In this series we re going to create a start to finish model in sketchup that can then be exported to layout to create a set of plans.
How to make a floor plan in sketchup.
Part 1 of this 2 part series will focus on using the line and offset tools to create a floor plan in sketchup.
This includes using different fills for exterior and interior walls unfortunately sketchup 2018 still can t do hatching in the walls but the fills are nice.
Some designers prefer to draw on top of the sketch drawing.
The method that i m about to explain certainly isn t the only way to draw a 2d floor plan in sketchup.
In this video we re going to create a floor plan in layout for our apartment model using sketchup 2018 s new section tools.
In addition we ll have different lineweights for the walls.
Construction modeling workflows are hard.
Your 3d construction software shouldn t be.
Sketchup 2019 for layout part 1 floor plan and walls.
Part 2 will focus on modeling a floor plan fro.
Want to support the sketchup essentials.
It gets the whole job done.