Donuts, Design, & Debate

In the last episode of SketchUp Talk season 4, we speak with Nishita Vinodrai and Adam Naeem from CallisonRTKL about how they use SketchUp in their professional design workflows.

In this episode of SketchUp Talk, we talk to Mike Brown from GE about how they use 3D Warehouse to showcase their product models.

In this episode of SketchUp Talk, we talk to VDC Manager Shannon Lightfoot from McCarthy Building Companies about how he uses SketchUp in his BIM workflow.

In this episode of SketchUp Talk, we sit down with Stephen Lieberman from SJ Lighting to discuss how he uses SketchUp in his production design workflow for music festivals and night clubs.

In this episode of SketchUp Talk, we sit down with Trimble's go-to, Ian Warner. We discuss everything from Trimble building projects to tech in the construction industry. Listen in to learn all about it.

In episode four of SketchUp Talk, we speak with Senior Landscape Architect at DRMA, Anders Hus Folkedal from Norway. We talk to him about how he uses SketchUp for landscape design and the types of projects he takes on. Tune in to get all the details!

Can SketchUp do BIM? We talk to Jason Li from M Moser Associates to discuss how SketchUp can fit into your BIM workflow and how it can address your social distancing (modeling) needs. Make sure to tune in to catch some insider tips.

There's a difference in the construction industry between using models and building models. We sit down with Renzo DiFuria to learn more about this, his BIM workflow, and how he uses SketchUp.

Are you ready for Season 4 of SketchUp Talk? We are! In our first episode of the season, we sit down with Matthew Woodroffe from IKEA to talk about how he and his team use SketchUp in the marketing and communications department. Listen in for all the details...

Let’s talk… about residential construction! Today, we take a deep look into how the places we live actually get built. We will discuss the current state of the residential building market, and what role SketchUp plays in it. What’s the difference between software use for custom homes vs. commercial production building? Let’s talk about it! This episodes’ special guest is veteran SketchUp builder John Brock.   Constructability3D - http://www.constructability3d.com/ Estimator for SketchUp - http://estimatorforsketchup.com/ Constructible from Trimble - https://constructible.trimble.com/ SketchUp for Builders on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119484006/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_y69HCbQHY918G Sketchup4Builders.com - http://www.sketchup4builders.com/ SketchUp Forum - https://forums.sketchup.com Enscape - https://enscape3d.com/ Lumion - https://lumion.com/sketchup-rendering.html

Let's talk about BIM! Building Information Modeling is a big deal in the building industry and SketchUp is a big part of BIM! Take a listen as Aaron and Matt talk about the history and the current state of BIM before they invite Bill Allen from Evolve Lab into the studio to get an expert opinion on what is happening in the world of BIM! EvolveLab - https://www.evolvebim.com/ VolkerWessel on Design8 - https://www.design8.eu/en/sketchup-case-2 Trimble Constructible Website - https://constructible.trimble.com/ http://sketchup.com/bimtalk

In this inaugural episode of SketchUp Talk, hosts Caroline & Aaron welcome long-time SketchUp team member John Bacus. John has worn many hats on the SketchUp team over the last 15+ years, and enlightens listeners about the history of SketchUp, the move from Google to Trimble, and what's next in the world of 3D modeling. 

Is it lazy and unsightly, or an easy way to hold tightly? We debated woodworker Tyson Kartchner about the design of pocket hole joinery. Geeks Wood Shop https://www.youtube.com/c/GeeksWoodShop  Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official 

Should client presentations be a two-way street? Architect David Lee argues in favor of conversational, real-time design reviews in this episode. Check it out for tips to improve your next review session! (We think donuts would be a nice touch.) The Second Studio https://www.instagram.com/secondstudiopod/  FAME Architects https://www.instagram.com/fame_architects/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official 

Parking in your habitation or dominating your front elevation? Are single-family homes with prominent garages "good" design? Check out our debate with architect Marina Bourderonnet! https://www.secondstudiopod.com/  https://www.famearchitects.com/  Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official 

Potential for fame, or playing a rigged game? Whether you love it or hate it, it's popular for people to ask for free work upfront. Aaron debated Brand & Web Designer Kenzi Green on the benefits and pitfalls of design competitions.  The Brief Collective Kenzi's links: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website The Unapologetic Designer Podcast Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official   

Is it good to use familiar design attributes, even when they're strictly ornamental? Matt squared up against Art Director Mike Heighway to debate the design merits of skeuomorphism. Living in the past, or understandable fast? https://www.instagram.com/kenchikuka_  https://vsco.co/kenchikuka Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official 

Basic and boring or Five Donut Scoring? Aaron debated Interior Designer Tammy Cody on the design qualities of subway tile. You won't believe the outcome on this episode of Donuts, Design, & Debate! Tammy's website – https://www.sketchupforinteriordesigners.com/ Tammy's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sketchupfordesigners 3D Basecamp – https://3dbasecamp.sketchup.com/agenda  Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

Durable and bold, or "Yuck, give me the blindfold"? Does this raw cement architectural style embody Good Design? Aaron and Matt debate on this episode. Enjoy! https://3dbasecamp.sketchup.com/  Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official 

Organic appeal or termite meal? We debated Interior Designer Sandra Chavez on the design merits of hardwood flooring. Check it out! https://www.sandrajessicainteriors.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official