Unit 4: Architectural Drawing

A 2D top view of the residence showing the layout of the house and the internal dimensions of each room

• Go to scenes and select top view, ensure you can only see the red and green axis

• Use the dimension tool to measure each room. Create a group for the dimensions so that you can switch their visibility on and off.

• Take a screenshot of the screen with the dimensions turned on and upload it your Google Site. Add a caption to identify it as the floor plan

Labelled elevations from all 4 sides of the residence

• Go to scenes and select front view. Ensure that you can only see 2 axis.

• Take a screenshot of your house from this view.

• Add the screenshot to your Google Site. Label the elevation with the appropriate label, for example North/South Elevation

• Repeat the above steps for the right, left and back view of the house.

A fly-through of the residence displaying the interior design and landscaping

• Using the walk and scenes tools, save different views to show off the inside and outside of your house.

• Change the settings of the scenes play through so that you are satisfied with the flow of the fly-through.

• Take a screen recording of your fly-through. You may also wish to record a voice over to explain the key features of your house.

• Upload it to your Google Site.

A copy of your downloaded SketchUp file

• When you are ready to submit, download your SketchUp model to your computer.

• Rename it to include your name and the assessment title. For example, John Smith Architectural Drawing.

• Attach this file to the Google Classroom post called 'Assessment Notification' under the topic '4. Architectural Drawing'.

A link to your published Google Site

• When you have uploaded the floor plans, elevations and fly-through to your Google Site, press publish in the top right of the window.

• When the site is published, click on the 'copy published site link' button near the publish button near the top right of the screen.

• Attach this link to the Google Classroom post called 'Assessment Notification' under the topic '4. Architectural Drawing'.

When you have completed all of the steps above, turn in your assessment.