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Monday, September 24
 

8:45am PDT

Photogrammetry & 3D scanning
Over the last few years, there have been major steps forward in the capability and availability of consumer devices for 3D scanning, measuring, and photogrammetry. This workshop will look at the intersection of native SketchUp tools -- Advanced Cameras and Match Photo -- with these new data capture technologies.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Cohen

Joshua Cohen

Principal, Fat Pencil Studio
Joshua Cohen founded Fat Pencil Studio in 2004 with the idea that the world could use a little more perspective. With degrees in architecture and civil engineering, he brings an artistic flair to even the most technical projects. Joshua uses SketchUp as a design thinking tool to help transportation, construction and legal pr... Read More →

Monday September 24, 2018 8:45am - 10:15am PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Bootcamp

10:30am PDT

The secret powers of Scenes in SketchUp
This course is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of the workflows and efficiencies that are possible by mastering Scenes. On the surface, Scenes are deceptively simple. When used at an advanced level, Scenes can be an incredibly powerful tool for creating compelling presentations and speeding up your work. In this course, we’ll dive into the way SketchUp interpolates between Scenes when calculating transition paths so that you can more accurately predict animation results, learn to manage the relationship between Styles and Scenes (which will detour into a deep dive on SketchUp’s Styles), learn to animate Section Planes, and learn how to create specialty “working” Scenes that can help you get more done, faster.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Tadros

Michael Tadros

Sr Manager, Product Management, Trimble
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 →

Monday September 24, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Add Location: The what, why, and how of 'where' in SketchUp
When Google's contract to provide geographic data expired, Trimble added a new system to supply aerial photographs and terrain data. In some parts of the world it looks just fine, in other areas the quality leaves something to be desired. This workshop will suggest other sources for high quality aerial images, and provide hands-on training on how to import, position, and scale them accurately.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Cohen

Joshua Cohen

Principal, Fat Pencil Studio
Joshua Cohen founded Fat Pencil Studio in 2004 with the idea that the world could use a little more perspective. With degrees in architecture and civil engineering, he brings an artistic flair to even the most technical projects. Joshua uses SketchUp as a design thinking tool to help transportation, construction and legal pr... Read More →

Monday September 24, 2018 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 3
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Classical Architecture Workshop
DISCOVER CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
For half a millennium, Western architecture was classical – inspired by ancient Roman and Greek ideals – the rest was regarded as mere "building". Today, a growing number of people are rediscovering classical architecture, standing unsurpassed in its expressive power, beauty, and uncanny ability to instil a timeless sense of home. But the principles that guide its composition and detailing have been lost – or have they?

YOUR GUIDE TO COMPOSING CLASSICS
In this hands-on workshop, die-hard classicists and 3D teachers Felix Heuman and Anders Lyhagenfrom Swedish 3D modeling studio Holygon show how to skillfully create classical architecture in SketchUp Make or Pro. The workshop starts with a no-nonsense crash course in classical architecture composition. Using Holygon’s supplied pedestals, columns, entablatures and ornament components, plus extensions, we will help you build a fine classical 3D model to your own unique design and taste. Bring your laptop and get ready to roar.

WELCOME TO THE WORKSHOP
Do you have a fair working knowledge of SketchUp Make or Pro? Would you dare a rendezvous with classical architecture? Well – this workshop is for you. Join us now – get inspired by the classics!

https://holygon.com
Speakers
avatar for Felix Heuman

Felix Heuman

Founder & Lead Designer, Holygon
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 →
avatar for Anders Lyhagen

Anders Lyhagen

Founder & Lead Developer, Holygon
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 →

Holygon (2016) Ioniphant. Ortho Front. 02 jpg
Monday September 24, 2018 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Springs Ballroom K
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Smart modeling for complex construction documents
Back by popular demand and updated for 2018!
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.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Donley

Matt Donley

SketchUp Guru, MasterSketchUp.com
Matt Donley is the owner of MasterSketchUp.com, the author of SketchUp to LayOut, and co-author of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture. He has been teaching SketchUp since 2012 through his online tutorials, as well as in person training. With a background in carpentry and project... Read More →
avatar for Nicholas Sonder

Nicholas Sonder

Presidente, Nicholas Sonder, Architect
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 24, 2018 1:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Workshops, Bootcamp

3:00pm PDT

Better buildings with Sefaira
Sefaira is a powerful building performance modeling program that enables architects and engineers to quantify how early design decisions can affect energy use, building operating costs, and daylighting. This class will focus on how to use Sefaira for SketchUp to understand building performance in order to guide your design decisions. You’ll get hands-on with Sefaira, learn the interface, find out how to prepare a SketchUp model for analysis, and practice the basics of building science and strategies.
*Note: Prior to class, students should download the Sefaira for SketchUp extension. Students will be provided with a license username and password at the beginning of class.
Speakers
avatar for Hariharan Natarajan

Hariharan Natarajan

Customer Success Team Manager, Sketchup
Sketchup, Building Performance, Energy Efficiency, Customer Success

Monday September 24, 2018 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom K
  Workshops, Bootcamp

