SketchUp experts? Check out the Knowledge Hub, 3D Basecamp's destination for learning. Get feedback on a project, mingle with other SketchUppers, and satisfy your coffee cravings throughout the event.
Thursday September 29, 2022 8:00am - 8:00am PDT
Room 201
Join Katie McIlveen as she shows how to model a live edge desk from an image of a real wood slab. Watch Katie as she puts her skill on display showing how she applies her model making experience to creating a one of a kind furniture model, live with you following along! Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Why wait until your modeling is complete to render? Conceptual Rendering can help to produce simple but effective renderings to test and communicate your design ideas with the stakeholders. Join Joseph Kim as he explores some of the solutions he has developed to help you to help others to see your design vision, before you have it finished! The tips and tricks learned from this session are sure to streamline your design process and make the design discussions easy and painless.
Joseph Kim is currently a project manager at MJM Architects who participate in retail designs and BIM management. He is experienced in both large and small-scale commercial designs internationally. In addition to designs and BIM management, he has expertise in architectural visualization... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 109
In this session, Trent and Clayton will walk you through how they got firm buy-in to start a makerspace for architecture, how cutting edge technology is used in practice, and what value these multidiscipinary tools add to an architecture practice.. At Neumann/Smith Architecture, Trent and Clayton implemented aDesign Technology and Fabrication team and worked to get 3D printers and VR integrated within the firm’s design process. With two Ultimaker 3D printers and multiple Virtual Reality headsets, firm practitioners are able to exceed clients’ expectations though VR presentations, 3D models, and mockups. More recently, the team was able to use the 3D printers outside of architecture to help with the PPE crisis during the pandemic.
With over 15 years of experience designing with SketchUp and an expansive knowledge of global trends, Clayton offers a unique perspective when creating real-world design solutions. His extensive time in Brazil, China, and Africa has inspired his passion for integrating innovative... Read More →
Trent Schmitz has over 13 years of SketchUp experience. At a young age, Trent began his journey exploring the unbuilt environment with the use of Sketchup and continues to utilize it as a tool while planning his next creation.As the youngest licensed architect in the state of Michigan... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 202
In this session, Jesse Serrano (known as BlueBlankey on social media) will present an incredible lineup of futuristic Sketchup models such as robots, vehicles, spaceships, and other sci-fi designs. He will detail his workflow, techniques, and approaches to each of his models; as well as motivations, thought process, and how Sketchup itself has influenced his design aesthetic. He will explain his long history of using Sketchup to create his models and why they look the way they do, and as well as how he's using them in game development. You will receive a glimpse into his process and how Sketchup can be used for creating animations, original designs, and models for use in video games.
Jesse has been using Sketchup for over a decade to create sci-fi models for his fictional world as a hobby. He enjoys the modeling process and explores ways to push the boundaries of concept design and what's considered possible with Sketchup. He's currently in the transition of turning... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 208
If you are versed in SKP, and considering integrating SketchUp for iPad into design workflows, site visits, or client presentations, this presentation is designed to help you get the most out of SketchUp on your iPad. With a focus on unique capabilities of iPad, this session will take a closer look at: Using Markup mode for to adding useful sketches and notes Preparing models for compelling augmented reality presentation Adopting auto-shape forms for basic concepting and more persistent model making Getting the most out of stylus and multitouch patterns that allow for new ways of working (or enable tasty new SketchUppy wins) Using Trimble Connect to work across SketchUp applications. Tactics for bridging the gap between iPad and Desktop form factors, so that you are moving quickly no matter when/how you are using SketchUp
I joined Trimble as a Product Manager in 2013 and since then have spent time at the helm of 3D Warehouse, Extension Warehouse, SketchUp viewer apps for Android, iOS, HoloLens, VR and SKORE (SketchUp’s core code base). I am currently the Product Manager for SketchUp for iPad and... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 220
LayOut may appear simple, but don’t be fooled: it’s the gateway to creating compelling presentations and any detail or construction documents that you need. Most of your work is done within SketchUp; you just need to set up models to ensure that they give you the results that you want when dropped into drawing sheets. In this workshop, Paul Hensey -- an experienced SketchUp user, SketchUp Visiting Professional and landscape enginee -- will introduce an efficient workflow for generating professional documents in LayOut. The workshop will cover: - Setting up the SketchUp model - Organizing your model with compontnets, groups, tags and scenes - Creating custom templates and drawing sheets - Multiple views in a page - The power and efficiency of scrapbooks across any project - Organizing reference files - Capturing design changes and issuing drawing updates.
For many SketchUp users, Match Photo is the tool that they are most intimidated by but it is a process well worth learning. Robert Coolidge’s Match Photo workflow is a combination of techniques that combines measuring for accuracy, modeling from scratch, and Match Photo references (for quick and dirty content). Match Photo can be used to create models from photos as well as place models into the context of a photo. What Hollywood calls a “Matte Shot” can be produced with Match Photo and Photoshop, or entirely within SketchUp by using watermarks. Think of Match Photo as an iceberg of SketchUp possibilities, many which Robert will explore in this session.
Robert Coolidge, AIA is an architect with a practice in Southern Connecticut focused on residential projects. He won an AIA/Connecticut Design award in 1999, and has been published in such paces as Fine Homebuilding magazine, Sarah Susanka’s “Not So Big Remodeling,” and “The... Read More →
DRMA makes really big models. Anders and Petter will present their work how they model extremely large planning models in Sketchup that help to facilitate dialogue with stakeholders and “build worlds.” In this session you will see how Anders uses SketchUp to model large, yet nimble landscape and planning models and how DRMA uses Lumion and Unreal to help their clients experience their work. Plus, Anders will share his personal tips and tricks for optimizing and organizing oversized SketchUp models!
Landscape architect / 3D visualisation, DRMA architects
Anders Hus Folkedal is a Norwegian landscape architect with a deep passion for computers, technology, 3d modeling and visualization. Anders has been an avid Sketchup user since 2006 and has been evolving and improving his workflows spanning from pure landscape architectural small-scale... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 110
SketchUp is widely used by woodworkers to develop a 3D concept, and translate it into buildable parts. But can it really meet the demands of a professional cabinet shop? Yes! In this session, you will learn how Freebird Interiors use SketchUp for built-in cabinetry designs, and how it compares to far more expensive options designed for this industry. You will learn how to: Close the gap between concept sketch and production-ready drawings. Start designing using cutlist-ready components. Set up a template with scenes and visibility controls for quick production of detailed views for both customer and workshop (Sketchup is a 3D communication tool!). Export cutting diagrams, bills of materials and more, using the CabinetSense extension and Cutlist Plus. This session builds a foundation of understanding for moving up to professional CNC nesting capability.
Alastair runs Freebird Interiors with his wife Alison, designing and making built-in furniture from their 2500 sq ft workshop in Sheffield UK, alongside a few trusted staff. He previously trained as an architect: he likes design, but mostly he loves to make things from wood!In 2018... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 118
Prof. Matthew Nicholls (Oxford University, University of Reading) has built a huge model of ancient Rome in SketchUp. This talk will look at; what the model shows, how it was made, and how it has been used to bring the ancient city to life through numerous education and heritage outreach projects. Including a free online course (MOOC) taken by over 62,000 people which incorporated footage of the Rome model as well as SketchUp models for learners to navigate and explore. Over time we’ve seen how 3D modeling for cultural heritage impacts the learner’s journey. The Rome project has also been used as the basis for numerous education, publication, broadcasting, and public engagement projects, including a series of large physical models of Roman buildings made from SketchUp blueprints by the model studio of the architects Foster + Partners for their new Roman museum in Narbonne, France. Matthew also teaches university students to use SketchUp, and will talk about integrating digital modeling into university curriculum.
