(This tutorial is now free. You can download at no cost, or enter any amount if you’d like to support my work)

The workflow creates an architectural diagram for the project.

Can be create:

1. Urban diagram
2. Architectural diagram
3. Site diagram
4. Shadow diagram
5. and more

Software used:

1. SketchUp: Modeling and editing sun paths, winds, views, etc.
2. Photoshop: Editing images exported from SketchUp, creating animations for the sun and wind.

This tutorial is more difficult than the Sun path diagram tutorial (Project example 01) because the diagram includes: contour lines, many symbols motion (winds, views,.. etc.)

Tutorial (step-by-step guide and videos):

1. Determine the coordinates of the location research
2. Add location, terrain and contour lines for model research on the architectural diagram. (in SketchUp software)
3. Add Sun path and customize with coordinates on the architectural diagram.
4. Set up the scenes to export files and motion shadows
5. Export shadow animation (SketchUp 2023)
6. Create motion for the Sun and symbols on the architectural diagram. ( in Photoshop software)
7. Final results

Full Tutorial at link https://sundiagram.com/architectural-diagram-tutorial-02/

or Youtube link: https://youtu.be/ydnkMEyhPyY

All files (2D + 3D) used in the tutorial are included

Note for early supporters

This tutorial was originally released as a paid resource. Thanks to the support of early buyers, I was able to continue developing better tools and plugins.

Now that it has become a bit outdated, I’ve decided to make it free so that more people can benefit and learn from it.

If you purchased this tutorial earlier, please know that your support truly made a difference — you had early access and helped me keep creating. As a special thank-you, I’ve already sent you an email with a code to upgrade to Sun Diagram Pro for free. If you haven’t received the email, please feel free to contact me directly — I’ll be happy to send it to you. I’ll also continue to share exclusive updates, discounts, and extra sample files with early supporters whenever possible.

Thank you for your support !