how a real architect designs with iPad

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In this video you’ll see how our office designs, dimensions, builds 3D models and renders color perspective vignettes for residential design. In short, everything up to the point of design development in CAD was done on an iPad.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Factors determining the design of the house
1:26 Diagramming Schemes In Morpholio
1:38 Scaling the design in Morpholio
3:40 Scaling the plan in Sketchup
5:00 Setting out Measuring Tape Tool guides before modeling
5:20 Adjusting Measuring Tape Tool precision in Model Info settings
6:40 Using the Rectangle and Push Me/Pull You Tools to build in 3D
7:20 Tagging your model pieces to avoid future problems
8:31 Some challenges with grouping
9:47 Making Equal Divisions With the Move Tool in Copy mode
11:15 Using the Offset Tool
12:25 Building topography with the Freehand Line tool
13:32 Exporting from Sketchup back to Morpholio
14:25 Using Shadow Maker to calculate shadows and create views
16:23 Rendering with the Paint Roller brush
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[@iPadForArchitecture]

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[@javamochafrap]

Thanks. Great tutorial on how you do it

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much. How are you using these apps in your life?

[@JeremyClow]

What an awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

[@tony_feels]

Excellent video, I am studying Arch. Tech with intentions of a master's in Arch. just recently got an Ipad and this video shows probably the pest workflow I could work with. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I am honored, Tony, thank you!

[@jaimesantos715]

Awesome, congratulations on the presentation friend... Parabéns Amigo !

[@TheGuz]

Brilliant! You made it look so easy!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

If I did, then its my bad lol. You shoulda seen the outtakes. Thanks so much for your comment

[@deanpatton1855]

Great information and inspiring as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge and your passion.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

And thank you for taking the time to thank me! Much appreciated 🙃

[@hambuilder]

This is a great example of a workflow video! Really enjoying your SU4 iPad AND Morpholio Trace series. Thanks, James!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks for reaching out Stephen. It means a lot to get affirmation like yours!

[@nw805]

Very informative and good to see the way you work. Thanks for posting it.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

My pleasure, and thank you for your comment!

[@Ramblingdads]

Excellent this…! Really enjoyed this one!👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻🔥

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank ya lad!!

[@DouglasatWhiteBox]

Amazing tutorial James! You’re right on target with the design and presentation. Hope your meeting went well!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much Douglas! It went very well lol. Considering the house is being built as we speak. May I ask how you’re using these apps in your professional life?

[@AVSMedical1]

OMG, the part about how to create a Tag and then assign the group to that Tag was awesome!. Such a simple concept but I’ve never really seen a clear demonstration of how to do that. Thank you!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You are most welcome. It’s inspiring for me to try and figure out how all this stuff works, not to mention best way to communicate it to others. May I ask how you’re using these apps in your professional life?

[@brentpete04]

Amazing guide. Thanks!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You are SO welcome!

[@Salwaartistic]

This is very informative what i needed to see today.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You are very kind, thank you!

[@reubenhuffman6307]

Beautiful work and inspirational. Well-described!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you so much Reuben! How are you using these apps in your professional life?

[@reubenhuffman6307]

@@iPadForArchitecture I use Sketchup regularly on my PC in the field of landscape design and garden architecture. Since I have no iPad :-( , I use photoshop with a Wacom Cintiq monitor/stylus in a similar way to take the SketchUp scenes and add color & 'pop'.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@reubenhuffman6307 Sounds great! Where can people see your work and learn more about how you do it?

[@quick10ok78]

Thanks for producing this insightful video. This has enlightened me to how much more powerful Sketchup can be on iPad. I love how you've redefined the function of the roller brush in Morpholio to create fast and great looking trees - kind of reminds me of Bob Ross' techniques. 😀🙏

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Glad it was helpful! And honored by the comparison to the King Bob Ross haha

[@zarcokleynhans9654]

Awesome video!Thank you sooo much!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you Zarco! How are you using these apps in your professional life if I may ask?

[@Artkeytechture]

Awesome example of a real-world workflow. A hand sketch is so forgiving. Thanks for the video.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Super welcome Isaac, and thanks for your kind comments. Ps. How are you using these tools in your professional life if I may ask?

[@Artkeytechture]

@@iPadForArchitecture I came into this profession with AutoCAD (on DOS), an avid fan of yellow tracing paper & fountain pens to ideate I moved into Sketchup when they were @Last, then ebbed and flowed with market using different software applications that maintained a hand-rendered feel. (Shameless plug for Informatix’s Piranesi). Right now my design phase is to keep ideas as loose as possible with Concepts, Procreate, Morpholio & Sketchup for iPad before refining it in Revit, and final Render in Lumion or Twinmotion.

[@madbadoberan]

Thank you for your instructive and gentle tutelage. Inspirational.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

That's the kindest comment I've ever received. Thank you )

[@madbadoberan]

@@iPadForArchitecture ❤️

[@pfschuyler]

Really outstanding. A satisfying, flexible & creative alternative to the conventional Architect's workflow.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, PF! You sound like an accomplished professional. How are you using these apps?

[@benjaminachurra9326]

Wow, your sketches are amazing!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Aw man, thank you! How are you using these apps in your everyday life?

[@EngRMP]

Really well done video... and great example of Sketchup-related tools.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I thank you kindly. How are you using these apps in your professional life if I may ask?

