SketchUp 2013 for Architectural Visualization

Beginning with a quick start tutorial which will get you up and running with SketchUp 2013 quickly, you will move on to learning the key skills you will need to wow your clients with stunning visualizations through a series practical steps, tips and tricks.

This book is suitable for all levels of SketchUp users, from amateurs right through to architectural technicians, professional architects, and designers who want to take their 3D designs to the next level of presentation. SketchUp 2013 for Architectural Visualization is also particularly suitable as a companion to any architectural design or multimedia course, and is accessible to anyone who has learned the basics of SketchUp.

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Fly RC Magazine — December 2013

Fly RC – December 2013
FEATURES:
JR AEROTOW 2013
BUILD THE FIRECRACKER
2013 YOUTH MASTERS IMAC

HOW TO: PAINTING FOAM BOARD — Tips that deliver results!

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MASTER’S WORKSHOP: The Stinson SR-9 Starting the Covering
And More!

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Inhabitat’s Top 6 Design Stories of 2013 – Vote for Your Favorite!

In 2013, architects and designers went above and beyond to push the boundaries of design and build a more sustainable future. But it wasn’t all glossy skyscrapers and high-profile projects – in the past year we showcased the world’s first vertical forest and one of the world’s coolest tiny apartments, while IKEA opened up new possibilities by launching the first augmented reality catalog. Check out our top design stories of 2013 below, and make sure to vote for your favorite!

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Vote For The Most Innovative Green Kids Design of 2013!

Many discussions of green design revolve around architecture and transportation concepts, but sometimes examples of great design can be found in much simpler places. Like a child’s toy box, or maybe your own backyard! Throughout the past year, Inhabitots has reported on countless awe-inspiring innovations in the realm of sustainable design for children. From fairy castle treehouses to cool light-up circuit stickers, there are plenty of designs that left us impressed and inspired. Help us decide which one of these green kids design stories deserve to be crowned best of 2013! Follow the link below to cast your vote.

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blog wunderlust: 23rd December 2013

Can we architects working in the Third World afford to consider projects in isolation? […]the issues are more serious than the design of aesthetically pleasing or even good buildings
Yasmeen Lari
(c)Alka Patel, Courtesy ARTstor Alka Patel Archive

Intense, Graphic Photos ‘Whitewash’ Buildings in Los Angeles | The Best (and Worst) Countries to Be a Female Architect | 10 architects were told to create their fantasy home. This is what happened | Los Angeles Bans Heat-Sucking Roofs | Man Builds Fairy Tale Home for His Family – Total Cost £3,000 | What Architecture Schools Get Wrong | 2013 in Review: Top 10 Architecture Projects | Top 10 Deliciously Modern Gingerbread Houses

last word: Islamic Art Scholar Traces Havana’s Mozarabic Influences

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2013 Holiday Gift Guide (the Architect’s Version)

Tired of people coming up with lame excuses that they don’t know what to get you for Christmas because of your discerning tastes, or maybe you signed up for your office’s secret Santa and are stumped or perhaps you just need that perfect bespoke piece for that special architect in your life. Looked no further that architechnophilia’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide (the Architect’s Version).

An origami style white choker hand made from paper, glue, metal, lacquer

The Sea Urchin Collection hand crafted by Touch by VLS

A stylish yet practical suede leather pencil roll

Previously sold by Merchant 4, Place for Trace is a smart and nearly obvious solution for designers and architects

Pencil – think with your hands

Some other lists from Architizer, Remodelista & ArchDaily (so sorry this is late)

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