Dr. Matthew Nicholls is a historian of ancient Rome in the Department of Classics in the University of Reading, England. His work with digital modeling for research, teaching, and outreach has won various awards He works with SketchUp as a Visiting Professional helping to introduce... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 209
Michael Hale of retail REHAB will showcase SketchUp’s ability to solve problems in real-time for efficient project management. By transforming an architect’s sketch or existing conditions into a to-scale SketchUp model, he will demonstrate how to efficiently adapt a project to meet client’s needs, keep the model up-to-date with field-conditions during construction, and supply fabricators and builders with detailed elevations and shop-drawings for custom millwork and design features - eliminating many potential head-aches down the road. This session will also examine how using custom textures and branding strategies in SketchUp can showcase a client’s retail space and product to the consumer. With the help of a few case studies, Michael will demonstrate how his modeling practices have proven to be effective project management tools, well beyond just designing a successful retail space.
This presentation explores the power of storytelling in architectural design. We will explore the process of creating a design narrative or story for your project, informed by the client needs and also by the site constraints, environmental factors and vernacular architecture. The value is about getting a project team and the client on board with ideas that will help maintain consistency and meaning to your design, speed up approvals and reduce the risk of key elements being removed from a project.
I'm really interested in the beginning of the design process. What makes you want to start using SketchUp? What do you need to know before you can get started?If you've used PreDesign or Add Location or Sefaira I'm also really interested to hear how you are getting on.
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Room 212
If you’re coming to 3D Basecamp to learn SketchUp from scratch (or close), this is the course for you. No need to decide which sessions to attend, because this is two full days of everything you need to become the SketchUpper that your friends and colleagues will come to for advice. This course is designed and paced for true beginners. You can expect to cover 3D drawing fundamentals, model organization, model painting and texturing, styling and image composition, an introduction to document production in LayOut, and (maybe most important), techniques that will help you learn and model faster throughout no matter what experience you have in SketchUp. You’ll cover a lot of material in these two days, and leave feeling more confident in your ability to jump right in on your next SketchUp project.
Is this the right course for you? Take our 10-minute SketchUp learning quiz to place yourself in the right class.
CAD & Interior Design Program Chair, Arapahoe Community College
As an Interior Designer, Becca uses SketchUp to create beautiful interior and exterior models for designers, architects, and construction professionals. Well-versed in LayOut and the photorealistic rendering plugin SU Podium, Becca’s passion lies in showcasing design details and... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:50am - 5:00pm PDT
Room 116
Join Jon Altschuld as he deploys advanced SketchUp techniques to build a detailed suspension bridge. Follow along with Jon step-by-step as he demonstrates pre-modeling strategies; component mirroring, pasting and array techniques; and selected extensions for complex modeling and selections. It all adds up to a highly compelling, efficient end product, and you’re invited to model along, starting with baseline resources and instruction that Jon will provide. Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Jon Altschuld is a registered Landscape Architect with over 12 years of experience in the design of natural areas, trails and open spaces, ecological restoration, parks, streetscapes, and transportation planning. Throughout his career, Jon has become an expert on 3D modeling, visualization... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 215
The ConDoc suite of tools is the fastest, easiest, best way to create 2D drawings… using the SketchUp and LayOut workflow you already know. Perspectives, elevations, sections, and plans—you can do it all in just minutes! ConDoc Tools acts as an accelerator between SketchUp and LayOut, greatly simplifying and automating the process of making 2D drawings. Join Mike Brightman, creator of the ConDoc Tools extension and author of "The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture", and see just how easy it is to turn 3d models into full sets of drawings.
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 118
Donuts, Design, & Debate is SketchUp's biweekly podcast where we debate the merits of specific design each session. Our guests make their case for oro against a sepecific design and our live audience votes to decide if the deisgn satisfies specific design preinciples. At Basecamp, we are doing something we have never done before,,, We are recording the podcast live and asking YOU, the session attendees to vote! In this session John Brock and Duane Addy will be presnting thir thoughts on some hot topics and we need you to attend and help us decide who has the better arguments!
Matt makes videos to connect, educate, and entertain the SketchUp community. You may have seen his work on the SketchUp YouTube channel, website, or Donuts, Design, & Debate podcast. Learn on, tune in, SketchUp.
If you have watched SketchUp Live, any of the Skill Builder videos, or been on the SketchUp forum, it's pretty obvious that Aaron likes talking about SketchUp! As a SketchUp employee for two years with more than a decade in the software, Aaron is not just a Trimble employee, but a... Read More →
John, author of "SketchUp for Builders", has been a custom home designer/builder for over 30 years and has been obsessed with 3D modeling and BIM, before it was a thing! John is also a SketchUp developer of Estimator for SketchUp, Framer for SketchUp, PDF Importer and Issue Tracker... Read More →
Principal / Partner, MAKOR Architecture Inc. / MAKOR Visualization Inc.
Duane is a graduate of the 4 yr Architectural Technology program at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario with a focus on design, construction drawing management & building science. When it came to studying building design it was important to know how things were built, how they would... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 217
We all know that technology is advancing faster than ever before and that there are tools out there that can help improve our workflows, but may not know just what they are or how to use them. Fortunately, we have Ian Warner to fill us in on just what Trimble has to offer. Ian will showcase how SketchUp can be utilized for robotic layout and integrated into mixed reality. Plus he will dive into incorporating laser scanning for pre-design reality capture and during construction for as-built comparisons to your pre-existing SketchUp models. Finally, Ian will showcase the X7 and FieldLink laser scan of the Vancouver Convention Center and how it was used to create the 3D model in SketchUp by Aaron Dietzen and team!
Ian Warner currently serves as a Construction Systems Architect for Trimble where he focuses on emerging technologies, workforce development, and implementations across key accounts and internal Trimble Building projects. With over 28+ years of construction, architectural and facilities... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 114
Join Angelo has he shares his approach to solving design problems in the field of Landscape Architecture. Starting with data collection and analysis through the use of drones— a process called photogrammetry — Angelo builds technically detailed terrain models that form the foundation for his concept designs to come. From there he applies his artistry to create visually compelling and emotionally engaging images that captivate his clients’ imaginations. In this session, you will learn to use SketchUp as a bridge between technical site data and the artistic vision you bring to the project as a designer: the result is a highly iterative design process that is both data rich and emotionally engaging.
Brian Benham is known for his artistic furniture creations and attracts clients looking for something unique and unusual. As a result, he has had to develop methods to quickly design unique pieces of furniture to suit each client's individual style. In this presentation, he will share a workflow that he uses in SketchUp to rapid prototype unique design ideas for his clients. His process uses a customized SketchUp template to track design iterations, pre-client presentations, as well as post-client presentations. Finally, he will walk you through a real-world example of some of the pieces he has designed to show how he iterates on design ideas using different grids and customizable assets he has saved within his component library.
