How to Create a Standard House in SketchUp

PDF download Download Article
Create a custom 3D house design in Google SketchUp
PDF download Download Article

Google SketchUp is a fun and innovative CAD software. These steps shown for beginners show how the basics work for Google SketchUp.

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/cc\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/cc\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-1.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":347,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":549,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Choose a template.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-2.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a0\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a0\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-3.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/df\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/df\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-4.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Use the Push/Pull tool to push in the door a little. Erase the bottom line of the rectangle.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-5.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Use the select tool to click on the circles. Click delete on your computer keyboard.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-6.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Use the line tool to click on a place on the lines of the building. Drag the line to the midpoint of the top of the building. Click on the same spot again and then drag the line downward until you see a line that crosses the first dot to the dot that you're dragging down.
  7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2c\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-7.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  8. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-8.jpg\/aid1765612-v4-728px-Create-a-Standard-House-in-SketchUp-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Use Brick and Cladding and then Roofing to finish the building.
    9. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How can I print the directions on how to create a simple house in Sketch Up?
    Community Answer
    Take screenshots of the instruction (command+shift+4), then print it out.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 9 Helpful 8
  • Question
    I don't know how to copy these instructions, put them on Word and print. Any help?
    Community Answer
    Highlight what you want to copy, press Ctrl+C, then go to where you want to paste it and press Ctrl+V.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 6 Helpful 11
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Video

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      How to Use SketchUp: Installing, Basics, Structures
      How to
      Copy and Create Arrays in SketchUp
      How to Draw Curved Surfaces in SketchUp
      How to
      Create Stairs in SketchUp
      How to
      Create a Window Component in SketchUp
      How to
      Make a Cone in SketchUp
      How to Make Basic Terrain in SketchUp
      How to Build a Sphere in Sketchup
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 166,585 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement