SketchUp was developed for the conceptual stages of the project, with a 3D structure very easy to learn. In an analogy, SketchUp can be considered "the pencil of digital design." It combines a series of tools that simplify your life.

Google SketchUp - a simple and convenient tool for creating, processing and presentation of three-dimensional models. Quickly and easily create virtually any building supply at various levels - from the draft of the sketch to the finished project. Works well in conjunction with 3ds max, Piranesi, Archicad. Buildings, furniture, interior design, building construction and more - much more designed for a few minutes. In addition, GoogleSketchUp provides the ability to create multipage documents and presentations, to sort and annotate a set of scaled models on one page, to create, document and make a presentation of the project, using a single drawing.

SU Podium is a photo-realistic rendering plug-in for Google SketchUp 6 or 7, Pro or Free, Windows or Mac. For in depth video presentation of various features of Podium, take a look at the video tutorials.