3:00pm PDT

Take what you need: Tricks for the 3D Warehouse
3D Warehouse is the best place on the Internet to find useful 3D models. But to get the most out of 3D Warehouse models you download, you’ll need to make smart choices and even adopt a few best practices for modifying objects. This session will cover the best practices of 3D Warehouse curation and utilization: component reloading, importing textures, scaling, and several other model mastery tricks.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

Owner, SketchUpTranier.com
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 24, 2018 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Bootcamp
 
Tuesday, September 25
 

8:45am PDT

Introduction to modeling with components
If you want to be any good at SketchUp, a solid understanding of components is not just a good idea, it is imperative. We’ll take a deep dive into nested components and explore a few different approaches you might take when organizing your models. We’ll also explore cutting (i.e. window) components and where they do (and don’t) work best.
Speakers
avatar for Tyson Kartchner

Tyson Kartchner

Pro Modeler, Trimble
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 25, 2018 8:45am - 10:15am PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Workshops, Bootcamp

8:45am PDT

Mixed-up media: Hybrid drawing workshop
In this (very) hands-on workshop, participants will draw along with Jim Leggitt, who will be projecting live images of his drawing surface using an overhead HD camera. Participants will work through several quick drawing exercises giving them first-hand experience with various hybrid methods such as "overlay and trace,” “composite scan drawing,” and "print composite drawing.” Each exercise will be based on SketchUp models. Participants do not need to bring anything to this session; graphic supplies will be provided. No need to bring computers to this session!

NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, seating is limited to ONLY 40 people. Attendees will be seated on a first-come first-served basis.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Leggitt

Jim Leggitt

Architect, Leggitt Studio LLC
Architect, educator, urban planner, and professional illustrator, Jim Leggitt, FAIA is based in Denver, Colorado. He is principal of Leggitt Studio and offers drawing seminars and design visualization workshops at AIA National Conventions, regional and local conferences, universities... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 8:45am - 10:15am PDT
Springs Ballroom K
  Workshops, Bootcamp

8:45am PDT

Playing well with others: SketchUp and CAD
Let’s face it: you live in a world where CAD files must import into SketchUp. And sometimes the result isn’t exactly pretty. Working with other people’s CAD files is a reality. In this class, we’ll work on common practices for cleaning up CAD imports, methods for creating SketchUp geometry from CAD linework, and -- perhaps, most important -- how to prep a CAD file before you bring it into SketchUp. And yes, we’ll also cover exporting your SketchUp model in formats such as .DWG, .DXF, .IFC and even .JPG, .PNG, and .PDF. (Yeah, those matter too!)
Speakers
avatar for Trent Cito

Trent Cito

Software / Design Visualization / LA, SketchUp
Trent Cito is a 3D QA test engineer for the SketchUp / LayOut team and has been with SketchUp for the past 3 years. He is a creative, easy going Colorado native who enjoys everything 3D. His passions include hanging out with his family, art, rendering, hiking, riding dirt bikes, shooting... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 8:45am - 10:15am PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Bootcamp

8:45am PDT

Introduction to LayOut
Matt Donley, author of SketchUp to LayOut, will teach beginners how to use LayOut to turn a 3D model into a 2D presentation. Dimensions, labels, and annotations will be added to create a detailed construction document, and you’ll explore best practices for preparing your model for LayOut using Scenes. Walk away with a solid understanding of how LayOut can help you communicate your 3D designs.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Donley

Matt Donley

SketchUp Guru, MasterSketchUp.com
Matt Donley is the owner of MasterSketchUp.com, the author of SketchUp to LayOut, and co-author of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture. He has been teaching SketchUp since 2012 through his online tutorials, as well as in person training. With a background in carpentry and project... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 8:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Workshops, Bootcamp

10:30am PDT

Lines on paper today, build tomorrow
On the design software spectrum, SketchUp Pro is light-years beyond 2D CAD, yet gracefully falls short of complex, expensive, over-featured BIM. So how do you leverage this sophisticatedly simple software in a predictable way? The newly released second edition of “The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture” outlines a comprehensive system for designing and drafting the built environment using SketchUp Pro, which you’ll see in action during this presentation.Permitting your project doesn't have to be a painful or lengthy process. With the right software, standards, and workflow, you can put lines on paper today so you can build tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Brightman

Michael Brightman

Designer, Brightman Designs
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 25, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Create amazing details in SketchUp
Are you ready to impress your sub-contractors? With amazing SketchUp details, the thing gets built the way you drew it: no questions asked… well, fewer questions asked. In this hands-on workshop, Nick Sonder will lead you through a unique way to craft 3D details in SketchUp. You’ll walk away having modeled details embedded with material and component data that can be easily notated in LayOut, as well as embedded into scrapbooks for efficient, future re-use.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Sonder

Nicholas Sonder

Presidente, Nicholas Sonder, Architect
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 25, 2018 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Springs Ballroom G
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Match Photo for contractors
Match Photo is a hidden gem in SketchUp! Matt will walk you through how to use Match Photo for presenting and selling design/build project ideas to clients. Understanding its quirks and limitations is key to unlocking and maximizing its capabilities and reaping the benefits of this technique.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Jackson

