Design and Analysis of a Multi-Storey Building Using AutoCAD and SketchUp

Abstract

Design and analyzing multi-storied buildings are crucial in the modern world due to increasing urbanization and shortage of land resources. Using AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and the planning phases, designing and analyzing of a multi storied building will be done. AutoCAD is used for precise two-dimensional drawings like floor plans, elevations and construction drawings, while Sketch Up is used to make a 3D model for a better view of building. the project begins with collecting basic data consisting of site conditions, building requirements and design standards. Based on the information, AutoCAD drawings are drawn. These drawings will be modelled in SketchUp to get a better understanding of overall looks and feel and spatial arrangement of building. Structural design will involve load transfer, safety, stability and efficiency of materials etc. The use of software tools increases precession, lower manual errors, reduces involvedness, and saves time in design. The show cases efficient design tools which are capable of designing a safe economical, and above all drafting with 3D modelling in civil works.