A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
SketchUp models should realistically portray architecture, surfaces, and objects. An important part of the built and natural environment is terrain: the slopes, grades, and elevations that define peaks and valleys. Using the methods in this chapter, terrain can be realistically represented, adding important definition to a model. Most SketchUp models represent 3D volumes and details on a flat site. They do not typically include terrain or grade. Any vertical relief in a site plan is accomplished with Push/Pulled volumes of elevated areas, typically steps leading to another flat surface. However, SketchUp can create simulated terrain without a digital elevation model (DEM) by using the Sandbox tools. Conceptual Grading fits right into SketchUp Process Modeling. Because the simulated grades and terrain are modeled onto the Flatwork Base, they should be added once the base is complete, but prior to the inclusion of site elements.
SketchUp models should realistically portray architecture, surfaces, and objects. An important part of the built and natural environment is terrain: the slopes, grades, and elevations that define peaks and valleys. Using the methods in this chapter, terrain can be realistically represented, adding important definition to a model. Most SketchUp models represent 3D volumes and details on a flat site. They do not typically include terrain or grade. Any vertical relief in a site plan is accomplished with Push/Pulled volumes of elevated areas, typically steps leading to another flat surface. However, SketchUp can create simulated terrain without a digital elevation model (DEM) by using the Sandbox tools. Conceptual Grading fits right into SketchUp Process Modeling. Because the simulated grades and terrain are modeled onto the Flatwork Base, they should be added once the base is complete, but prior to the inclusion of site elements.
SketchUp Conceptual Grading
Tal, Daniel (editor)
SketchUp for Site Design ; 226-285
2012-02-23
60 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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