Matt Jackson

Author/Producer, The Digital Jobsite on YouTube
Matt Jackson uses the capabilities of SketchUp and PhotoMatch to help potential clients visualize proposed projects and earn contracts that make his residential design/build company The Timber Tailor successful.  He also runs The Digital Jobsite on YouTube with tutorials on how... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Springs Ballroom K
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

Simplifying Arch Viz: The art of using Sketchup & Photoshop to create beautiful illustrations
The range of software and extensions available for visualizing the built environment can be overwhelming. Scott Baumberger of Baumberger Studio is here to teach you how simplifying your workflow to just SketchUp and Photoshop can result in imagery that is effective, flexible and beautiful. The session will cover setting up your SketchUp model for efficient exporting, lighting, layer management, digital painting, and composition techniques. This workshop is hands-on, walking you through the workflow from start to finish. And yes, SketchUp and Photoshop are required!
Speakers
avatar for Scott Baumberger

Scott Baumberger

Baumberger Studio
Scott Baumberger leads Baumberger Studio, an independent architectural illustration studio located in Portland, Oregon. With 20+ 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... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 1:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Workshops, Bootcamp

1:15pm PDT

SketchUp for builders
If you’re a builder, or if you collaborate with them at any point in your workflow, then you need to check out this hands-on workshop! John Brock has been a designer/builder for over 20 years and he wants to show you how he does it with SketchUp. From initial site modeling to finish details, John will walk you through his entire workflow including estimating and takeoff generation!
Speakers
avatar for John Brock

John Brock

Owner, Estimator for SketchUp, LLC
John graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1987 and has been in the construction business his entire career.  For the last 21 years he has run his own custom home design/build firm.  An avid 3D modeling enthusiast, John builds highly-detailed 3D models... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 1:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Workshops, Bootcamp

3:00pm PDT

Rogue construction documents
Creating construction documentation is a time-consuming, expensive process, right? Not if you are a SketchUp rogue like Gregg Hammond! Join Gregg as he shows you the secrets of great-looking, uber-communicative construction documents in SketchUp and LayOut. Learn to optimize your workflow by working in black and white, with 2D geometry, and with imported resources to speed up the documentation workflow and save yourself time and money.
Speakers
avatar for Gregg Hammond

Gregg Hammond

OWNER, GREGG HAMMOND DESIGN AND DRAFTING
Gregg Hammond has been operating as an independent Residential Building Designer and Draftsman since the early 90’s. Additionally, he has also personally designed and built custom homes.  For the past several years he has been producing custom residential 3D models and Construction... Read More →

Tuesday September 25, 2018 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Bootcamp
 
Wednesday, September 26
 

10:45am PDT

Big CAD in SketchUp
What does it look like to deploy SketchUp on a $300 million project? What about switching a $300 million business from traditional CAD to SketchUp? Duane Addy creates customized, efficient, and scalable workflows that turn your favorite 3D modeler into an enterprise-charged design platform that churns out better work faster, and at a lower cost. If you work with people who assume that SketchUp can’t do the heavy lifting of ‘Big CAD,’ this session will prove that that SketchUp isn’t just capable of large-scale projects, it shines when pushed to scale.
Speakers
avatar for Duane Addy

Duane Addy

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 26, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom G
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Constructability modeling
“Constructability is a project management technique to review construction processes from start to finish during pre-construction phase. It is to identify obstacles before a project is actually built to reduce or prevent errors, delays, and cost overruns.” - Wikipedia
John Brock will show you how he uses SketchUp to do a “constructability review.” You’ll see how he reviews 2D plans and specifications, generates 3D models to “build” it before he builds, and identifies potential issues at the start. See how pre-construction planning will save money and time!
Speakers
avatar for John Brock

John Brock

Owner, Estimator for SketchUp, LLC
John graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1987 and has been in the construction business his entire career.  For the last 21 years he has run his own custom home design/build firm.  An avid 3D modeling enthusiast, John builds highly-detailed 3D models... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Into the 4th Dimension: Introducing 4D workflow
https://youtu.be/xiGRw715Qz8
M Moser Associates use an integrated process to take iconic workplaces and corporate campuses from concept to completion, their approach is “Build everything virtually before building anything in reality”. The M Moser team will use a number of global projects as case studies to guide you through an integrated ‘4D' methodology.
Speakers
avatar for Charles Corley

Charles Corley

Director, Organisational Development, M Moser Associates
Charles Corley, an American architect, has 33 years of experience and has lived and worked in Asia for 26 of those years where he has been the country head of office in several countries. He has been with M Moser since 2003.The Organisational Development team achieves continual improvement... Read More →
avatar for Jason Li

Jason Li

Workplace Interior Design, M Moser Associates
Jason is the lead architect of M Moser’s Building Experience Modeling ecosystem, an extensive, highly customisable Virtual Reality-based Building Information Modeling (VRBIM) methodology consisting mainly of SketchUp, LayOut, Trimble Connect and Unreal Engine. This innovative methodology... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Desert Ballroom 1
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

