Michael Cavanaugh of MC Design Build Discusses Google SketchUp

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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 15, 2012 -- For over seven years, Michael Cavanaugh and his staff at MC Design Build have been utilizing Google SketchUp, a 3D communications/modeling software application. Along with AutoCAD, they rely on this tool to create remodeling designs for local remodelers and homeowners.

For MC Design Build, SketchUp is their “go to” program for 3D modeling and quick sketches. They employ it to create various sketches and designs of spaces, including those which may or may not have been measured or for projects where only initial photos have been taken of an existing house.

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Michael Cavanaugh of MC Design Build Discusses Google SketchUp

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Additionally, the staff often makes initial design presentations through SketchUp. Michael Cavanaugh shares, “The presentations are colorful, ‘sketchy’ and print well. The display properties are easily modified to present designs in either black and white or all color views, which look almost photo-realistic. SketchUp also keeps designs from looking too complete, which is helpful to clients who worry that a polished design presentation can't be changed.”

For 2D floor plans, MC Design Build uses AutoCAD Architecture and will sometimes convert the 2D floor plan drawings into 3D models via SketchUp. Interestingly, SketchUp models can be easily configured to display 2D floorplans and building sections. The SketchUp Pro version comes with ‘Layout’ software, which allows for the modeled designs to be dimensioned and annotated. The designs look like typical architectural drawings, which can be useful in actual construction.

“SketchUp is so easy and friendly, that we often recommend it to others, including homeowners, designers and other remodeling companies,” adds Michael Cavanaugh.

About MC Design Build: Michael Cavanaugh, the principal designer at MC Design Build (MCDB), is passionate about residential design. He believes in and strives to utilize the latest technology to assist homeowners that are frustrated by not being about to "see" their designs early in the design development. He and his staff employ "3D" computer modeling, so clients can understand and appreciate the proposed designs.

MCDB was created in the year 2000, after fifteen years of designing and remodeling homes in the DC area, in order to provide remodeling design and documentation services for many types of clients, including homeowners, design-build contractors, architects, custom home builders, engineers and interior designers. MCDB continues to enjoy designing distinctive homes, which are attractive and on budget.

More information can be found online at http://www.mcdesignbuild.com/

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