Design and Visualize Landscape Gardens Using SketchUp
About this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to plan, design, model, and visualize a complete 3D landscape garden using SketchUp and V-Ray. Learners will develop the ability to interpret project requirements, construct accurate outdoor layouts, apply landscaping components, and produce photorealistic renders suitable for professional presentation. This hands-on, case study–driven course guides learners through a real-world landscape garden project from concept to final render. Starting with project planning and layout design, learners progressively build a detailed 3D landscape model using SketchUp’s core tools and component libraries. The course then transitions into visualization, where learners apply V-Ray materials, lighting, and environment settings to enhance realism and mood. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end workflow approach, combining practical modeling techniques with professional rendering strategies in a single cohesive project. Learners gain industry-relevant skills by working on a realistic landscape scenario, making this course ideal for architects, landscape designers, 3D artists, and SketchUp users who want to elevate their outdoor design and visualization capabilities.
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What you'll learn
- Plan and interpret landscape garden project requirements
- Model complete 3D outdoor layouts using SketchUp's core tools and component libraries
- Apply landscaping components and elements to create detailed garden environments
- Set up V-Ray materials, lighting, and environment settings for outdoor scenes
- Produce photorealistic renders suitable for professional client presentations
- Execute an end-to-end workflow from concept sketches to final visualization
Course objectives
- Develop proficiency in SketchUp for landscape architecture modeling
- Master V-Ray rendering techniques specific to outdoor and landscape visualization
- Build a portfolio-ready landscape garden project from start to finish
- Gain industry-relevant skills for architectural and landscape design presentation
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