SKETCHUP HOUSE ADDITION ROOF PRO
I also set up all my key scenes and sheets early on in SketchUp Pro and LayOut… floor plans, sections, main elevations and perspective views of the main spaces. Having a well organised model makes it easy for me to make changes or remove elements. In terms of my model structure, each floor is its own component, walls and floors are separate, and furniture and people are on individual layers. I focus on getting the flow of the plan right, whilst incorporating the client’s requirements and desires within the limitations of a typical London terrace.Īt the schematic design stage, I get a survey of the existing building done, and turn that into a SketchUp model. I start every concept with hand drawn sketches. The smooth transition from concept to the site is crucial for a successful building – How do you ensure this and how does SketchUp support your workflow? Now I know that what I’ve drawn is what the builders will have.ģD details of extension frame construction. Once I saw that I could go from concept design to construction details in SketchUp on this project, I stopped exporting my sections or details to other CAD software.
By doing this, I’m able to spot every mistake. In SketchUp, I create all the detail drawings we need, and virtually construct the entire building before we go on site. Communicating these details clearly to builders is very important so that the client gets the most value.
Modelling the concept in SketchUp helped immensely during our conversations as I could quickly communicate my intent in 3D and also reflect changes easily.įor the retrofit and extension projects that I’ve specialized in, minute details like insulation thickness can affect the final usable floor area. This meant I had to rapidly iterate to test and discuss ideas with Jemima. We wanted to create an interesting and functional space, using inexpensive materials in a considered way. To manage the budget, keep my fees down and still deliver value to my client, I had to be very efficient with my time. SketchUp model and photo of completed project showing view from dining area into garden at Jemima’s House, London. It came in 2011 when I was working on Jemima’s House, an extension to a terraced Victorian house with big ambitions and a tight budget. What was the “Aha!” moment for you with SketchUp? As a designer, you have to know your craft… knowledge gaps become apparent when you transition from design to construction, particularly when engaging in conversations with builders and subcontractors. Luckily I had a very hands-on experience at the University of Edinburgh that has served me well in practice. I’m drawn to the technical aspects of the profession and the site. Tell us about your background as an architect and how this influences your approach to design. For Tom, ‘SketchUp makes the means of design & communication, with client and contractor, one and the same’. In this conversation, we delve into his workflow and how he uses SketchUp to deliver value to his clients within the constraints of a tight budget. Tom Kaneko is an architectural designer and SketchUp ninja specializing in bespoke residential retrofits and extensions in the United Kingdom.
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