Brian Benham is a mixed media artist who runs a design-build studio in Colorado. He designs and builds Custom Furniture, architectural elements, and Art using different wood, stone, glass, and metals. His focus on Art in his furniture designs has attracted clients seeking the... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 202
Are you secretly afraid of terrain modeling? Or officially bored with struggling against awkward patchworks and freaky site seams? You are not alone. For decades now, Sketchup terrain editing has required jockeying a mishmash of extensions through cumbersome workflows, leaving users underwhelmed. Yet every building needs a place on Earth. This accessible presentation introduces a novel and unified 3D terrain modeling workflow. It combines current best practices with new tools, developed by Holygon together with Christina Eneroth and Daniel Tal. Holygon's Felix Heuman and Anders Lyhagen show how to accurately shape site plans, large urban zones, and vast dramatic freeform landscapes. Watch as Holygon creates and edits roads, vegetation and waterways in realtime. Solving common challenging scenarios, Holygon sums up decades of hard-won experience in 30 minutes. Beginners and veterans alike will learn how to fit nature to culture, achieving precise grading, expressive features, and controlled transitions from sharp to smooth. All in one solid multipoly mesh. Dig this presentation to befriend your environment and discover the easiest way to create, edit and review beautiful terrain. Say goodbye to Frankenstein's monsterland. Say hello to smooth terrain modeling.
Felix Heuman, born 1977 in Sweden, studied architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, philosophy at the University of Copenhagen and got a Master of Business Degree from Stockholm School of Economics.Fascinated by timeless design patterns and high-performance... Read More →
Anders Lyhagen, born 1977 in Sweden, studied computer science and philosophy at Lund University, and mathematics at Uppsala University.An experienced software engineer coding in Ruby and C++, Anders Lyhagen specializes in programming custom Sketchup extensions that help users effortlessly... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 110
Have you ever wondered how SketchUp’s dynamic components work? More important, why you would want to use them in your design process? In this session, Matt Wheeler, a eighteen-year SketchUp modeler, will demonstrate the practical advantages created in the speed of design and revision processes through the use of dynamic components sets. Then, in a hands-on approach, he will walk attendees through building a useful dynamic component, demystifying how to put it all together. For this session, a solid foundation in SketchUp is beneficial, and a working knowledge of spreadsheets is also a big plus.
Matt Wheeler earned a B.S. in Business Management and a M.Arch. from the University of Florida. He has eighteen years of experience with Affiniti Architects, a South Florida architecture firm with whom he is now a partner. Likewise, he has sixteen years practice with SketchUp. Matt... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 109
SketchUp to Unreal: Exploring and interacting with your SketchUp models in Epic Games Unreal Engine 5. Unreal Engine from Epic Games is an amazing platform not only for making games but for creating architectural visualization, producing animations, and adding interactivity to your 3D models. In this presentation, Eric will highlight his work creating instructional materials with SketchUp and Unreal Engine including his Epic MegaGrant projects. He will also demonstrate the basic workflow for utilizing Datasmith to bring your SketchUp models into Unreal Engine 5 and adding basic physics and interactivity.
Eric teaches residential construction and design in the Construction and Remodeling program at Madison College in Madison, WI. A carpenter by trade since he could hold a hammer, Eric became a designer in 2006. While creating plan sets for residential remodeling projects, Eric realized... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Room 111
The look and feel of your renderings can make or break a design proposal, so in this presentation James Akers will show you a way to combine SketchUp and Morpholio Trace to create quick hand-drawn renderings that sell your designs while keeping your design options open. Learn how to prepare your SKetchUp file for export to Morpholio Trace, some great techniques for leveraging inspirational content to create unique images, and a few tips to make your drawings stand out in a crowd!
James Akers is a registered architect, professional renderer, UCLA professor of iPad Drawing For Architect’s and Designers, and proprietor of the iPad For Architects YouTube channel with 20,000 subscribers.After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Masters in Architecture... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:20pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 220
If you have mastered SketchUp’s native functionality and you already have already been hoarding extensions, this session will open up a new universe of SketchUp for you: using the Ruby API and programming, in general, to create and customize your own SketchUp tools. You’ll need to have a solid foundation in SketchUp for this workshop, and it won’t hurt if you are the kind of person that feels at home with spreadsheets and math too. If you’ve ever thought about digging into the API to make your own SketchUp tools, now is the time!
Chris Fullmer is a long-time SketchUp community member and extension developer. He earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and UC Berkeley respectively. He worked in the field of landscape architecture and city planning for 10 years before... Read More →
Thomas is a former modelmaker and visualization artist who stumbled into the world of SketchUp in 2007. After writing a number of Ruby extension to avoid doing any hard work himself he's now working hard for SketchUp on the Extensibility Team maintaining the APIs and developer community... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 119
Join Vladimir Simonovski as he walks through the steps to model rebar reinforces bridge caps!. Follow along with Vladimir step-by-step as he starts with the modeling setup, creates components, and puts it all together based on contract plans. Time permitting, Vladimir may even show you how he generates lists and uses this model for clash detection. Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Vladimir Simonovski, M.Sc., is a structural engineer and co-founder of VLS Engineering, LLC., a structural consulting and 3D modeling company, comprised of highly skilled engineers, designers and forward-thinkers.Prior to starting his own company, Vladimir gathered extensive design... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 215
3D modeling is great for design planning and visualization, but what about good 'ole 2D space planning? Is SketchUp right for that? You betcha’! Tammy will share tricks for quick 2D planning (in both plan and elevation views) within a 3D model, making your SketchUp file work double-duty.
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 110
Did you know there's an easy way to cut your structural detailing time in half? In this presentation, Jesse will walk you through the steps that Zachary Engineering uses to create single SketchUp files that house multiple structural details (up to hundreds!). Learn to minimize the quantity of models in your detail sheets, avoid pesky model relinking for detailing in Document Setup, and decrease those exorbitantly large detail files. Using external plugins, you will learn how to quickly recreate an existing detail with minor changes from the original and then minimize the time required to finalize that detail in Layout. He will also show you how to efficiently create scrapbooks from these files.
Jesse joined Zachary Engineering in 2013, working as a SketchUp Drafter, and soon developed proprietary systems and extensions that the team still uses today. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno in 2016. Jesse’s experience... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 206
This session, aimed at intermediate to advanced users, will showcase how 3D models created in SketchUp can be turned into interactive and immersive experiences inside of the Unreal Engine. Highlighting success stories from several different cities users will learn the workflows necessary to easily bring SketchUp content into the game engine, and how to bring your 3D models to life, including moving a playable character through the model, or placing the model on the table right in front of you through an augmented reality experience. This session will also introduce attendees to Twinmotion, a real-time visualization tool created by Epic Games, specifically for the architecture, construction, urban planning, and landscape design industry. Attendees will learn how to easily transform SketchUp models into high quality images, panoramas, and standard or 360 VR videos.
