Donuts, Design, & Debate (SketchUp)

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

New podcast alert! From the creators of SketchUp Talk comes Donuts & Design; a break from your day to have a conversation about design.

Join our hosts Matt and Aaron as they dive into architecture, graphic design, landscape, product design, and so much more. Grab a gooey donut and tune in for this week's topic, "What is design?"

Thoughts on the podcast? Email us at donuts@trimble.com!

Do you know the history of SketchUp? Listen in as we sit down with Roz Buick, Senior Vice President of Trimble Buildings, to talk about how SketchUp fits into Trimble, the role Trimble plays in the construction industry, and how we are at the forefront of a huge digital transformation. In this podcast, you will learn how forward-thinking leadership has helped progress innovations in the construction industry.

Important links:
SketchUp Forum: https://www.sketchup.com/trimbletalk
Constructible site: https://constructible.trimble.com/
Community spotlight: https://blog.sketchup.com/article/virtual-design-and-construction-mortenson-construction
BIM to the Rescue — The Restoration and Rebuilding of Notre Dame: https://constructible.trimble.com/construction-industry/bim-to-the-rescue-the-restoration-and-rebuilding-of-notre-dame

Tammy Cody is a designer, creator, teacher, and SketchUp whiz. Hear how she launched her design business, which led her to creating and selling her very own SketchUp for Interiors courses.

Daniel Brown is a SketchUp trainer, designer, and visual artist. He joins us on SketchUp Talk this week to share his journey from architecture to SketchUp training. 

Shabby chic or faded phoniness? Is intentionally distressed furniture dishonest? Would you rather eat at a 100% authentic table from the trash dump? Matt debates custom furniture designer Brian Benham on the pros and cons of this controversial technique. Woodworkers sound off!

https://brianbenham.com/

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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.

Welcome to SketchUp Talk! In this episode, we talk to the SketchUp events manager, Aubree Topai. She dives in and talks about 3D Basecamp, what is involved, and everything in between. And, don't miss it: we will be asking her personal SketchUp questions in "How do you SU?"

Put a door in a wall. Great idea, right? Maybe!

Do pocket doors help promote flow and space in a home? Or are they unnecessarily noisy and hard to install? We debate Project Estimator Russ Thames on the pros and cons of pocket doors. 

https://jademountainbuilders.com/

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Throwback! Brands from burger chains to sports teams have been reverting to previous logos, designs, and colors.

Shameless nostalgia mining OR trendy reverence for designs of yore? What did our audience decide?

Join Aaron, Matt, and professor Danny Rankin, to find out!

ATLAS Institute: https://www.colorado.edu/atlas/

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Website: https://sketchup.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchup_official/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sketchup

Forum: https://forums.sketchup.com/

SketchUp Campus: https://learn.sketchup.com/

3D Warehouse: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/ 

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.

Longtime friend Nick Sonder joins the show to share the secrets of his design style, why he's exclusively using SketchUp and LayOut for his work, and what to expect from his sessions at this year's 3D Basecamp. 

We’re settling the debate on non-fungible tokens once and for all. Can this kind of blockchain technology be considered good design? Try telling me with a straight face that bored apes have aesthetic appeal. We talked with entrepreneur Jorge Purgly about the design value of NFTs.

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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

Less is more in our discussion on one of the most famous design styles of all time. How many donuts do you get when you remove the inessential? Listen in and find out!

What does customer success mean to SketchUp? We talk with customer success manager Niraj to learn about how he helps SketchUp customers achieve their goals, and how he got started at SketchUp...hint: Sefaira. We also get into some personal SketchUp questions to learn a little more about him.

A marvel of modern engineering, Dubai's Museum of the Future is also a donut.

Listen in as Aaron and Matt discuss steel diagrids, LEED Platinum designations, and the definition of "honesty" in design.

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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/

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In this episode, we talk to Casey Grothus, the manager of Project Spectrum. He talks about what Project Spectrum is, the history of the program, and how he uses SketchUp!

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. 

Daniel Tal joins Aaron & Caroline SketchUp Talk to chat about landscape architecture, extensions, and drones. 

SketchUp Sage and woodworker Dave Richards talks about his "addiction" to the SketchUp forum, SketchUp for woodworking, and "The Dave Method" on this episode of SketchUp Talk.

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/ 

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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 

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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...

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.

Former SketchUpper Aidan Chopra joins Caroline & Aaron on SketchUp Talk to relive 3D Basecamps past. 

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/ 

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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 Tyson Kartchner —SketchUp's Training Manager. We discuss what a training manager does, what Tyson's background is, and what the woodworking industry looks like in the digital age. Tune in to hear all about this and more including his personal SketchUp experience.

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.

Eric Schimelpfenig is a maker by nature. This week on SketchUp Talk, Eric talks garage projects, creativity, and using SketchUp for work & play.

In this episode of SketchUp Talk, we sit down with Mike Tadros, product manager of SketchUp Viewer. We talk to him about what it means to be a product manager and his surprising history with SketchUp. And, don't forget...we ask him questions about his personal relationship with SketchUp in "How do you do SU?".

Education is important at the SketchUp office, which is why we have a whole team dedicated to it! In our first episode of SketchUp Talk season 3, we go behind the scenes and talk to our education programs coordinator, Chris Brasher. Listen in as we dive in and discuss how we are engaged with the entire education ecosphere from kindergarten to university. And make sure to tune in until the very end, we have some fun questions to get to know Chris a little better.

