Because of its speed, it fits into the design process. In real world terms, it allows designers to catch possible issues early on in the design process. Because it’s a real time render, meaning you can see what a model looks like as its being pieced together, it allows designers to view and analyze spatial relationships instantaneously. WLA: SketchUp is a relatively new tool for landscape architects and other built environment professionals, how do you think it assists designers during the design process?ĭANIEL: SketchUp is a unique tool. The whole process took roughly 18 months. From January through June of 2009, Wiley edited and compiled the book into its present form. I completed the final draft on December 24th. So, in July 2008, I took a 3 month sabbatical from work and I hashed out the bulk of the book. I reviewed what I had and I was not satisfied with the flow or cohesion. I started the first draft in February of 2008 and completed it in June, 2008. WLA: How long was the process of writing the book?ĭANIEL: I wrote the book in two drafts. So, between wanting to relate process and ways to create conceptual grading and integrate AutoCAD, I felt like I had enough material to teach and share. I am not talking about a basic spatial model, but one that is fully articulated to represent a completed design. The integration between the two allows the creation of detailed models lighting fast in many cases it’s possible to generate a model from a CAD plan in under an hour. Again, it is all about process making the two platforms work seamlessly. I had been using SketchUp and AutoCAD in tandem since day one. I noticed that many people use SketchUp sort of randomly they do not apply a process to how they build models or how they fit SketchUp into the design process I use SketchUp with process in mind and it neatly fits into design flow.īy 2007, I’d been practicing landscape architecture for about 10 years and had actively been using SketchUp for 5.
It has imbued my work with tremendous satisfaction. WLA:When or What was the ‘light bulb’ moment for writing the book?ĭANIEL: First and foremost, I wrote a book about SketchUp because I love using the program. We caught up with Daniel and asked him about his newly published book.
Daniel has been using Sketchup since the early days and consulted with the developers of Sketchup in 2004. Daniel Tal is a registered landscape architect and member of ASLA with over 10 years experience and has recently written a book on Sketchup, the easy to use 3D modeling program that has given students and design firms an affordable way to produce 3D renderings for projects.
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