In the dynamic world of 3D, context isn't just a detail – it's understanding how your vision harmonizes with its surroundings, both at a glance and down to the intricacies. But what if you could seamlessly weave the vibrant, tangible real world into your SketchUp designs, capturing not just the lay of the land, but the very essence of its urban fabric and the intricate nuances of its existing spaces?
With the exciting launch of 3D Buildings in SketchUp's Add Location and the powerful, established Scan-to-Design feature on SketchUp for iPad, you're now empowered to integrate real-world context into your projects like never before. This powerful combination allows you to make more informed decisions, communicate your vision with unprecedented clarity and truly understand the environment your designs will inhabit.
A SketchUp model geolocated in Add Location with 3D building skyscrapers.
3D building context — right inside SketchUp: your design, in its true home
Bringing existing buildings as 3D geometry directly into your SketchUp model is now incredibly quick and intuitive, with our new 3D Buildings import capability in Add Location. Work across Desktop, iPad and Web directly within your modeling environment, without the need for plugins or guestimate measurements from satellite images and site photos.
This isn't just about importing shapes; it's about gaining immediate, invaluable insight into your project's environmental and urban relationships. In addition to access to existing high-resolution satellite imagery and terrain maps, this enhanced import experience gives you more than just visuals; it provides the crucial information you need to make truly solid, defensible design decisions.