New trends in hybrid visualization
There is an immense variety of communication options available to designers, ranging from traditional hand drawings (pencil on paper) to amazing hybrid renderings entirely created on an iPad with an Apple pencil. A common thread of these workflows is the integrated use of SketchUp modeling. In this session, Jim Leggitt will review different visualization methods, comment on the strengths and appropriate use cases for each, and step-through the workflow for using SketchUp linework as a complement for hybrid visualizations.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Leggitt

Jim Leggitt

Architect, Leggitt Studio LLC
Architect, educator, urban planner, and professional illustrator, Jim Leggitt, FAIA is based in Denver, Colorado. He is principal of Leggitt Studio and offers drawing seminars and design visualization workshops at AIA National Conventions, regional and local conferences, universities... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

HP VR & Trilogy Partners – Connecting Clients with Design (Sponsored by HP)
HP introduces innovative commercial VR solutions used by Trilogy Partners for ground-breaking residential architecture and construction.  Trilogy Partners demonstrates Sketchup VR workflows that connect client ambitions and construction realities, assuring intimate alignment between client expectations and results at every stage of design and construction.  Numerous examples are provided to illustrate the benefits of real-time, interactive VR throughout project stages.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Rath

Michael Rath

CEO, Trilogy Partners and Trilogy DesignWorks
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 →
avatar for Scott Rawlings

Scott Rawlings

Worldwide XR Marketing, HP
Scott has pursued a life-long passion for enabling creative expression through technology.  He’s worked with teams who pioneered flight simulation, non-linear video and multi-media, human-computer interaction for creative professionals, and virtual and mixed reality for a wide... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Santa Rosa Ballroom
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

A new generation of tools: Experiencing the first mixed reality multiplex (Sponsored by Kubity)
Great stories start with great ideas. Your ideas. You’ve researched, reflected, and sketched your heart out. Now it’s time to share the vision. Learn how to get your SketchUp in AR/VR on any screen, anywhere! Come join Kubity CEO, Romain Gora, and his team at this hands-on workshop exploring the latest in immersive 3D storytelling technology.
Speakers
avatar for Romain Gora

Romain Gora

CEO, Kubity
Video-games designer turned tech startup CEO, Romain Gora is the co-founder and developer of Kubity; the first mixed reality multiplex.

Sponsors
avatar for KUBITY

KUBITY

KUBITY
Kubity SAS is a software company based in Paris and San Francisco that launched the first mixed reality multiplex, Kubity, to instantly play and share 3D models across multiple devices: desktop computers, smartphones, tablets, augmented reality gear, and virtual reality glasses.

Wednesday September 26, 2018 1:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Workshops, Basecamp

2:30pm PDT

Crossing the model drop chasm (Sponsored by Evolve Labs)
It has long been a pain point of our industry to bring a SketchUp model into Revit. We have seen tools that convert a SketchUp Mass to a Revit Mass, but never a SketchUp Mass to a Revit Building Information Model. In this session we'll look at how to convert a SketchUp model to real Revit building information model components including walls, doors, windows, roofs, and curtain walls. The biggest win is that we will look at how to do it in your firm’s ecosystem using your SketchUp components and Revit library. Join us as we address a challenge that has plagued many of us for years, as we cross the chasm from SketchUp to Revit.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Allen

Bill Allen

CEO, President, EvolveLAB LLC
Bill Allen is CEO, and President of EvolveLAB, Disrupt Repeat, and On Point Scans. He has over 14 years of experience managing technology for buildings in the AEC industry for cutting-edge firms. Bill has experience lecturing on staff as a College Instructor for the University of... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

A SketchUp approach to structural engineering
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 architects and builders 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.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Sonder

Nicholas Sonder

Presidente, Nicholas Sonder, Architect
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 →
avatar for David Zachary

David Zachary

Founder, Zachary Engingeering
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 work consists of creating 3D models that are used to create the structural plans for high-end residential homes.  His work integrates directly with the... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

All Things SketchUp Viewer
C'mon by for a brief presentation about the latest and greatest updates to our SketchUp Viewer product line. We'll breeze through a couple of product demos for our Mobile and XR apps and spend the remaining time with a town-hall discussion designed to give you the chance to talk about the things you love, the things you hate, and things you think we should do next to deliver even more SketchUppy goodness to those shiny little touch screens and head sets we all love so much.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Tadros

Michael Tadros

Sr Manager, Product Management, Trimble
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 →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom G
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

Business as usual…in SketchUp
Beyond design, how can you use SketchUp to run and market your business? Trilogy Partners is a leading design/build firm from Breckenridge, Colorado that leverages SketchUp for marketing, process and procedure, and client upsell. Erin Pfarr, Director of Business Development, will explore how Trilogy has expanded SketchUp’s role to optimize business performance and establish a ‘blue ocean’ position in the design and construction markets.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Pfarr