SketchUp has always had a history of helping people make things so we’re talking fabrication in this episode! Fabrication means many different things to many different people. We dive deep and go through the definition and history of fabrication and everything involved including CNC machines, 3D printing, laser cutters, and all of your at-home fabrication tools. Our special guest for this episode is none other than resident SketchUp fabricator, Eric Schimelpfenig. We get his take on fabrication and see what he’s up to. What does fabrication mean to you?

Important links:

Aidan's blog post: Personal Fabrication

Community Spotlight: KIT&Co

SketchThis

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!

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

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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 

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 In this episode, we talk to Jody Gates, the product manager for content platforms. He handles everything in our Help Center and our forum. Listen in as we dive in to explore his background, what he does, what the future holds for his platforms, and how he does SketchUp!

Jim was trained with classical drawing techniques long before SketchUp became part of his workflow. But instead of shifting to an entirely digital practice, Jim developed his own hybrid technique that meshes the old with the new. This week on SketchUp Talk, we explore Jim's design techniques and his thoughts on merging technology with traditional methods.

Welcome to our final episode of SketchUp Talk Season 3. For this episode, we switch it up a bit. We sit down and get to know the guy behind that 3D mouse, our live streams, and a lot of our learning content. Since we are focusing on getting to know the SketchUp team on this season of SketchUp Talk, it’s only fitting we sit down with Aaron Dietzen.

Will traditional rendering be rendered obsolete? How do you prefer to render a model? Does the time saved with realtime outweigh the quality of output? What’s the future of visual communication? We debated workflow and rendering design with landscape architecture and urban design sage Eric Sargeant!

Check out Eric's rendering courses on SketchUp Campus: https://learn.sketchup.com/courses/v-ray-sketchup  https://learn.sketchup.com/courses/rendering-sketchup-photoshop

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Forum: https://forums.sketchup.com/ 

Is Building Information Modeling (BIM) the one true solution for architecture's woes, or is it overhyped and unnecessarily complex? What even is BIM, really? Aaron debates architectural designer & consultant Dave Edwards on whether or not a standardized industry format would lead to better design outcomes. Listen up!

https://pragarchdesigntech.substack.com/

In this SketchUp Talk episode, we talk DIY. What is DIY? We believe it is best described as a movement or a culture. Normally, we talk about well-defined industries and this topic is a little different. At the very core of SketchUp is the idea of DIY - even from the very beginning of SketchUp’s history. Our guests on this episode are Jen and Ana from Spruc’d, the first and only global marketplace for premium project plans. We talk about how they fit into this ever-expanding DIY movement.

Important links:

• SketchUp and DIY from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwxfOW2TP9E
• Spruc’d website: https://www.sprucdmarket.com/
• WorkbenchCon: https://www.workbenchcon.com/
• Episode: https://www.sketchup.com/DIYtalk
• 3D Warehouse: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/
• Community Spotlight with KB Videography - DIY Playground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEV-WWCbgzc

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

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Are Crocs are beautifully designed clogs full of function and comfort, or a hideous parasitic eyesore infesting humanity's feet?

Listen to Matt and footwear designer Alex Hart debate the finer points of whether or not Crocs are "good" design.

https://www.youtube.com/c/MightISuggestAGame

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Website: https://sketchup.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchup_official/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sketchup

Forum: https://forums.sketchup.com/

SketchUp Campus: https://learn.sketchup.com/

3D Warehouse: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/ 

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/

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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 this episode of SketchUp Talk, we talk to Peter Saal, the product manager for Extension Warehouse and 3D Warehouse. We dive into what product management means to him, his background, 3D Warehouse, and how the development of online product distributions and catalogs have changed the way we think about products.

We're back with SketchUp Talk! In this episode, we get to talk to Bryce Stout, a product manager at SketchUp. He talks about what a product manager position means to him, his history at SketchUp, new updates to Add Location, and how he uses SketchUp!

Would you trust a bridge printed by a robot? 3D printing has burst from the confines of the build plate onto the construction site. Overly ambitious early adopters or the start of a new era? What are the benefits of designing for large-scale material extrusion? Listen in with Aaron and Matt to decide if 3D printed structures are a fad or the future!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchup_official/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sketchup

Forum: https://forums.sketchup.com/

SketchUp Campus: https://learn.sketchup.com/

3D Warehouse: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/ 

Matt Donley is the brains behind Master SketchUp.com, an online training resource for SketchUp users worldwide. Matt shares his journey from tradesman to online trainer, how Matt became familiar with the SketchUp team, and writing and publishing his book SketchUp to LayOut for Architecture.

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 Trent Cito, the SketchUp 3D Quality Assurance Test Engineer. He and the rest of the QA team are responsible for making sure the SketchUp products are running as they should. See what is involved and how they keep our products running smoothly. We'll also get to know Trent on a more personal SketchUp level with "How do you SU?".

Justin Geis is known around here as the "SketchUp YouTube guy," and for good reason. Justin has produced hundreds of videos about SketchUp workflows, tips & tricks, extensions, rendering, and so much more. If you have a question about your model, Justin has probably made a video about it on his channel The SketchUp Essentials. This week on SketchUp Talk, Justin shares why he got started with YouTube, his day job (hint: it's not YouTube), and what's next for the SketchUp Essentials. 

Roll out your opinions and glue 'em up on the wall, we're debating wallpaper!

The most insulted typeface in history?! How many Donuts will the design of Comic Sans receive?

Listen in to find out!