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Hey SketchUp Community! We are excited to announce that the SketchUp Fundamentals 2: Geometry Modeling in SketchUp eLearning course is now live on Trimble Learn’s SketchUp Campus! This is the second of five new SketchUp Fundamentals courses for beginners, focusing on operations that directly create or modify geometrical elements within SketchUp. By the end of this course, learners will know how to: Configure project settings. Construct 2D geometry. Apply precision. Use the Push/Pull to transform 2D surfaces into 3D volumes. Manipulate objects. Execute advanced transformations. Create arrays and use other duplication features. Use the Tape Measure tool to model objects precisely Manage selections effectively. Have fun modeling! https://bit.ly/4rTDZmm

Modeling for 3D Printing — Live! This week, Aaron and Ashley work together to talk about the process of modeling in SketchUp with the end result of 3D printing your design. Come for the expert SketchUp tips, stay for the banter, and see if Aaron and Ashley end up designing (and printing). Add your thoughts in this stream's forum post: https://lnkd.in/gjM5bPCW

Good design is not just about how a space looks, but how it works day to day. Faiz Fawaz, interior designer, creates spaces that feel comfortable, intentional, and actually usable, with a focus on simple, modern, contemporary, and minimal design. Swipe to see more of their work 👉

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Sometimes you just need to sit down and model your favorite furniture to some zen music.

Modeling an Icon: Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye — Live! This week, Aaron and Justin dive into the crown jewel of 20th-century modernism: Villa Savoye. While this architectural masterpiece has been studied for decades, seeing it built from scratch in real-time offers a whole new perspective. Come for the expert SketchUp tips, stay for the banter, and see if Aaron can do justice to this architectural classic. Grab a beverage of your choice (lotssss of coffee, please) and join the fun! Add your thoughts in this stream's forum post: https://lnkd.in/gjM5bPCW

Do you draw inspiration from different cultures and places? Meet Akhil Chandran, an architect with nearly 9 years of experience, originally from India, brought up in Oman, and trained in Kerala. Having worked across India and Oman, his design approach reflects a rich blend of influences shaped by living and practicing in a foreign country. He said: “SketchUp was our go-to modeling software during our studies. It helped us explore ideas in a fun and experimental way. My style keeps evolving, but it mostly leans toward tropical modern and minimalistic modern design.” From clean, modern forms to tropical influences, SketchUp continues to be a key tool in bringing these ideas to life quickly and clearly. To our fellow designers and architects — how has your environment influenced your design style? Would you like your work to be featured on our social channels? 1️⃣ Tag us in your posts and use #SketchUp3D 2️⃣ Share Instagram Stories and tag @sketchup_official 3️⃣ Join our #SketchUpSunday posts every week on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn

Where luxury meets everyday living - that's the kinda work we're talking about ✨ Mahnoor Khalid, co-founder of design firm Naqshnama, in Pakistan, is an interior architect who enjoys creating functional and visually compelling spaces. She said: "My work blends practicality with aesthetics, and SketchUp has played a major role in bringing my ideas to life." We love the use of bold patterns and prints throughout her work, and we can't wait to see what Mahnoor creates next. Would you like your work to be featured on our social channels? 1. Tag us in your posts, and use the hashtag #SketchUp3D. 2. Post Instagram Stories and tag @sketchup_official 3. Share your work in our #SketchUpSunday posts every week on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

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Creating meaningful spaces starts with strong concepts and clear visual storytelling. Meet Ali Heidary, an Architect and 3D Visualization Designer with a passion for conceptual design, minimal aesthetics, and emotionally engaging spaces. SketchUp is one of his main tools for developing clean forms, quick visual ideas, and detailed architectural concepts. He said: “SketchUp helps me explore concepts quickly while keeping my designs clean, functional, and expressive. It’s an essential part of my architectural workflow.” Beyond his professional work, Ali also teaches SketchUp to students and young designers, inspiring the next generation of designers. To our global design community — how do you use SketchUp to tell stories through space? Would you like your work to be featured on our social channels? 1️⃣ Tag us in your posts and use #SketchUp3D 2️⃣ Share Instagram Stories and tag @sketchup_official 3️⃣ Join our #SketchUpSunday posts every week on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn