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Architectural Design
CAD II
CAD II
SketchUp for Professionals is the “best way” to learn how to use SketchUp the “right way”. This course covers basics and uses professional example projects to communicate best practices and model organization strategies. If you are interested in architecture, interior designer, landscape architecture, drafting, design, design/builder, you are in the right place. This class was crafted specifically for you.
Follow along with our tutorials. We’ve included all the files that you will need in each of the sections here. Pause, rewind, re-watch as much as you need to, where ever you like and start your journey to becoming a SketchUp Pro!
Power Standards
Power Standards
To provide the basic information necessary for planning various types of structures.
Develop the necessary technical skills to communicate architectural concepts in an understandable, efficient and accurate manner.
Utilize the latest products and building techniques to incorporate communication and architectural career opportunities.
Course Information
Course Information
Portfolio Setup 🔗↗️
File and Folder Organization 🔗↗️
Course Content
Course Content
Create a Project and Add Levels
Create Walls
Create a Terrain and Building Pad
Create a Floor
Create a Roof
Place Doors
Place Windows
Place a Curtain Wall
Create Stairs and Railings
Create Views
Add Dimensions
Add Notes
Create Sheets
Course Assignments:
Course Assignments:
Complete the following lesson
Course Projects
Course Projects
Project 1 (Cabin) Assignment
Project 2 (Country Home (Ranch)) Assignment
Project 3 (Cape Cod) Assignment
Project 4 (Your choice from floorplans.com) Assessment
Project 5 (Frank Lloyd Wright Home)
Project 6 (Your own Design) Assessment
Project 7 (Villa Savoye)
Project 8 (Internet Pub/Café) From old Movie Gallery/St. Giuseppe's Pizza
Course Resources
Course Resources
CAD II Objectives
CAD II Objectives
Explain 3-dimensional modeling with a CAD Modeling program.
Define axes, drawing tools, solids, extrusions, layers, styles, and other tools.
Recognize plan views, elevations, sections, details, two and three-point perspective views.
Examine modeling architectural structures and other elements for presentation with rendering options.
Learning Targets for Revit
Learning Targets for Revit
Become familiar with the concepts and benefits of Building Information Modeling.
Understand the fundamental concepts and features of Autodesk Revit Architecture.
Use the Parametric 3D design tools to start designing projects.
Use the automated tools for project documentation.
Develop an initial level of comfort and confidence with Autodesk Revit Architecture through hands-on experience.
Know how to use Revit Architecture in a typical workflow
Explore the Building Information Modeling (BIM) interface.
Design a 3D building model to explain how information is inter-related throughout the BIM model.
Integrate building components into a 3D model and develop construction document sheets from that model.
Develop a project which includes stairs and “feature architectural designs” to strengthen BIM modeling skill sets.
Learning Targets for Laser Cutting (Model Making)
Learning Targets for Laser Cutting (Model Making)
Develop a part using 3D-CAD software.
Prepare and optimize those files for Boss laser machine and Boss LaserWorks Software
Identify processes that can be completed on a Boss laser machine (Cutting, Etching & Engraving).
Setup and perform basic operation of a Boss laser machine.
Use a Boss laser machine to produce a product.
How to use drawing and modify tools in LaserWorks
How to control laser machine from LaserWorks software.
How different cutting modes work.
How to prepare design in Illustrator and import into LaserWorks.
How to prepare works in SolidWorks and import into LaserWorks.
Learning Targets for 3D Printing (Model Making)
Learning Targets for 3D Printing (Model Making)
Develop a part using 3D-CAD software.
Be able to open, view, manipulate and edit three dimensional object files.
Prepare and optimize those files for 3D printing.
Perform initial part-build setup on a 3D printer.
Successfully fabricate the file design through a 3D printer using appropriate material and method selections.
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