Partner workflowSketchUp design model. Pelicad visual decision-making.

Visualize your SketchUp model

Pelicad x SketchUp

Visualize SketchUp models for better decisions.

SketchUp gives you the model. Pelicad turns it into presentation-ready visuals.

Visualize your SketchUp model See the workflow

SketchUp architectural design model visualized in Pelicad within a real urban context.

BeforeAfter

SketchUp model needs manual visual preparationSketchUp model becomes the controlled visual base

Isolated model viewsReal urban context in a textured 3D scene

Rendering setup and scene preparationDirect AI-supported visual scenarios

Slow changes when the design direction shiftsFaster updates from the same planning base

Few polished viewsMultiple visual perspectives for decisions and presentations

Contextual architectural visualization from a SketchUp model

Street-level visualization from the same planning base

Multiple visual scenarios from the same model

Why this matters

SketchUp models need context

Early architectural models often need to convince before a full rendering workflow makes sense.

For architects, a SketchUp model can define design direction, massing and spatial idea early. For developers, it can make options easier to compare before expensive detailing begins.

An isolated model view is not always enough. Clients, investors, municipalities and internal teams need to understand the design in its real context.

This workflow is built for architectural and real estate projects where the SketchUp model is ready, but the visual communication still takes too long.

The partner workflow

From SketchUp model to visual scenario

Use SketchUp to create the model. Use Pelicad to turn it into controlled visuals with context, atmosphere and multiple views.

SketchUp

Create the early design, massing or concept model.

SketchUp

Define the planning base, model geometry and key design direction.

Pelicad

Bring the SketchUp model into a textured 3D environment and keep the geometry controlled.

Pelicad

Generate visual scenarios, perspectives, facade directions and presentation-ready images.

SketchUp provides the design model and planning base.

Pelicad keeps the model, 3D context and AI outputs connected.

One workflow, two reasons to use it

For architects and developers using SketchUp

For architects

Turn SketchUp models into convincing presentations.

Use Pelicad when the SketchUp model explains the design, but contextual visuals are needed faster than a traditional rendering workflow allows. Create views, facade directions and presentation images while keeping the model as the base.

Best forClient presentations, competitions, acquisition, early design reviews and facade studies.

For project developers

Make SketchUp options easier to evaluate.

Turn SketchUp massing or concept models into visuals with real surroundings, multiple views and a clearer story for internal decisions, city administrations, investors and stakeholders.

Best forAcquisition decisions, approval preparation, investor communication, early project alignment and variant comparison.

Use case

Regensburg with

18,500 m²mixed-use site in Regensburg

The goal was to develop and communicate planning variants for a mixed-use project with housing, social housing, commercial use and local retail under high time pressure.

SketchUp supported the early design model and planning base. Pelicad turned the model into controlled visuals in context, making the scenario easier to present, compare and discuss.

ResultFrom 3 weeks to 1 day

Start from the SketchUp massing or concept model in context.

Select areas and references for controlled visual changes.

Create communication-ready images from the same planning base.

Why Pelicad on top of SketchUp?

SketchUp gives you the model. Pelicad makes it visible in context.

SketchUp is strong for modelling and geometry definition. Pelicad adds the visual layer when the model needs context, atmosphere and faster decisions through design communication.

Real context
Place the SketchUp model in a textured 3D environment instead of showing it as an isolated model.
Multiple perspectives
Create several views from the same controlled planning base.
Detailed AI edits
Adjust facade directions, materials, atmosphere, surroundings and presentation details without rebuilding the model.

Why not just render the SketchUp model?

Rendering is powerful. Early communication needs speed.

SketchUp and its rendering ecosystem are strong for modelling, documentation and presentation. But early communication changes quickly: facade direction, atmosphere, audience and model setup.

Generic AI is fast, but can break geometry, context or planning logic. Traditional rendering gives control, but takes time to set up and update.

Pelicad adds a dedicated AI visualization layer on top of your SketchUp model. Geometry stays controlled, context is real and images can be edited without restarting the workflow.

The visual output remains connected to the SketchUp model and the real site context.

What you can do in Pelicad

Bring your SketchUp model into Pelicad

Upload the design model

Use the SketchUp model from your architectural workflow.

Place it in real context

Place it in a textured 3D environment for site-specific communication.

Create visual scenarios

Test facade directions, materials, atmosphere, use scenarios and multiple perspectives.

Update the visual story

Keep visual communication aligned when the model or design direction changes.

Visual results

What SketchUp + Pelicad can achieve together

Turn SketchUp models into contextual project visuals for massing studies, facade studies, acquisition and presentations.

SketchUp architectural design model visualized in Pelicad within the real urban context.

Street-level Pelicad visualization with residential facades, balconies, ground-floor activity and trees.

Aerial Pelicad visualization of a mixed-use planning scenario.

Evening aerial Pelicad visualization showing atmosphere, lighting and use of the project.

Final Pelicad visualization created from the controlled SketchUp planning base.

Street-level visualization created from a SketchUp model with active urban surroundings.

Visualize your SketchUp model in Pelicad

Bring a current SketchUp model into Pelicad, add real context and create visuals your audience can decide on.

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