Let's hope for a lasting peace, then people may travel freely. I can not figure out why our world is like this now.

Nowadays, the economic issues are really tough. By the way, this is life.. nothing to complain.
We also sat about a one-day urban sketching event (I and 9 fellow architects in cooperation with the edifice management, (under the local municipality). 75 participants, in 5 groups...
This is me in a dark red t-shirt:

My friend's sketch:

The whole crowd:

Judging process, discussing every single piece of art-work:

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Student entries:

My work:

@Mike-Amos Yep.
Agreed, many of the tutorial videos are so fast.... not well organized, messy...
this is the way I learned the Blender modeling:
Targeted the toolbars, I see in Layout and Editing UI, read the document, learned one tool at a time. (if needed, watched Youtube), moved to the next tool.
Otherwise, it takes ages and seems hard (and it is to be honest).
If they also do not adopt the new trend, I think will vanish as well.

@L-i-am Changes are scary, I agree. Yet I am an optimist, so imagine we might find new energy resources or ways to generate more and cheap, clean energy.
Back to the topic, I wish our beloved SU, embrace novel opportunities provided by AI, to keep it easy-to-use + precise.
I like the way Blender grows, while it is also old-fashioned, too complicated and has a scary UI! ( I use it whenever SU is not capable of modeling something)

This is my painting from the edifice (the mood is totally different, very colorful, etc)

Just saw this and I would say I agree with what he says: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb385302GzA.
That is a really sharp and harsh saying: Growth or death... if I try to sum both of your points of view, I would say, why SU is not to get some inspirations from KREA for example? If the initial goal for SketchUp was not to be the easiest CAD tool? This way will still continue its life, and still users (operators) are needed.

My exhibition at Etehadie edifice has been extended for the 4th week. This is the place:
https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/خانه_و_باغ_اتحادیه#:~:text=«خانه و باغ اتحادیه» یا,معماری‌های دوره قاجار شناخته می‌شود.

To me, it seems that the modeling logic behind the beloved SketchUp is too old-school. It simply has nothing to do with organic, parametric or AI-inspired curvy forms.
I feel it is time for SU to choose: growth or death... Seems harsh, but I guess it is valid.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this idea.

This is a killer modeling... Jawdropping job!

@L-i-am Agreed + if (Hidden Co2 is calculated), not sustainable at all.

Thank you mates. As mentioned, I tried to stand at the balancing point... Somewhere, I think is the optimum of function, form, construction, psychology, etc.
Biomimicry is really powerful, agreed.

Thanks, mates.
Here is a more detailed description of the project I shared on my LinkedIn, I saw it as a feasible Sci-Fi movie:
Urchin Shell Lunar Village:
When I started thinking about living on the Moon, my very first question was: "how can an astronaut truly feel good there?" Not just experiencing a dry and technical mission, but a place filled with life and meaning.
Throughout my design process, I tried to balance imagination with realism, innovation with constructability — what I call “the most optimized/balanced point.”
For example:
How can we create greenery that not only provides food but also shapes the interior atmosphere? My approach was to integrate genetically engineered plants along the walls to maximize both productivity and visual comfort.
And how can we design compression structures that are truly buildable on the Moon? Human history shows us that dome-shaped forms, even in the most remote places on Earth, can be constructed with minimal resources. This logic became the structural DNA of my project.
In the masterplan, I had to strike a balance between connection (for efficient use of shared facilities) and distance (for safety and robotic maintenance). The solution was a triangular–hexagonal grid, both flexible and highly optimized.
This principle of optimization is visible in every detail of the project:
A spoon that also works as a knife,
Triangular plates and trapezoidal tables that allow multiple configurations,
Flexible work zones designed for both individual and collective activities, anticipating a future where robots and augmented reality will redefine human tasks.
Urchin Shell is not only a lunar village that demonstrates the intelligence of its creators, but also a vision of a new quality of interplanetary living — where engineering, psychology, genetics, and avant-garde bio-technologies converge.
It represents a legacy for humankind: for those who finally had the courage to step out of the cradle. And yet, no matter how far we go, Earth will always remain our unique and irreplaceable mother — with all these new experiences ultimately dedicated to her protection and flourishing.

I received an email declaring that I am included in the Honorable mention group, not really bad for a solo runner facing so many challenges, It is somehow rewarding

More examples of the "F" letter.

E letter..

E

Here is the breakfast scene. Plates, table, etc are designed based on the main "triangle" theme.

i.e. the pointer is lost when the Rectangle tool is working. Also, I have no clue if I must be in edit mode and then use pull/push or it automatically starts. By the way, I tried both and did not get any response, it says you must hover over a face and then use the pull/push tool, yet it does not work...

I tried the script. It does create a rectangle, yet not intuitive enough. Rest did not work for me, but a good start.

I reimagined everything, from the way they might work. collaborate, feast, and party, etc... to dishes and details. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to explain...
Here is another hand-drawn sketch refined using Krita