Erin Pfarr

Business Development Director, Trilogy Partners
Erin Pfarr started her first business at twenty-one years of age and sold it five years later when she was recruited to work for her alma mater. She ran the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s graduate program at Columbia University, teaching others how to successfully and organically... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

Virtual collaboration
Virtual 3D mock-ups are created to represent the actual physical mock-up to be constructed later in the project. They are used as a means to coordinate complex details and work out coordination issues prior to the construction of the mock-up. SketchUp allows contractors and designers to collaborate on a common platform and more efficiently resolve issues before building, minimizing impacts to scheduled work. This presentation will highlight the value of creating virtual 3D mock-ups prior to physical mock-ups and show examples of building envelope details and healthcare patient rooms.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Lightfoot

Shannon Lightfoot

VDC Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
As McCarthy’s Virtual Design and Construction Manager, Shannon is responsible for management and implementation technology on construction sites. He leads project teams that create 3D models for site logistics planning, estimating, concrete placement, constructability, and MEPFP... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 5
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

Workplace Design: Keys to radically improving project workflow that really works
https://youtu.be/xiGRw715Qz8
SketchUp really can be used for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and support downstream workflows to 2D documentation and upstream to 4D/5D/6D BIM activities. M Moser will demonstrate their approach and explain how completely rethinking which teams do what and when can truly optimize an entire workflow.
Speakers
avatar for Charles Corley

Charles Corley

Director, Organisational Development, M Moser Associates
Charles Corley, an American architect, has 33 years of experience and has lived and worked in Asia for 26 of those years where he has been the country head of office in several countries. He has been with M Moser since 2003.The Organisational Development team achieves continual improvement... Read More →
avatar for Jason Li

Jason Li

Workplace Interior Design, M Moser Associates
Jason is the lead architect of M Moser’s Building Experience Modeling ecosystem, an extensive, highly customisable Virtual Reality-based Building Information Modeling (VRBIM) methodology consisting mainly of SketchUp, LayOut, Trimble Connect and Unreal Engine. This innovative methodology... Read More →

Wednesday September 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

Model along: Building bridges
‘Model Along’ is an entirely new 3D Basecamp session in which you’ll ‘model along’ with Jon Altschuld as he deploys advanced SketchUp techniques to build a detailed suspension bridge. In this first-ever Model Along, Jon’s project will demonstrate 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…
Speakers
avatar for Jon Altschuld

Jon Altschuld

Principal, Landscape Architect, Chinook Landscape Architecture
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 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa Ballroom
  Workshops, Basecamp
 
Thursday, September 27
 

9:00am PDT

Smart modeling for complex construction documents
Back by popular demand and updated for 2018!
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.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Donley

Matt Donley

SketchUp Guru, MasterSketchUp.com
Matt Donley is the owner of MasterSketchUp.com, the author of SketchUp to LayOut, and co-author of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture. He has been teaching SketchUp since 2012 through his online tutorials, as well as in person training. With a background in carpentry and project... Read More →
avatar for Nicholas Sonder

Nicholas Sonder

Presidente, Nicholas Sonder, Architect
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 27, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom G
  Workshops, Basecamp

9:30am PDT

Build beautiful renders with Lumion Live Sync for SketchUp (Sponsored by Lumion)
Lumion architectural visualization software makes it easy to transform SketchUp models into beautiful images, animations, and 360º panoramas. With the brand new Live Sync for SketchUp functionality, you can see a polished, real-time view of your design in the context of the real world. During this presentation you will learn the capabilities of Lumion and best practices for a seamless SketchUp to Lumion workflow. Now, even more than before, beautiful renders are within your reach.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Brightman

Michael Brightman

Designer, Brightman Designs
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 →

Sponsors
avatar for Lumion

Lumion

Act-3D B.V.
Lumion architectural visualization software — used by 63 of the top 100 architect companies in the world — makes it easy to transform CAD models into beautiful images, videos and 360 panoramas. Lumion invites people to step inside your model and feel the spaces you designed. Within... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp

9:30am PDT

Using 3D scanners
Want to try a 3D scanner? In this session, you will have the opportunity to trial different Trimble 3D scanners. Everyone will get a chance to use a scanner by dividing the scanners up amongst small groups. We will be demonstrating the Trimble scanners and will discuss their features.
Speakers
avatar for David Burczyk

David Burczyk

Segment Manager, Field Technology Group-Trimble Buildings
David Burczyk is the Segment Manager for scanning, field layout, and mixed reality solutions for the Field Technology Group with Trimble Buildings. With over nineteen years of AEC industry experience promoting technology and collaboration among construction teams, David brings a comprehensive... Read More →
avatar for Mitchel Stangl

Mitchel Stangl

Master Planner, Stangl Associates
Mitchel Stangl, a mechanical engineer, with over 37 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of residential, commercial, industrial process projects.  Mitchel is the head bottle washer at Stangl Associates.  Stangl Associates (SA) is an engineering firm focused... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Desert Ballroom 5
  Presentations, Basecamp

9:30am PDT

Mixed-up media: Hybrid drawing workshop
In this (very) hands-on workshop, participants will draw along with Jim Leggitt, who will be projecting live images of his drawing surface using an overhead HD camera. Participants will work through several quick drawing exercises giving them first-hand experience with various hybrid methods such as "overlay and trace,” “composite scan drawing,” and "print composite drawing.” Each exercise will be based on SketchUp models. Participants do not need to bring anything to this session; graphic supplies will be provided. No need to bring computers to this session!

NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, seating is limited to ONLY 40 people. Attendees will be seated on a first-come first-served basis.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Leggitt

Jim Leggitt

Architect, Leggitt Studio LLC
Architect, educator, urban planner, and professional illustrator, Jim Leggitt, FAIA is based in Denver, Colorado. He is principal of Leggitt Studio and offers drawing seminars and design visualization workshops at AIA National Conventions, regional and local conferences, universities... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 9:30am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Workshops, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Constructability modeling
“Constructability is a project management technique to review construction processes from start to finish during pre-construction phase. It is to identify obstacles before a project is actually built to reduce or prevent errors, delays, and cost overruns.” - Wikipedia
John Brock will show you how he uses SketchUp to do a “constructability review.” You’ll see how he reviews 2D plans and specifications, generates 3D models to “build” it before he builds, and identifies potential issues at the start. See how pre-construction planning saves money and time!
Speakers
avatar for John Brock

John Brock

Owner, Estimator for SketchUp, LLC
John graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1987 and has been in the construction business his entire career.  For the last 21 years he has run his own custom home design/build firm.  An avid 3D modeling enthusiast, John builds highly-detailed 3D models... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Modeling from scan data and point clouds with SketchUp
Compiling the vast amount of data collected from 3D scanning into a comprehensive 3D model can be a challenging task. This class provides a quick overview of registering point clouds in Realworks and demonstrates the workflow for modeling point clouds in SketchUp using the plugin Undet. Software and temporary licenses for the class will be available at the Trimble and Undet booths. Participants will need a laptop running Windows (either a Windows laptop or a Mac running bootcamp). Everyone will need to install and activate the software prior to the class.
Speakers
avatar for David Burczyk

David Burczyk

Segment Manager, Field Technology Group-Trimble Buildings
David Burczyk is the Segment Manager for scanning, field layout, and mixed reality solutions for the Field Technology Group with Trimble Buildings. With over nineteen years of AEC industry experience promoting technology and collaboration among construction teams, David brings a comprehensive... Read More →
avatar for Mitchel Stangl

Mitchel Stangl

Master Planner, Stangl Associates
Mitchel Stangl, a mechanical engineer, with over 37 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of residential, commercial, industrial process projects.  Mitchel is the head bottle washer at Stangl Associates.  Stangl Associates (SA) is an engineering firm focused... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Desert Ballroom 5
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

Architectural blogging: The good, the bad, and the crazy
Social media isn't going away, and for most architects, it might even seem like a waste of company time and resources. In this presentation, Dallas Architect Bob Borson will discuss how starting his blog 'Life of an Architect' has been a fundamental tool for business development, along with anecdotal examples of the pros and cons of what you should be aware of as you start your own journey into digital communication.
Speakers
avatar for Bob Borson

Bob Borson

Architect, Malone Maxwell Borson Architects
Bob Borson, FAIA is a principal of Malone Maxwell Borson Architects, Inc. a full-service architectural firm based in Dallas, Texas. Since 1992 MMBA has specialized in the design of retail and commercial interiors, single and multifamily homes, and corporate marketing centers. The... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

Massive model management
Dr Matthew Nicholls teaches ancient history at Reading University in the UK, where he has been working on a large-scale digital model of ancient Rome built in SketchUp. Researching, creating, and managing a city-scale model has thrown up a number of challenges. In this talk, Matthew will cover some of his workflows for modelling on a huge scale, including importing and working with mapping resources, creating and editing a large terrain model, working with plugins and shortcuts for creating (lots of) buildings, file and content management, working with groups and layers, and planning to match modelling input and organisation to desired output.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Nicholls

Matthew Nicholls

Professor of Classics, University of Reading
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 27, 2018 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 5
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

Trading up: Migrating your company from AutoCAD to SketchUp
Are you using SketchUp only here and there in your workflow? Would you like to make it the main tool that gets the job done? Or maybe you work with people who resist bringing processes into 3D? Larry will show you how to go from a 2D, CAD-based workflow and plunge into the 3D world of SketchUp. Come explore what this all means for things like layers, blocks, X-refs, and converting libraries, as well as seeing some extensions that aid in this process. Get the tools you need to make moving into a new SketchUp workflow as painless as possible!
Speakers
avatar for Larry Zent

Larry Zent

Owner, Design Time, LLC
Larry is the founder and owner of Design Time, LLC with a broad-based background in computer-aided drafting and design. He is recognized as an expert in teaching 3D software. Working throughout the states of Colorado, and Washington. With over 28 years in the design and drafting industry... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

