Also, I assumed that a laptop, rather than a desktop, would be adequate due to the simpler/less intensive nature of the SketchUp software. I was under the impression that it might actually be more durable, due to fewer moving parts. It might be too much of a concession to portability, compared to a conventional laptop with a hard drive.
I'm not totally decided on the MacBook Air. That's why I'm also planning on the MacBook Air at this time.) But, at this point, I'm not inclined to try to master AutoCad, Revit, ArchiCad, etc.Īnyone here using/used SketchUp Pro/Layout? Any thoughts about how well it might work as I intend to use it? (My current computer won't support the current SketchUp software, otherwise I'd just download the free demo program and see how well it works out. I've used older versions of SketchUp in the past, and found it fairly easy and intuitive to use.
I would probably continue to do my conceptual design work manually. I anticipate using SketchUp Pro for design development and modeling work, and then transitioning this work into Layout for construction documents. I plan to use the MacBook for client presentations (I do a lot of house calls), and would add a large display, standard keyboard and mouse for use in my home office. I realize this isn't the typical powerful workstation and advanced software that most of you might prefer, but it seems like it would cover the bases for my purposes.
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I've gotten by with my manual drawing skills so far, but would like to take a small step into the world of technology.Ĭonsidering getting a MacBook Air and Google SketchUp Pro w/Layout. My current (and anticipated) practice consists entirely of residential work, including custom homes, remodels, and specialty (not tract) builder work. I'm an active sole-practitioner architect, but probably not too many years before retirement time.
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