Devin Lavigne is a nationally recognized innovative leader in the field of urban planning, with special expertise in urban design, physical planning, graphic communication, GIS, and 3D development visualization. Co-founder of Houseal Lavigne Associates, a National Planning Excellence... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 118
If you are interested in how to create photorealistic renderings, but feel a little confused about how to get started or if you’ve tried rendering before but struggled to get the results you were looking for, then you need to check out this session. In this presentation, Alex Oliver will provide you with a simple and clear roadmap for getting started down the path to creating photorealistic renderings of your projects in SketchUp. In this session, we’ll cover how rendering works and how to choose the right rendering extension or application to use with SketchUp, discover the key things you need to get right in SketchUp first to set you up for rendering success later, and a simple yet powerful method for creating high-quality renderings in any rendering extension or application. By the end of the session, you’ll know which rendering tool you should use, how to whip your SketchUp model into rendering shape, and the key steps for creating high-quality renderings of your projects in SketchUp. Plus Alex will provide you with a comprehensive list of resources to help you on your rendering journey, including tutorials and courses, render-ready materials and models, and other tools, tips, and tricks to help you along the way.
Alex Oliver is the Founder & Lead Instructor of SketchUp School - the place where professionals go when they're serious about learning SketchUp.Since 2005, Alex and his team have been students of the art and science of how people best learn new skills. Over that time, they've taken... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 109
Follow the journey of a professional home builder and designer, using SketchUp for conceptual design to detailed constructability modeling and construction documents, to jobsite monitoring and execution - where vision becomes reality! Topics include:
BIM - what it is and what is not!
Using guidelines to generate floor plans (2D BIM)
Mass modeling to conceptualize elevations and rooflines
Once floor plans and elevations are approved by client, Constructability modeling of the structure in detail (3D BIM)
Using Scenes for construction phases and sequences (visual timeline) (4D BIM)
Interior and Exterior Finishes - modeling precise colors, textures, fixtures, etc. to mimic client selections (they see the colors and products they selected before ordering or installing)
Takeoffs and Model-Based Estimating (5D BIM)
VR and sharing models with clients and trades
Job site monitors for trades to view SketchUp models on site, ensuring the finish product aligns with the detailed model
John, author of "SketchUp for Builders", has been a custom home designer/builder for over 30 years and has been obsessed with 3D modeling and BIM, before it was a thing! John is also a SketchUp developer of Estimator for SketchUp, Framer for SketchUp, PDF Importer and Issue Tracker... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 114
Undet is a part of Terra Modus, a laser scanning company focused on reality capture and point cloud processing. It was their frustration in not being able to find suitable tools for their goals that led to them creating the Undet suite of plugins to turn point cloud data into 3D models or 2D drawings. For Terra Modus, there is a real need to use a number of different CAD packages. That's why each Undet version was developed individually to fully leverage the functionality of the CAD package that it’s plugged into… one of which is SketchUp. Come see how Terra Modus leverages Undet and SketchUp to work on their point cloud projects.
Marius Putrimas is a Product Manager at Undet with more than 10 years of experience in the industry. He started out his career with Terra Modus as a land surveyor using laser scanners in the field, before moving on to become a team leader in Undet’s point cloud division. For Marius... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 213
Join University of Massachusetts professor, department of Building and Construction technology chair, author and app developer, Alex Schreyer, as he pulls back the curtain on Trimble’s first Technology Lab. Alex will share how Trimble technologies and solutions like SketchUp, Laser Scanners and more, are being used to educate and inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Alex Schreyer is a Senior Lecturer II and Director of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst, MA. He teaches courses in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D modeling, building materials and construction methods... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 202
What happens when you have to collaborate with a team of five, twenty or even forty other designers, all of them using different software, not just SketchUp? Is it possible to streamline your modeling workflow to allow for robust collaboration across an entire design team? Can SketchUp talk to Revit? Can someone else’s 3DS Max model play nicely with your SketchUp model? What about the guy on the team using Zbrush…or Rhino…or ACAD Civil 3D? And how do you look at all of these parts and pieces together, so you can make informed design decisions? Can’t we all just model together? Why, yes…we can Using a real-world example of an extremely large, complex Destination Theme Park, Dave will examine the benefits of working with multiple team members on a single coordinated model, using all types of software. He’ll discuss the importance of an organized workflow, and why it’s critical everyone on the team understands where you’re going and how to get there. Dave will demonstrate unique methods, techniques, tools, and Extensions used in the solutions to solve these challenges of teamwork, coordination and interoperability, all the while dealing with clashing geometry and conflicting personalities.
As an Architect and Senior Creative Designer at PGAV Destinations, a world-class design firm that specializes in themed attractions and destination experiences, Dave is part of PGAV’s core Media & 3D visualization team, developing new ways to explore the design process using professional... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 111
As an Architectural Designer, Azmara Asefa has worked with a wide variety of known names. From Gensler to Netflix and more, Azmara has amassed a lot of experience helping these clients to tell big stories through design. In this session Azmara will share how she uses SketchUp to communicate broad concepts, express retail design ideation, and illustrate how consumers will interact with the built environment. She’ll also drill down beyond ideation, and initial design phases, to discuss specific execution,vendor communications, and best practices for pulling off sensational retail experiences across the globe!
Azmara Asefa is an architectural designer, specializing in retail design, and creator of SketchUp Roadmap, an online course about SketchUp workflow. Azmara's design work spans continents and industries. She worked abroad at the exhibit design firm, Metaphor, worked for large architecture... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room 209
Get your first in-depth look at Trimble Creator: a web app for parametric modeling. This session will introduce Creator's visual coding interface by building some simple but practical parametric content. And of course, we'll look at how this content can then be utilized as Live Components in SketchUp.
Product Manager, Trimble Navigation New Zealand Limited
A civil electromechanical engineer gone rogue, Tom enjoyed a frivolous yet forming 10 year career in digital visual effects for high grossing movies.In 2010, Tom left the film industry to found MatterMachine, a software startup building webapps for parametric product design.In 2017... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 208
Join Brian Benham as he models real time at Basecamp! Brian will be sharing his furniture modeling experience by modeling a shaker table with dovetail drawers. Biran will be drawing tapered legs, mortise and tenon joinery, and drawer boxes with dovetails. By the time he gets through drawing this table, he will have used almost every native tool. Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Brian Benham is a mixed media artist who runs a design-build studio in Colorado. He designs and builds Custom Furniture, architectural elements, and Art using different wood, stone, glass, and metals. His focus on Art in his furniture designs has attracted clients seeking the... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 215
Join us, and the next generation of SketchUp Experts as this year’s Ascent Competition finalists present their project submissions. Our university student presenters will take you through their projects, from conception and ideation through to design deliverables. This is your chance to learn how academia approaches a design-centric SketchUp workflow. Post presentation you’ll get the chance to vote for your favorites and help us crown this year’s winners!
Chris is a member of the SketchUp for Education team. He manages the Trimble Visiting Professionals Program and has presented and trained at various educational events and conferences around the globe. Chris is also an avid Maker and digital fabrication enthusiast and enjoys seeing... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 202
If you're looking to hire your SketchUp services out to potential employers, are you 'SketchUp Employable?' What does that even mean? SketchUp’s flexible nature has meant that almost everyone in every industry has created their own personalized method of working and using the software. When it comes to being SketchUp employable, a too-strict modeling process is your biggest enemy. As a connection platform between freelancers and employers for SketchUp users, Sloped provides their insights on what makes someone 'SketchUp Employable.' There have been books written on different SketchUp processes, but which ones are employers using? Is the key to choose just one, or to be adaptable? In this session, the team from Sloped will be covering the top ten things SketchUp freelancers do that make employers cringe.
Keith has an architectural degree in Interior Architecture with almost 25 years in residential woodworking, cabinet making, and millwork. He started doing production drawings in 2011 using AutoCAD and found SketchUp in 2013. He began integrating SketchUp into engineered drawing... Read More →
Kendall began using SketchUp back when it was created by @Last Software. He decided to go ‘all in’ with SketchUp and LayOut as the primary tools for design and documentation in 2016. Since then, he has found that clients, developers and builders have all appreciated the switch... Read More →
Sloped! We are a company who scouts freelancers with professional SketchUp and LayOut skills. We test, certify and connect them with businesses who need their help!
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 208
The key to successful interior design is buy-in from the customer. You may think that you have the perfect vision for a project, but if your client cannot see what you have in your mind, they will not be on board. A great way to show your vision is to present amazing imagery made in SketchUp and LayOut! The BEST way to show your vision is to generate imagery made in SketchUp and LayOut that looks as good as the work of Kamila Lopes! Get ready for some amazing interior design in this session that is bound to ignite your interior design creativity!
Creator of the Projeto Expert methodology, she teaches students and designers how to project using SketchUp and LayOut. She also works with 3D visualization and design documentation.With experience as an Interior Designer she worked at an architectural firm, detailing projects for... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 111
Curating and deploying extensions into your modeling workflow is almost like strapping Batman’s utility belt onto SketchUp. Just when you need a grappling hook; it’s there. But there are a TON of SketchUp extensions, so where should you start? What kinds of extensions should you definitely be testing out? Justin Geis is a professional extension sommelier, and will be your guide in this taste-test of some of the most powerful extensions in the SketchUp universe. As new extensions are always being developed and released, this presentation is certainly worth revisiting even if you’ve attended in the past.
Justin Geis is the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. Justin started using SketchUp as part of his work as a general contractor in 2008. He quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. He started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 109
Over the past three years, Fat Pencil Studio has been working with a large team of engineers, planners, and stakeholders to visualize alternatives to rebuild Portland's most important bridge to withstand The Big One-- a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Fat Pencil’s Joshua Cohen and Joel Newman will walk you through the SketchUp model created for this project including over six square kilometers of cityscape, but also relatively small structural details, and find out how it is lightweight enough for demonstrating in real time during stakeholder meetings. This balancing act is achieved by paying careful attention to the level of detail required in different areas of the model.
Joshua Cohen founded Fat Pencil Studio in 2004 with the idea that the world could use a little more perspective. Deep experience in technical fields (engineering, architecture, construction, transportation and litigation) allows him to get up to speed quickly on projects that would... Read More →
Joel is a Senior Designer at Fat Pencil Studio, where he uses SketchUp for a wide variety of projects, from modeling crime scenes and working with expert witnesses on bullet trajectories and accident reconstruction to site planning and construction logistics. Joel is also an amateur... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213
Photographs are one of the more powerful (and underused) modeling assets at your disposal in SketchUp. Whether you are creating site context or trying to imbue interior space with materiality and feeling, photographic imagery can improve your modeling efficiency and quality of your outcomes. In this presentation, you will learn how to create background from site photography to assist in view studies and establish a sense of place. This session will also demonstrate how to use SketchUp’s Match Photo capability to create compelling furniture or object models from imported images. If you’ve been looking for ways to bring your models ‘to life’ in SketchUp, this session is for you!
Lars Zimmerman is the owner of alpine3Dmedia a small firm dedicated to providing 3D modeling and rendering services to a multitude of industries. Lars started his SketchUp career in 2006 creating 3D buildings for Google Earth. Since then he has created models and visualizations utilizing... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 118
A truly constructible model completely changes the dynamic of managing custom home construction at the job site. The model can eliminate the need for paper drawings, dramatically reduce onsite supervision requirements, and even enable less experienced subs and teammates to excel. The constructible model also improves the business efficiency of a project, eliminating costly delays and errors and saving labor and materials at every phase. The key elements to developing this model are a project management philosophy, builder integration into the design process, and an enhanced pre-construction phase. Careful choreography of team members is essential, and new workflows may be required, but the end result is a huge boost to job site performance. In this session, Michael Rath will get hands-on with the constructible models that Trilogy Partners develops and deploys on-site. Michael will demonstrate how these models are developed during pre-construction using a “practice makes perfect” philosophy. Michael will get hands up with the daily schedules built into the model using Scenes, Tags, and a custom Identity Management workflow .The session will examine specific reporting capabilities that empower offsite and onsite Supervisors to manage materials and equipment effectively. Finally, Michael will share the elements of SketchUp’s ‘user-friendliness’ that draw subcontractors in and make their jobs more efficient.
Michael Rath has been designing and building homes for over twenty years. During the last economic recession, he asked what he could do to insulate himself and his company from downswings in the economy while keeping clients as the #1 priority. Enter SketchUp. Enter the most comprehensive... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 206
Steel frame construction is common enough, but when you create custom solutions and need to pass along precise cutting lists and CNC instructions, the process can make a lot of difference in the outcomes. Phill will share multiple examples of design, fabrication and how to leverage SketchUp and LayOut to provide not just the building instructions, but also for CAM cutting, project collaboration in design and construction, and utilizing a model for every phase along the way.
Phill has 19 years of experience producing drawings for the construction industry and is a specialist in the design and project management of Steelwork, Timber Frame, and Movable Wall installations. He first started using Sketchup in 2015 and it now forms the basis of all his wor... Read More →
What would it look like to have a head-start on every project you undertake? The design process may seem designed to eat up a significant portion of an architect's fees, but SketchUp and LayOut offer tools and template workflows that you can use to set yourself up for greater efficiency. In this session, Nick Sonder will walk through how you can develop a schematic design while establishing standards that give you a significant jump on design development and construction documents.
Nick Sonder, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a licensed California architect since 1993 and has owned his own business since 2000, primarily focusing on custom residential design in the Sierra Mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe region. He has been using... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 110
Come and see what a difference Enscape can make to your design visualization and validation workflow in this session. You’ll hear how important it is to bridge the gap between design rendering and production, see real-life use cases of high-end design pushing the limits of what you can achieve, and get a glimpse into what the future could hold for you with Enscape, Chaos, and end-to-end visualization.
I thrive on diverse problems and solving them through an agile and experimental application of technology. I’m currently working with Enscape as the Vice President of the Visualization Product Group to create software products and technologies that empower and improve the design... Read More →
Ted Vitale, of VoxlVision, combines his background in Architecture with his knowledge of visualization tools, to generate stunning architectural visualizations and help architects better and more deeply understand their designs. He started his career in the traditional sense, joining... Read More →
Thursday September 29, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 114
Not everything is what it seems. Be surprised and delighted as you travel through four seasons for dinner and a memorable theater show.
7:30pm - 9:15pm - Appetizers, dinner, and drinks - Ballrooms C, D 9:30pm - 10:30pm - Theater show featuring Ben Siedman*, comedian, magician and master pick-pocketer (Open seating, no food is allowed during the show) - Ballrooms A, B 10:30pm - 12:00am - Finish the night with a full on dance party featuring DJ Pri - Ballrooms C, D
Drink tokens will be accepted (find them in your conference booklet). We will also have a cash bar on-site. Attire: Fun, festive, and colorful! Let your personality shine through!
*As of June 2022, Ben Siedman will be replacing Justin Willman due to scheduling conflicts with his new TV show.
ABOUT BEN SIEDMAN Ben Seidman guest stars on the Netflix Original Brainchild produced by Pharrell. He appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW network and starred in two specials on Travel Channel. He was the highest rated performer for Princess Cruises and won the title Entertainer of the Year.
Seidman is the only person in history to be named the Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay, Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. After several thousand performances at numerous luxury casinos, Seidman became known as a powerful staple of the Vegas entertainment scene. His residency at Mandalay followed three-seasons consultanting for Mindfreak on A&E, during which he worked full-time, designing illusions for Criss Angel.
Now based in Los Angeles, Ben continues to travel bringing his one-man show across the world. He headlined the Atlantis Resort & Casino (Bahamas), The Royalton Riviera (Cancun) and performed a record-breaking one hundred and twenty shows at The Venetian (Macau China). Clients have flown him as far as Doha, Qatar for private and corporate events. Ben was voted Best Small Venue Artist by Campus Activities Magazine and spent three months in Stockholm, Sweden writing and directing magic for SVT, the biggest TV channel in Sweden.
Ben is a favorite at the world famous Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, CA, a headliner at Catch a Rising Star, and a frequent performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has been featured in two Just For Laughs tours spanning 23 cities across Canada and appears in a feature film documenting the tour.
Seidman’s performances are jam packed with stand-up comedy, fascinating true stories, and world- renowned sleight-of-hand. His energy and playfulness are contagious as they spread through the audience and he never fails to give a sensational performance. https://benseidman.com/
Thursday September 29, 2022 7:30pm - 11:59pm PDT
Ballroom C,D
Looking for some 1:1 tutoring with SketchUp experts? Check out the Knowledge Hub, 3D Basecamp's destination for learning. Get feedback on a project, mingle with other SketchUppers, and satisfy your coffee cravings throughout the event.
Friday September 30, 2022 8:30am - 8:30am PDT
Room 201
Join Brenda Skeel as she works to add onto an existing house! Addition is what this model along is all about as Brenda shows how she goes about expanding an existing structure in something more! Learn how SketchUp is used to help visualize and create building additions! Model Alongs are paced to be a continuous workflow meant for attendees to follow. Can you keep up? There’s only one way to find out…
Brenda Skeel is a licensed architect of 20 years and owner of B-Squared Design Studio in rural Central Michigan. Brenda has also been an adjunct professor in the Interior Design Department at Central Michigan University for over 10 years. She is passionate about making architectural... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 215
Join Tammy Cody for a practical tour of the Vancouver Convention Center as she demonstrates how to utilize iPad and SketchUp to capture important site information design projects. Tammy will (literally) walk attendees through processes for measurements, photography, and scanning and then show how site data is imported and utilized in SketchUp. Bring your own iPad to follow along, but an iPad is not required to attend this presentation. (So if you are simply tablet-curious…)
I joined Trimble as a Product Manager in 2013 and since then have spent time at the helm of 3D Warehouse, Extension Warehouse, SketchUp viewer apps for Android, iOS, HoloLens, VR and SKORE (SketchUp’s core code base). I am currently the Product Manager for SketchUp for iPad and... Read More →
Interior Designer / SketchUp Instructor, SketchUp for Interior Designers
Tammy is an interior designer and instructor specializing in design documentation and 3D visualization. She runs SketchUp for Interior Designers where she helps other designers learn SketchUp specific to the interior design workflow. She teaches online and live at trainings throughout the country. Tammy is a content creator for SketchUp for Schools and is part of SketchUp’s Visiting Professionals Program. Her creative... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 220
Only a couple of years ago treehouse builders all over the world were scrambling through the woods, heavy tools on our shoulders. Ladders, climbing equipment, measuring tapes, rangefinders,and notepads were indispensable to get the job done, only to get a couple of measurements that were far from accurate or comprehensive. Nowadays we have access to more advanced technologies just by reaching into our pockets. Equipped with high-resolution cameras or even LiDAR scanners, our smartphones replace a truckload of tools and allow us to scan our worksite in a matter of minutes. That way we can take a 3D-scan of the whole site with us, always being able to take more measurements where needed. Even when we’re back home and far away from the real site. Get an introduction to creating those scans and using them in your SketchUp models for better treehouse-building, better remodeling, better getting things done!
Christopher Richter is the head of design and planning at Baumbaron GmbH, a German company specialized in building treehouses since 2007. He started his career in the US back in 2003, learning his skills from Pete Nelson, owner of Nelson Treehouse & Supply and host of the famous TV... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 202
Drones are the tools of today at AEC project sites across the world. This session will focus on the use cases for working with drones, the types of data that they collect, and how to work with this data in SketchUp. Informed by his and Daniel Tal’s newly published book on the subject, Jon will address the core subjects of the book, and also dive a bit deeper into the SketchUp techniques -- 3D photogrammetry and photo matching -- required for integrating drone data into project models.
Jon Altschuld is a registered Landscape Architect with over 12 years of experience in the design of natural areas, trails and open spaces, ecological restoration, parks, streetscapes, and transportation planning. Throughout his career, Jon has become an expert on 3D modeling, visualization... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 116
3D models are amazing for designing objects that do not exist, but there are times when you want to get physical with a design and test your creation in real space. We have all seen 3d printed models, but what if you’re not sure how to get your SketchUp model ready for printing, laser cutting or even 3D papercraft? In that case it’s time to explore Professor Alex Schreyer’s approach to prepping SketchUp models for real world production techniques. In this session Alex will demonstrate the workflows of his free extensions; Scale By and Unwrap, exploring various ways to model and prepare parametric shapes for export to 3D printers, laser cutters & various other fabrication outputs.
Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Alex Schreyer is a Senior Lecturer II and Director of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst, MA. He teaches courses in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D modeling, building materials and construction methods... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 114
LayOut may appear simple, but don’t be fooled: it’s the gateway to creating compelling presentations and any detail or construction documents that you need. Most of your work is done within SketchUp; you just need to set up models to ensure that they give you the results that you want when dropped into drawing sheets. In this workshop, Paul Hensey -- an experienced SketchUp user, SketchUp Visiting Professional and landscape enginee -- will introduce an efficient workflow for generating professional documents in LayOut. The workshop will cover: - Setting up the SketchUp model - Organizing your model with compontnets, groups, tags and scenes - Creating custom templates and drawing sheets - Multiple views in a page - The power and efficiency of scrapbooks across any project - Organizing reference files - Capturing design changes and issuing drawing updates.
Have you tried using XREFs to make your workflow more efficient and collaborative with others? What does it look like to deploy multiple models that are linked within a single or multiple building model that are both fully editable and collaborative? It can be quite a challenge to discover all the hurdles that come with using XREFs in a BIM environment. So don’t stumble your way through XREFs. Come learn from Duane Addy, Principal / Partner of MAKOR Architecture Inc. as he guides you through on-the-job examples and breaks down his workflow XREFs. In this XFREF workshop you will get the chance to explore: Utilizing XREFs for design development, visualization, and construction documentation and how dynamic components can be used in XREF design.
Principal / Partner, MAKOR Architecture Inc. / MAKOR Visualization Inc.
