Planners frequently rely on models and simulation to convey their vision to the public, city officials, and other stakeholders. With the advent of virtual reality, planners now have a new tool that can more vividly and precisely communicate their plans. Learn the basics of VR creation and how planners can integrate it into their process.
Virtual Reality Courses
74 Mins
- AIA CES
- AICP CM
- SACPLAN CPD
Top Virtual Reality Instructors
Chase Mullen
Chase is the Director of Design Visualization at MIG. With an acute eye for graphics and...
David Rouse
David is a consultant, educator, and author with over 40 years of experience in urban and...
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SketchUp for Planners - An Introduction
Instructor: Jaymes Dunsmore
Get started using SketchUp, the popular, easy-to-learn 3D digital modeling program. This course provides an introduction to how planners and architects represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensions, with step-by-step instructions for creating and using simple 3D models.
SketchUp for Planners - Modeling Complex Forms and Structures
Instructor: Jaymes Dunsmore
Master the advanced features of SketchUp, including modeling historic structures and real-world buildings, working with SketchUp Plugins, and modeling complex forms.