Real-time energy analysis: Integrating Sefaira with SketchUp gives architects the ability to perform energy analysis from the very first steps of a design concept

摘要

SketchUp is an ideal tool for concept design development, creating massing models, or producing client presentations because it provides instant feedback to architects and construction engineers. It comes as a basic free building design application from Trimble, ideal for students and amateur designers, or you can buy the advanced version, SketchUp Pro which is a relatively low-cost upgrade when compared to other CAD applications, and which provides additional architectural tools, the ability to import and export models in a wide number of formats, including DWG and DXF, and a sophisticated rendering tool. To turn designs into usable drawings, add dimensions, and so on, you would need to plug in Layout.