ConDoc: The short and painless path to creating great construction documents (Sponsored by ConDoc Tools)
The ConDoc Tools expedite construction documents, automate design packets, and drastically improve your project organization using SketchUp Pro and LayOut. ConDoc is designed to provide architects and designers with a seamless workflow process, ease all of the intricate steps involved in document creation, and enable you to have complete control in all aspects of your project. During this presentation you will learn the ConDoc system standards of model organization and how to integrate the ConDoc Tools to create illustrative design packets and descriptive construction documents. Construction documents in SketchUp have never been faster or easier!
Speakers
avatar for Michael Brightman

Michael Brightman

Designer, Brightman Designs
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 →

Sponsors
avatar for ConDoc Tools

Thursday September 27, 2018 1:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 1
  Workshops, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

Introduction to LayOut
Matt Donley, author of SketchUp to LayOut, will teach beginners how to use LayOut to turn a 3D model into a 2D presentation. Dimensions, labels, and annotations will be added to create a detailed construction document, and you’ll explore best practices for preparing your model for LayOut using Scenes. You'll walk away with a solid understanding of how LayOut can help you communicate your 3D designs.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Donley

Matt Donley

SketchUp Guru, MasterSketchUp.com
Matt Donley is the owner of MasterSketchUp.com, the author of SketchUp to LayOut, and co-author of SketchUp and LayOut for Architecture. He has been teaching SketchUp since 2012 through his online tutorials, as well as in person training. With a background in carpentry and project... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 1:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom G
  Workshops, Basecamp

1:15pm PDT

Simplifying Arch Viz: The art of using Sketchup & Photoshop to create beautiful illustrations
The range of software and extensions available for visualizing the built environment can be overwhelming. Scott Baumberger of Baumberger Studio is here to teach you how simplifying your workflow to just SketchUp and Photoshop can result in imagery that is effective, flexible and beautiful. The session will cover setting up your SketchUp model for efficient exporting, lighting, layer management, digital painting, and composition techniques. This workshop is hands-on, walking you through the workflow from start to finish. And yes, SketchUp and Photoshop are required!
Speakers
avatar for Scott Baumberger

Scott Baumberger

Baumberger Studio
Scott Baumberger leads Baumberger Studio, an independent architectural illustration studio located in Portland, Oregon. With 20+ 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... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 1:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Desert Ballroom 9
  Workshops, Basecamp

2:30pm PDT

Extreme SketchUp
How far can you really push SketchUp? The design/build team at Trilogy Partners routinely takes SketchUp to the edge of its comfort zone to explore new design ideas, manage custom projects, facilitate rendering and VR, and engage clients through the design process. If you’ve ever wondered: “Can SketchUp really do this?”, we’ll find out together in this session.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Rath

Michael Rath

CEO, Trilogy Partners and Trilogy DesignWorks
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 →
avatar for Lars Zimmerman

Lars Zimmerman

Manager of Virtual Design and Construction, Trilogy Partners
Lars started his career working with SketchUp creating content for Google Earth and has modeled everything from large resorts to small products. Lars’ SketchUp experience was a seamless fit with Trilogy Design Works as the Manager of Virtual Design and Construction as they continue... Read More →

Thursday September 27, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

A return to Ancient Rome in 3D
Professor Matthew Nicholls is a historian specializing in the politics and architecture of ancient Rome. In his Basecamp talk on Massive Model Management, he discussed some of the practical tasks involved in creating a large scale model of the ancient city of Rome. In this session, Professor Nicholls will cover the historical background to his model of Rome, and some of the educational and public uses he has put it to, from classroom teaching to a Massive Open Online Course that has now reached nearly 30,000 people around the world. Professor Nicholls will also address some of the rendering and collaboration platforms that can be used to display highly developed 3D content and collaborate in educational and public-facing contexts.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Nicholls

Matthew Nicholls

Professor of Classics, University of Reading
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 27, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom D
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

Conceptual rendering
When a design is moving forward quickly, it is crucial to obtain approvals and feedback from clients and stakeholders. Developing a polished and photorealistic visualization can often take a lot of time and bring up unnecessary discussions, such as deciding on the color of brick instead of achieving better designs to improve the quality of the space. Conceptual renderings communicate design ideas and intent without levels of detail that may be unnecessary or distracting. In this session, Joseph Kim will overview use cases for conceptual rendering, as well as workflows in SketchUp, V-Ray, Enscape, and other softwares that enable great ideas to be visualized and evaluated very quickly.
Speakers
avatar for Joseph Kim

Joseph Kim

Project Manager, MJM Architects
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 27, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Presentations, Basecamp

4:00pm PDT

The curious intersection of planning, visualization, and gaming engines
Houseal Lavigne Associates has a reputation for producing outstanding plans and graphics. But their catalogue of work is derived from a workflow set that extends well beyond conventional modeling and graphic design.  This session will give you some insight into workflows that leverage SketchUp and high-quality oblique satellite imagery from Pictometry to produce environments in Unreal Engine, Esri’s City Engine, and even interactive models and levels in Valve’s Hammer Editor, a mapping application for video game development.
Speakers
avatar for Nikolas Davis

Nikolas Davis

Principal, Houseal Lavigne Associates
Nik brings over 10 years of professional design and planning experience to Houseal Lavigne Associates and as a Principal, he manages much of the firm’s versatile studio work, as well as hones skill specializations in urban design, planning, geo-design, landscape architecture, site... Read More →
avatar for Devin Lavigne

Devin Lavigne

Partner, Houseal Lavigne
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 27, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Santa Rosa Ballroom
  Presentations, Basecamp
 
Friday, September 28
 

9:30am PDT

Photorealistic renders with SU podium (Sponsored by SU Podium)
This presentation will showcase the best of SU Podium, a render plugin for SketchUp. SU Podium allows you to turn your SketchUp models into beautiful photorealistic images. Nat Ellis has over eight years of experience working with SU Podium and fifteen years using SketchUp. He 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.
Speakers
avatar for Nat Ellis

Nat Ellis

Head of 3D Visualisation, JBA Ltd
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 →

Sponsors
avatar for SU Podium

SU Podium

Cadalog, Inc. is the developer of SU Podium, popular photo-realistic rendering extension, Podium Browser, 20,000 render-ready component library and ProWalker GPU, Iray driven visualization and animation extension. We invite you to come by our booth and join our workshop to see the... Read More →

Friday September 28, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Presentations, Basecamp

9:30am PDT

Mixed-up media: Hybrid drawing workshop
In this (very) hands-on workshop, participants will draw along with Jim Leggitt, who will be projecting live images of his drawing surface using an overhead HD camera. Participants will work through several quick drawing exercises giving them first-hand experience with various hybrid methods such as "overlay and trace,” “composite scan drawing,” and "print composite drawing.” Each exercise will be based on SketchUp models. Participants do not need to bring anything to this session; graphic supplies will be provided. No need to bring computers to this session!

NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, seating is limited to ONLY 40 people. Attendees will be seated on a first-come first-served basis.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Leggitt

Jim Leggitt

Architect, Leggitt Studio LLC
Architect, educator, urban planner, and professional illustrator, Jim Leggitt, FAIA is based in Denver, Colorado. He is principal of Leggitt Studio and offers drawing seminars and design visualization workshops at AIA National Conventions, regional and local conferences, universities... Read More →

Friday September 28, 2018 9:30am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom K
  Workshops, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Details done right
Is there anything more SketchUppy than a beautiful 3D detail that conveys important constructible information and makes your construction documents the key communication asset in a building project? This presentation will examine a unique way to model details in 3D using Nick Sonder’s “Detail Builder” process. You’ll walk away with an understanding of how to model details embedded with material and component data that can be easily notated in LayOut, as well as embedded into scrapbooks for efficient, future re-use.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Sonder

Nicholas Sonder

Presidente, Nicholas Sonder, Architect
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 →

Friday September 28, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom A
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Making places with mind.sight.studios: How to do the impossible with PlaceMaker, Profile Builder 3 and Artisan (Sponsored by mind.sight studios)
Learn how to model whole cities in minutes with PlaceMaker, automate the creation of complex architecture and site objects with Profile Builder 3, and shape terrain with Artisan. Daniel Tal and Dale Martens will demonstrate how to integrate these powerful extensions for SketchUp into project workflow. PlaceMaker, the “GIS” for SketchUp imports 3D buildings, roads, walks, water and whole forests with a click of a button, saving hours of work and providing excellent, detailed context models. Profile Builder 3 is a power-modeling but simple to use plugin with parametric options to create custom site objects like railings and wall assemblies and comes with a library of premade objects. Artisan, the crazy-powerful organic modeling tool, can be used to modify terrain or used to create curved, irregular complex forms and shapes. The session will provide easy to follow instructions and details to get working with these tools on your own.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Tal

Daniel Tal

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 →

Sponsors
avatar for mind.sight.studios

mind.sight.studios

MindSight Studios Inc.

Friday September 28, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Desert Ballroom 12
  Presentations, Basecamp

10:45am PDT

Performance based design
We believe that great buildings are not only aesthetically pleasing but also perform really well - with low energy consumption, good use of natural daylight and superb occupant comfort. But the early stages of design, when most of the big decisions are made (e.g. building form and orientation, facade, layout etc.), moves very fast and is over very quickly. So even though all but the simplest projects would benefit from building performance analysis to inform design decisions, it's hard to do that analysis early in the process.
In this presentation, we'll show you how to understand your building's performance quickly and easily, so you can ensure that your building not only looks great but performs well too. We show you how using Sefaira (a part of SketchUp since 2016) helps you keep your design on track for performance goals and also to demonstrate the performance benefits of your design ideas. In this presentation, we'll show you how doing performance analysis early helps you ensure that your building not only looks great but performs great too.
Speakers
avatar for Hugh McEvoy

Hugh McEvoy

Director, Strategy and Business Development, Trimble UK
Hugh spends his days thinking about how to ensure the long-term health and growth of our Architecture and Design ("SketchUp") business. Based just outside London, England, Hugh has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has been in the software industry for 29 years, working for universities... Read More →

Friday September 28, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Springs Ballroom H
  Presentations, Basecamp
 
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