Analysis on the application of sketchup software in architectural design teaching

In order to help the students of architecture out of the errors of studying architectural design, we should make them truly understand the origin of architectural design and master application skills of Sketchup software. Based on the description of the current lack of architecture education and the feature of Sketchup software, such as keenness in generating program, convenience in modifing the program, flexibility in dealing with environment and so on, we expounded how to organically integrate the software into teaching of architecture to guide the students to focus on the form and space design in the design process. Through thorough understanding of the content of the architectural design, students will enhance their professionalism.