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Originally Posted by verticalextropy
I don't know, DAC's got it pretty much figured it out how to make cities look great without textures.
hey DAC, have you ever thought of posting like a feasible tower with details, sq feet, profitability?
I know there's a SU plugin that lets you calculate sq feet automatically.
And on the same line of thought, do you think being able to illustrate ideas and projects in Sketchup can be considered a valuable tool for business?
How do you get into the developer industry? Is it not indistinguishable from finance?
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Thank you vertical. Yes, the building textures will remain as is, as well for up in coming buildings.
Is that right vertical? I never heard of it. That sounds really cool. Is it free, or is that something you have to buy?
I actually have 3 office buildings on sketch-up that are very detailed, have the square footage calculated, the whole nine yards basically. I worked on them with my friend who is an architectural student. I’m still trying to convince him to become my chief architect, but he’s really stuck on starting his own firm. I know of programs that calculate cost through programs the architecture school has which my friend has shown me. One of the buildings is the office building I told you about
: 225 11th Avenue (name may change). I can possibly show you guys the floor plan of the lobby if I get the green light. I don’t want to give much away, but I have to assume the design will change, so what I might show you will most likely not be the final design.
Vertical absolutely, I do it all the time to pitch ideas to my team. It can be indeed a very valuable tool, but the more advanced the projects get, the more advanced programs we will use. Sketch-up is excellent for putting your ideas to work and getting a perspective on how they would actually look and function.
They way I’m plugging myself into the development world is by networking with people in the industry, and people who surround the industry. I’m studying for my MBA, which is a must. You need to have a strong business sense, especially if you want to start your own firm. I also do my own research in my spare time of different development firms, the deals they make, and how they went about making those deals.
So no, it’s not as straight forward as becoming a finance major. You’ll have to do your own research, and network. Those are the two key aspects. I cannot stress enough how important networking is. You have to meet people who know their stuff and are willing to teach you a lesson or two and possibly give you some experience.
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I'll always be sure to check in on SSP and post in the Sketch-up thread.
Why not both?
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