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    • bmikeB Offline
      bmike
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      @dedmin said:

      Maybe You should clarify - You guys used SketchUP's model as a construction base - with all the dimensions and etc., or as a conceptual base for further processing and building?

      both, depending.

      mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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      • bmikeB Offline
        bmike
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        @frederik said:

        Unfortunately I'm not allowed to show most of the "Real Life" projects because of NDA's... ๐Ÿ˜

        yup. me too.

        mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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        • honoluludesktopH Offline
          honoluludesktop
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          Except for possibly p*$$*&g off your client, I fail to see how a rendered view, and corresponding photo of a project's public views violates confidence. Darn Lawyers, they are almost as bad as Architects:-)

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          • W Offline
            wyatt
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            This is the first phase of a much larger downtown renovation plan. It was also my first project that went from SketchUp to construction. The caboose was removed late in the design process. The sidewalks in the foreground and bike trail on the right have since been completed, but I don't have a good photo. SU was used for conceptual design, and then exported to CAD for final CDs.

            MarysvilleRailbedPark02Bweb.jpg

            MarysvilleRailbedPark02Aweb.jpg

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            • Dave RD Offline
              Dave R
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              I've built a few of the things I've drawn in SketchUp. I don't have any photos to show at the moment, though. The first thing I built from a SketchUp model was cabinet for my shop. It's 6 feet wide, 7 feet tall and 24 inches deep. I built it from scraps of 2x4 and 2x6 lumber left over from a garden shed. A lot of the things I drawn/designed have been built by others, though. Here are a few examples:

              http://www.downingfinewoodworking.com/images/cherry_coffee_table_with bark_inlay.jpg

              http://www.downingfinewoodworking.com/images/stand-up_desk_full_view.jpg

              http://www.downingfinewoodworking.com/images/stand-up_desk_closeup.jpg

              This stand up desk was a fun project. I designed in a hidden compartment.

              There's also the cover projects for a number of Fine Woodworking issues this year.

              Etaoin Shrdlu

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              • shuraS Offline
                shura
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                Nightclub lighting design.
                Even my idea to have the Dj's desk made of concrete was adopted.
                In this project I used SketchUp for almost everything.

                d3.jpg

                dancefloor.JPG

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                • honoluludesktopH Offline
                  honoluludesktop
                  last edited by

                  Kristoff, Very nice, love those stairs. But regarding google, when I got to the front door; I found that you left it locked, and I was unable to get in for a look around:-)

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                  • KrisidiousK Offline
                    Krisidious
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                    Johanna Project Designed in SketchUp Built in Austin Texas.

                    Johanna_002.jpg

                    Brochure shots from builder.
                    Johanna brochure
                    Johanna brochure

                    in progress 3D site placement
                    3D Johann in Progress
                    707 Duplex Shadow 8am june 21.jpg

                    Renderings

                    color rendering
                    King Elevation 707.jpg
                    Front Perseoctive View 02.jpg

                    Original Sketch
                    Horizo02.jpg

                    Construction Photos
                    P3260061.jpg
                    PB150008.jpg
                    P3200054.jpg
                    P3080155.jpg
                    Center View.jpg

                    Google Street View Here Completed Project

                    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=707+east+Johanna+Street,+Austin,+Texas&sll=30.245572,-97.756408&sspn=0.011011,0.017982&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=707+W+Johanna+St,+Austin,+Travis,+Texas+78704&ll=30.246261,-97.759066&spn=0.001425,0.002248&z=19&layer=c&cbll=30.246261,-97.759066&panoid=RvIN5V1rlS8DiEZxAjY2oQ&cbp=12,179.05,,0,0.66

                    By: Kristoff Rand
                    Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                    • KrisidiousK Offline
                      Krisidious
                      last edited by

                      I left a key under the doormat... ๐Ÿ˜‰

                      By: Kristoff Rand
                      Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                      • S Offline
                        Slimdog
                        last edited by

                        Swing bed.

                        My very first sketchup model. I did every thing from the paper napkin drawings to the welding and assembly and final finishing which was for me. Only thing I didn't do was program the CNC router.

                        A few months after I completed the bed I saw one on the TV show worlds most extreme homes but the one in the show was hanging from the roof not free standing like mine.

                        We moved to New Zealand last year and shipped it here. Now we are moving back to Canada and dont have enough cash to ship it. I have been trying to sell it for a month now and have the price down to $100. If it doesn't sell in the next week I am taking it to the scrap metal dealer. Can't find a smiley with tears which I would insert here.

                        If I build another one some day I would like to get it anodized. I also have a few other similar designs.


                        This is was my very first model in sketchup


                        Mattress frame welded


                        CNC.jpg


                        Hanging bed .jpg


                        Swing bed1.jpg


                        Swing bed3.jpg

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                        • marvins_dadM Offline
                          marvins_dad
                          last edited by

                          I had a similar bed growing up...we hung it from the rafters though. Cool!

                          My Gallery

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                          • KrisidiousK Offline
                            Krisidious
                            last edited by

                            that swing bed is awesome... I'm going to refrain from asking the obvious question...

                            By: Kristoff Rand
                            Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                            • EarthMoverE Offline
                              EarthMover
                              last edited by

                              I build most, but here's two of my favorite projects...


                              Final 1.jpg


                              Final 3.jpg


                              Final 4.jpg


                              Schreck Vue5.jpg


                              Schreck New Pics 005.jpg


                              Schreck finished straight on.jpg


                              DSC_0051(Enhanced)-1.jpg


                              borthwick waterfall final2-1.jpg


                              005-31.jpg


                              Pool-Night-Pictures-8-8-201.jpg


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                              RS970535917_AzMin-O.jpg

                              3D Artist at Clearstory 3D Imaging
                              Guide Tool at Winning With Sketchup
                              Content Creator at Skapeup

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                              • KrisidiousK Offline
                                Krisidious
                                last edited by

                                That Schreck patio is masterful... beautiful.

                                By: Kristoff Rand
                                Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                                • HieruH Offline
                                  Hieru
                                  last edited by

                                  Here's my first and only architectural project that's likely to get built (I'm not a trained architect). It's a villa and apartment designed for my parents.

                                  I haven't received any decent images since the construction was finished, but I'll post the best that I have.

                                  Villa-Ourique.jpg
                                  Villa-Ourique2.jpg
                                  Villa-Ourique3.jpg
                                  _MG_0893.jpg
                                  IMG_2048.jpg

                                  www.davidhier.co.uk

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                                  • jeff hammondJ Offline
                                    jeff hammond
                                    last edited by

                                    i build most of the stuff i draw in sketchup.. (or maybe that should read: most of the stuff i build, i draw in sketchup)
                                    i'm working in tampa right now (building stuff via sketchup ๐Ÿ˜„) so i don't have access to all my files/pictures but here's an old post of my showing some pics:

                                    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=17096

                                    .

                                    dotdotdot

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                                    • marvins_dadM Offline
                                      marvins_dad
                                      last edited by

                                      The first full project I did in Sketchup and it's build photos...
                                      Round Rock Police Facade


                                      Entry.jpg


                                      RRP-Front.jpg


                                      Facade.jpg


                                      angled-1b-InEntry.jpg


                                      Entry2.jpg

                                      My Gallery

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                                      • marvins_dadM Offline
                                        marvins_dad
                                        last edited by

                                        And two of my most recent buildings...


                                        723-entry-1100.jpg


                                        Front- stone base.jpg


                                        AAC-18.jpg


                                        DSC_2593.jpg


                                        GPAAC.jpg


                                        DSC_0336.jpg


                                        PS-1.jpg


                                        DSC_0332.jpg

                                        My Gallery

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                                        • jeff hammondJ Offline
                                          jeff hammond
                                          last edited by

                                          here's a little project i'm working on right now.. building a mold for this thing:

                                          DC_SPOT_2.jpg

                                          it was originally going to be made with a wooden base w/ cantilevered edges but i switched it up to the wavy gravy sheet of concrete that sits on the ground..

                                          the first drawing in sketchup:

                                          sketchup.jpg

                                          ...a little animation of it done with properanimation.rb

                                          [flash=640,385:vmdgjce3]http://www.youtube.com/v/0NQlmYPrxuw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6[/flash:vmdgjce3]

                                          after switching it up, i decided to model the actual one in rhino (sketchup would've worked fine too but i'm just trying to learn another app.. and i gotta say, rhino has a lot of advantages for this type of stuff)

                                          rhino.jpg

                                          to answer an earlier question about using these drawings for previz or actual construction drawings.. these are the full on construction drawings (ie- drawn to the precise dimensions etc as the actual work)..all dimensions/cutlists are pulled directly from the drawings but i don't print them out.. a computer is just part of the job site instead of a stack of prints..

                                          some progress shots--

                                          spotdc1.jpg

                                          spotdc2.jpg

                                          spotdc3.jpg

                                          the mud's coming in the morning.. the mold comes off in a couple weeks..

                                          dotdotdot

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                                          • Chris FullmerC Offline
                                            Chris Fullmer
                                            last edited by

                                            Jeff the top piece of plywood acts as a top form for the conrete, so it shapes the top surface? Sort of like inection molding concrete or something? How do you know the form is full?

                                            Lately you've been tan, suspicious for the winter.
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