Bring your sketches to life

From schematic design to construction documentation, SketchUp’s 3D architectural design software gets the (whole) job done.

Architectural visualization
Gjerdrums Vei 6, Oslo by Lund+Slaatto
Model courtesy of Lund+Slaatto

Visualize in no time

SketchUp is designed to behave like your hand — more like a pencil than complicated 3D modeling software. SketchUp gets out of your way so you can draw whatever you can imagine, efficiently. Throughout the design-build process, SketchUp helps you analyze problems and get the project under construction.

Architectural design software
Gjerdrums Vei 6, Oslo by Lund+Slaatto
Model courtesy of Lund+Slaatto

Create construction documents

SketchUp isn’t just for 3D modeling — it’s also great for communicating your designs in 2D. Draw plans, elevations, sections, build details, and finish it off with your title blocks. SketchUp is remarkably accurate, so you can be sure that anyone working on the project will have the information they need to get the job done. The best part: when your model changes, so does your document. Simple.

Visualize your 3D architectural designs
Gjerdrums Vei 6, Oslo by Lund+Slaatto
Model courtesy of Lund+Slaatto

Present to impress

Tell a richer story with your model using animations, images, and videos. Create flyovers and walkthroughs that glide clients through your project. Clearly communicate your design vision by exporting high-quality images and videos that show variations and details. Want to impress your clients even more? Immerse them in projects using our augmented and virtual reality apps and watch the “wow’s” roll in.

SketchUp in Architecture

To win more work and deliver great architecture, you need technology that’s fast, robust, accurate, and interoperable.

Design better. Model with ease. Win more work with SketchUp.

Find your SketchUp

SketchUp
Go

Design & collaborate anywhere.

  • SketchUp for Web
  • SketchUp for iPad
  • Customer support
SketchUp
Pro

The SketchUp you know and love… and so much more.

  • Desktop Client
  • 2D documentation
  • Model Viewing
SketchUp
Studio

Fast 3D modeling. Powerful building performance analysis.

  • Energy & Daylight Analysis
  • Desktop Client
  • 2D documentation

Optimize your workflow

3D Warehouse

Need a chair, fern, or exceptional material? Pull anything out of the world’s largest 3D model library.

Mixed reality

Tour project models with your clients in the office or on site at 1:1 scale using our range of AR/VR and mobile apps.

Extension Warehouse

Bend geometry with a single click, create photorealistic 3D architectural renderings, and more with custom extensions.

Detailed reports

Generate cost estimates and cutlists by exporting reports directly from your model.

Web based architecture tool
Architectural design software with CallisonRTKL

Streamlining the project lifecycle

CallisonRTKL, a global architecture practice, relies on SketchUp’s architectural design software to quickly deliver alternative designs to clients, communicate project complexities, and speed up the coordination and approval process.

Let’s get to work