[@EngRMP]

@@iPadForArchitecture I'm an electrical engineer that does outdoor experiments with radars, ships, aircraft, etc. I've been using Sketchup for over 10 years to design my equipment setup and then to plan the experiment with the scientists and other engineers/technicians. Very different from what you're doing, but I'm always looking for related tools. You did a great job of showing how Sketchup for iPad has really improved (although I would not be able to use cloud for storage). Of course I also use Sketchup at home for all of my home projects (redesigning deck, upgrading kitchen, etc), so it was cool to see the more artistic tools that you used. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@soppliger]

Fantastic job on this tutorial!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you! Cheers, Scott! Glad to see you in the comments section, as always. How are you using these apps in your professional life, if I may ask? Apologies if I've already asked before

[@jimmyqing]

great video.. thank you..

[@iPadForArchitecture]

My pleasure!

[@markcollins4484]

Love this

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks Mark. How might you be using these tools in your professional life?

[@ZKAZA2014]

Hi this is really helpful, im an archi student and always had a problem going between softwares, think im going to try this seems much more simpler and time saving.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much. Yeh, give it a try and let me know how you do with it, OK? How are you using these apps in your professional life?

[@kathytegreene1562]

I found your video riveting. I hope that you make more.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you so much! I totally burned out some time after making this one haha! More on the way soon! What kinds of videos would you like to see?

[@tomstopper5281]

Great tips, thank you.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You are most welcome. How are you using skp in your professional life if I may ask?

[@tomstopper5281]

@@iPadForArchitecture yes, I use it to develop ideas and for quick concepts.

[@jrricafrente8531]

Great video! Please keep doing more.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Haha you can count on it. How are you using skp in your professional life, if I may ask?

[@jrricafrente8531]

​@@iPadForArchitecture I use it all the time. I use it as base for my preliminary sketches and for realistic renderings.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@jrricafrente8531 excellent. Do you use plugins for renderings or do them by hand? Would love to see some

[@tinytrombone9888]

Oh my gooodness this was incredibly helpful I’m doing an architecture contest and I’m 14 so I’m pretty new to this so this was a life saver thank you 🙏

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I'm so glad it was helpful, Tiny Trombone! You may be my youngest follower yet, so that's awesome! I will tell my kids ) Keep asking questions and commenting, please

[@tinytrombone9888]

I'll keep that in mind and make sure to send any follow up questions! Thanks😁

[@HugoQM]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your technique and art, please next time do a project with a Sonoran desert scenario.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Oooh, that sounds good!?! Is that where you are practicing architecture?

[@HugoQM]

@@iPadForArchitecture Hi! Yes, I'm based in the town of Loreto which is located in the middle of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. You are welcome to visit us, Cheers!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

That would be amazing. If I'm ever in the area...)

[@hansmaier4119]

Nice fun video. Would take me a week

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks, Hans! And truth be told, that's just about how long it took me lol!

[@jimmyqing]

Thanks!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

That is so incredibly kind of you, thanks @jimmyqing! Stay tuned for more!

[@Petterhino]

Favoloso!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Grazie mille!

[@ArtisanTony]

Nice video :)

[@iPadForArchitecture]

thanks man

[@brucepwalker]

When using divide by or multiply by, you shouldn't need to undo if you want to change - as long as you haven't finished the command.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Very true. Apologies if I didn't make that clear

[@TheSycronize]

HI MY QUESTION CAN YOU ADD MORPHOLIO TRACE TO A DESTOP COMPUTER?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Unfortunately, no

[@nicolasfl1864]

Maestro

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Grazie mille!

[@Donquijote007]

Hello motivation , Can you share me your settings of pens . your Favorites? Muchas Gracias and Long Life for you

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Basically just the "Technical Pen" w/ line weight determined by you but normally at about 50% in a 17x11x300dpi document. I have the brush set I use at my website if you're interested? www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/akers-architectural-rendering-youtube-procreate-brushset-grid-template-scale-rulers. Hope that helps?

[@Donquijote007]

@@iPadForArchitecture I’m interested in morpholio trace

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@Donquijote007 Ah my bad

[@Donquijote007]

@@iPadForArchitecture thank you for time and Help

[@Hovinga]

can't you use shadows, cameras,and styles within sketchup to do the same thing?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You can get an image that way, for sure, but it was the hand-rendered look of the rendering that this was about. But yeh, it depends on what you're after. How are you using these apps in your professional life, if I may ask?

[@Hovinga]

@@iPadForArchitecture Im a building designer and consultant - typically I will draw the model in SU first, lock in 5 or 6 cameras, then build a PDF by swapping styles a few times (sketchy, mono, BW, edgeless) then use SU Podium to give a full render.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@Hovinga as we used to say in Massachusetts, that sounds fricking awesome. Wow, good on you!

[@user-ze6sj3ce9e]

Bb

[@cekuhnen]

I know this voice ...

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Haha

[@supermash1]

All this computer stuff seems complicated. I mean really - why "sketch" on a computer? This does not convince me. Sorry, not "hating" just think it's better to work by hand, where you are informing / training your mind and hand about scale. I do use sketchup, but not for basic design, just 3d views. Sketchup used to be great with entourage objects inside the program, now it's all "extra" stuff you have to purchase. Typical software / hardware corporation economics.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I think that’s totally valid. We’ve had 10,000…20,000?…years of human evolution thinking and designing with a stick or pencil in hand. We lose a lot when we limit our imaginations to using a keyboard and mouse