Duane is a graduate of the 4 yr Architectural Technology program at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario with a focus on design, construction drawing management & building science. When it came to studying building design it was important to know how things were built, how they would... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 111
Not everything designed in SketchUp is intended to be seen in a floor plan. Often as designers we are called upon to create a model of an object. Straight-line drawing is often boring, static, and lacks a certain artistic spirit. It does not communicate how an object is going to make you feel. No emotions are being conveyed. And the whole reason to create anything is to invoke emotion. Jason Pickens is a designer with a history of designing for specialty fabrication and he knows all about designing objects of every conceivable shape and material. Learn how Jason uses SketchUp to generate quick sketches of these objects to keep his clients engaged and ultimately book work. In this session, explore the ways Jason uses Sketchup (and more importantly Layout) to communicate this "emotion" through drawings; starting with the very first sketch.
Cosplay, props, 3D printing and anything else nerdy. (Don't ask what the difference is between nerds and geeks, I don't know) What I do know is that SketchUp + my geeky interests make for a lot of fun creations. This session will simply be a show-n-tell of anything and everything I make under my alter-ego: Geekswoodshop. We are talking Death Eaters, video game props, wooden toys, and shop fixtures. Leave your suit coats at the door, this one is just plain fun.
I've been part of the SketchUp team for 18 years, it's been a great ride. Happy to talk about SketchUp or my personal YouTube journey as GeeksWoodShop, where I push videos on woodworking, furniture, cosplay, and of course, SketchUp projects.
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 209
One of the great things about using SketchUp as a modeling tool is how many different ways there are to share and view your model! One solution for sharing SketchUp models is Trimble Connect. Trimble Connect has been around for a while and is fully integrated with SketchUp, but did you know that there is a built-in rendering engine that will allow you to view your model directly inside Connect? In this session Trimble’s own Kim Nyberg will introduce you to Visualizer, the integrated rendering option inside Trimble Connect!
Kim Nyberg leads the Technology unit within the Trimble Platform sector. The unit develops shared technology and components for Trimble’s product development. Kim has a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Helsinki University of Technology (nowadays Aalto University... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 212
Dave Cooperstein is back, armed with his list of old (and new!) tips that will help you work faster and more proficiently in models large and small. From shortcut keys to proper layering, using scenes and aligning views, grouping to extensions, Dave will show you (nearly) every trick out there to help you speed up your SketchUp workflow. This is a great session for beginners and intermediate users alike to improve their SketchUp prowess.
As an Architect and Senior Creative Designer at PGAV Destinations, a world-class design firm that specializes in themed attractions and destination experiences, Dave is part of PGAV’s core Media & 3D visualization team, developing new ways to explore the design process using professional... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 208
Illustrating on a deadline? Maybe you were asked to touch up a visualization that you haven’t seen before? How about important design changes on a model you’ve never touched? In this presentation, Scott Baumberger will demonstrate a process -- on the clock, no less! -- for triaging an illustration project with a quick turnaround. Expect to learn more about file organization, the biggest bang-for-your-buck visualization tactics, and how not to sweat (or maybe just airbrush) the small stuff. Not for the faint of heart ;)
Scott Baumberger leads Apex, an architectural visualization studio with offices in Portland and Denver. With 25+ years of experience, Scott’s portfolio includes projects around the world for many of the most recognized firms in the industry. Using a workflow that combines SketchUp... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Room 118
If you have mastered SketchUp’s native functionality and you already have already been hoarding extensions, this session will open up a new universe of SketchUp for you: using the Ruby API and programming, in general, to create and customize your own SketchUp tools. You’ll need to have a solid foundation in SketchUp for this workshop, and it won’t hurt if you are the kind of person that feels at home with spreadsheets and math too. If you’ve ever thought about digging into the API to make your own SketchUp tools, now is the time!
Chris Fullmer is a long-time SketchUp community member and extension developer. He earned a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and UC Berkeley respectively. He worked in the field of landscape architecture and city planning for 10 years before... Read More →
Thomas is a former modelmaker and visualization artist who stumbled into the world of SketchUp in 2007. After writing a number of Ruby extension to avoid doing any hard work himself he's now working hard for SketchUp on the Extensibility Team maintaining the APIs and developer community... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 119
Most home improvement projects, such as remodeling and interior design, start with hours of tedious measuring and then building out the existing conditions in SketchUp. Canvas is an iPhone and iPad app that lets you jump straight to design. Instead of spending hours taking measurements with a tape measure or laser distance measure, you can scan rooms in about a minute and the average home in about 20 minutes. Then, instead of spending hours generating a SketchUp "as-built" from your measurements, the Canvas Scan To CAD service generates a fully editable, properly tagged SketchUp file in as little as one business day. In this session, you'll learn how to scan spaces with ease, how to integrate Canvas into your workflow, and how to calculate Canvas's impact on your business's bottom line.
Rebecca Zajac is a production designer and art director who has worked on a wide range of HGTV series, including Property Brothers and Forever Home. Zajac applies everything she learned in her years in design television towards her interior design business, Design by Numbers. Zajac's... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 212
In this session, Alastair will cover the process for getting woodworkers up and running using parametric cabinet components and a machining database to automate the production of nested CNC cutting and drilling on a professional CNC machine. Stop getting hung up on faceted curves, DXF export and Vectric import issues and learn how to automate the process using the Cabinetsense extension. Get a handle on the layers of data you can attribute to a cabinet within SketchUp (material; edge banding; grain direction; drilling and other machining settings) and get these flowing through to nested layouts ready-toolpathed for your CNC machine. This session will be of interest to woodworkers regardless of whether you own your own CNC machine.
Alastair runs Freebird Interiors with his wife Alison, designing and making built-in furniture from their 2500 sq ft workshop in Sheffield UK, alongside a few trusted staff. He previously trained as an architect: he likes design, but mostly he loves to make things from wood!In 2018... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 206
Learn how Danish Municipalities are using open data to create rich 3D city models directly inside SketchUp in order to make their planning process easier, more effective, and more transparent. The 3D models are optimized for SketchUp and merged into large 3D municipality models consisting of terrain, buildings, cadastral map, planning and building register information. Using our streamlined solution, it is possible not only to import 2D GIS data directly into SketchUp, but also create 3D models.
Uffe Gross is a long-time SketchUp user with a focus on Urban Planning. He finished a Master degree in Urban Planning at Aalborg University in 2008, with a thesis on how SketchUp could create more value in a project as an analysing and communication tools. For the last 15 years he... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 114
SketchUp has permeated every phase of Mike's design process, from as-builts, to loose concepts, to precise construction documents. It helps him make better design decisions, and ultimately clearer drawings. During this presentation, Mike Brightman, author of "The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture", shows you how he designed and documented a 2 million dollar home renovation in Denver, CO using SketchUp Pro and LayOut. Along the way, he will introduce you to the supporting cast of essential extensions, applications, and resources that work hand in hand with his "SketchUp Workflow for Architecture"
Mike Brightman worked as a professional architectural designer before founding Brightman Designs, a Colorado design and visualization firm, in 2006.A national speaker, Mike has provided hundreds of hours of free learning to thousands of SketchUp users. Mike has also published multiple... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 215
Follow the journey of a professional home builder and designer, using SketchUp for conceptual design to detailed constructability modeling and construction documents, to jobsite monitoring and execution - where vision becomes reality! Topics include:
BIM - what it is and what is not!
Using guidelines to generate floor plans (2D BIM)
Mass modeling to conceptualize elevations and rooflines
Once floor plans and elevations are approved by client, Constructability modeling of the structure in detail (3D BIM)
Using Scenes for construction phases and sequences (visual timeline) (4D BIM)
Interior and Exterior Finishes - modeling precise colors, textures, fixtures, etc. to mimic client selections (they see the colors and products they selected before ordering or installing)
Takeoffs and Model-Based Estimating (5D BIM)
VR and sharing models with clients and trades
Job site monitors for trades to view SketchUp models on site, ensuring the finish product aligns with the detailed model
John, author of "SketchUp for Builders", has been a custom home designer/builder for over 30 years and has been obsessed with 3D modeling and BIM, before it was a thing! John is also a SketchUp developer of Estimator for SketchUp, Framer for SketchUp, PDF Importer and Issue Tracker... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 116
You must have and bring your own iPad to participate in this class. No ipads will be distributed.
The look and feel of your renderings can make or break a design proposal. This presentation shows you how to combine the best of SketchUp and Procreate on iPad to deliver professional, artistic renderings in record time. We’ll create hand-drawn renderings depicting three seasons that are compelling enough to sell your design, but vague enough to maintain your design options. An overview of what you will learn: - Generating the core linework line drawing using Styles and Scenes - Selecting and customizing the Sketchy Edges Pen in Procreate - Exporting the final Sketchup scene to Procreate via iCloud Drive - Adjusting the line scale multiplier to regulate the line weight of the scene - Creating the Winter Moonlight rendering (1st of 3 seasons we’ll create) - Using the Procreate color sampler to “borrow” inspiring color pallettes - Adding landscape context and entourage in Procreate - Creating and manipulating interior lighting effects by hand - Creating shadow effects by hand
James Akers is a registered architect, professional renderer, UCLA professor of iPad Drawing For Architect’s and Designers, and proprietor of the iPad For Architects YouTube channel with 20,000 subscribers.After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Masters in Architecture... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 220
Are you secretly afraid of terrain modeling? Or officially bored with struggling against awkward patchworks and freaky site seams? You are not alone. For decades now, Sketchup terrain editing has required jockeying a mishmash of extensions through cumbersome workflows, leaving users underwhelmed. Yet every building needs a place on Earth. This accessible presentation introduces a novel and unified 3D terrain modeling workflow. It combines current best practices with new tools, developed by Holygon together with Christina Eneroth and Daniel Tal. Holygon's Felix Heuman and Anders Lyhagen show how to accurately shape site plans, large urban zones, and vast dramatic freeform landscapes. Watch as Holygon creates and edits roads, vegetation and waterways in realtime. Solving common challenging scenarios, Holygon sums up decades of hard-won experience in 30 minutes. Beginners and veterans alike will learn how to fit nature to culture, achieving precise grading, expressive features, and controlled transitions from sharp to smooth. All in one solid multipoly mesh. Dig this presentation to befriend your environment and discover the easiest way to create, edit and review beautiful terrain. Say goodbye to Frankenstein's monsterland. Say hello to smooth terrain modeling.
Felix Heuman, born 1977 in Sweden, studied architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, philosophy at the University of Copenhagen and got a Master of Business Degree from Stockholm School of Economics.Fascinated by timeless design patterns and high-performance... Read More →
Anders Lyhagen, born 1977 in Sweden, studied computer science and philosophy at Lund University, and mathematics at Uppsala University.An experienced software engineer coding in Ruby and C++, Anders Lyhagen specializes in programming custom Sketchup extensions that help users effortlessly... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 110
Don’t you wish that there was an engineering firm out there that would open their doors and show you just how they go about using SketchUp to create full structural plan sets? Wish granted! In this session the pros from Zachary Engineering will be showing you just how they create complete structural documentation using SketchUp and LayOut!Tricks, scrapbooks, and templates will be leveraged to their fullest in this presentation!
David K. Zachary, PE is a licensed Civil Engineer in California, Nevada, Hawai‘i, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. He is the owner of Zachary Engineering and lives and works in beautiful Lake Tahoe. He converted entirely to SketchUp in 2009 and has never looked back. David’s... Read More →
Jesse joined Zachary Engineering in 2013, working as a SketchUp Drafter, and soon developed proprietary systems and extensions that the team still uses today. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada Reno in 2016. Jesse’s experience... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 111
Have you ever wondered how SketchUp’s dynamic components work? More important, why you would want to use them in your design process? In this session, Matt Wheeler, a eighteen-year SketchUp modeler, will demonstrate the practical advantages created in the speed of design and revision processes through the use of dynamic components sets. Then, in a hands-on approach, he will walk attendees through building a useful dynamic component, demystifying how to put it all together. For this session, a solid foundation in SketchUp is beneficial, and a working knowledge of spreadsheets is also a big plus.
Matt Wheeler earned a B.S. in Business Management and a M.Arch. from the University of Florida. He has eighteen years of experience with Affiniti Architects, a South Florida architecture firm with whom he is now a partner. Likewise, he has sixteen years practice with SketchUp. Matt... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 202
Many interior designers have plugins that help them improve their speed, shortcuts that help them navigate their models efficiently, and workflows that eliminate duplication or make-work. These processes are their SketchUp wisdom, accumulated from experience across many projects. In this presentation, Joanne of Swisterski Design, a Toronto-based interior design company, reveals the 'secrets' she's picked up over the years that help her churn out project after project, from construction documentation to Vray renderings. This session will break down SketchUp wisdom across: - Shortcuts. Toolbars are handy, but SketchUp takes off when you adopt shortcuts that help you get the most of your keyboard, moving in SketchUp more at the pace of your design thinking. - Model management and triage. Are you weighing down your model with polygon-heavy furniture pieces and high res materials? Joanne will review life-saving extensions and when to deploy them. - Working and presenting tight spaces. Interior design is often, inherently, inside, often leading to camera-crippling navigation experiences. What are the best ways to manage these spaces for model making and presentation?
Sloped! We are a company who scouts freelancers with professional SketchUp and LayOut skills. We test, certify and connect them with businesses who need their help!
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 118
This session will examine processes for design, documentation, detailing, quantification, supplier and sub-allocation, scheduling, bids, pricing and RFIs… all inside SketchUp. We’re talking ‘legit’ Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). Come with an open mind to learn how to improve efficiency by staying in SketchUp and LayOut from design conception to deliverable. You’ll see how scalable (even beneficial) processes for managing changes, delivering value to downstream participants, and ensuring the profitability of your services. This session will examine real VDC-in-practice models across large scale commercial development (with innovative building materials), custom high-end residential, and pre-fabricated projects. In each genre, you’ll learn how model authors organize and execute projects to deliver value in important ways.
Andrew Dwight is a Designer & Builder with 20 years of Sketchup experience and 33 years in the industry. Andrew owns and operates AAD Build, a multi-award-winning residential Design-Build business from Sydney, Australia. Andrew's main gig these days is product development at RubySketch... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 209
That's a wrap! Let's gather one last time by the campfire and reflect on the week. Lunch will be served in the Ballroom and we will conclude the week wiht a 3D Basecamp Flag ceremony.
If you have watched SketchUp Live, any of the Skill Builder videos, or been on the SketchUp forum, it's pretty obvious that Aaron likes talking about SketchUp! As a SketchUp employee for two years with more than a decade in the software, Aaron is not just a Trimble employee, but a... Read More →
Friday September 30, 2022 11:50am - 1:00pm PDT
Ballroom A,B
