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Andrew Telker, is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Architecture. He enjoys understanding the natural ecology, with a professional focus on redeveloping the Built Environment while embracing sustainable principles. Andrew is the owner of TelkerDesign Visual Studio. He has been a resident of Atlanta for 4 years, in that time he has been abundantly active in the community with such organizations as: Habitat for Humanity, MADHousers, and also acting as a current Board Member for the Atlanta Chapter of Architecture for Humanity. Andrew plays an active role as Tour Coordinator with the AIA Atlanta Tours committee.

Comapany WebSite:
http://telkerdesign.com/(3D Visualization)

Hello Andrew! Welcome to the space of SketchUp! Please introduce yourself.
Hi, I am Andrew Telker, Architectural Designer & 3D Digital Artist at TelkerDesign located in Atlanta Georgia. I specialize in creating 3D Digital SketchUp Models and Photo-realistic Renderings.

Please tell us something about your academic background.
I have a Bachelors of Science in Architecture from Florida A&M University (Tallahassee FL)
Certified Web Designer, through Emory University (Atlanta GA)

How did you find SketchUp?
SketchUp was introduced to me in my 4th year of Architectural Studies, as a Visualization Tool. At that time, I had been looking for a software program in which I could express and explore the 3D Geometry that intrigued my mind. I took a class which taught SketchUp, AutoCad, and Photoshop, and I have been using all three programs ever since. They are the three core Architectural Programs.

SketchUp provided the ease of drafting, with the copy/paste function of the computer, and allowed volumed and geometry to be conceptualized. Initially, I intended to use the program to create perspective vantages to use as underlay, and to draw on top with a roll of trace paper, and "enhance" the final outcome. However, I found that I could present multiple perspectives in SketchUp quicker than I could hand-render or Sketch a view, so, I started using SketchUp on 100% of ALL of my projects. The accuracy in SketchUp is fantastic, and once a Project is created, Architectural Plan & Elevation views can be exported as Jpeg Images or DWG CAD files for any project. SketchUp is a fantastic program!

4. You are a man of many folds like you was a carpenter; you are now an architecture, LEED Accredited Professional and a SketchUp artist. How do you manage all of avatars ?
Everything is connected
As a young man, I built houses for several years, learning how certain tools and techniques were implemented to construct safe, strong, sophisticated homes. Using my hands as a carpenter taught me a lot about the characteristics of different materials, and the realities of working with them. I am a proficient carpenter, learning directly from a Licensed contractor.
As a result, for a period before College, I built custom Reptile Habitats.

Architecture was always a dream I had to visualize a cleaner, GREENER, community, and I set my goal to create a "Sustainable Community". The First Step was to get a Professional Degree in Architecture. The next Step was to learn about passive design principles, waste & waste recovery, Water & Water Purification, Solar & Wind, and then formalize my GREEN passions with an LEED Accreditation.

As I progress with Sustainable Design solutions for affordable housing and GREEN Design, I use SketchUp as my primary Conceptualization Tool. I can "draft" an ideas very quickly, and share as images with my clients and colleagues. The integrated tools that SketchUp offers, as a branch of Google is limitless. When Google bought SketchUp, I knew it was destined to be a PowerHouse 3D Visualization Industry Leader. I can share my projects through the Google WareHouse. I can use Google Maps or Google Earth and integrate my latest project on the Actual Site, complete with contours. It is amazing technology. I find Google SketchUp an amazing tool for Architects.

5. You are a lover of nature. How can be SketchUp implemented in green engineering?
Excellent Question.
On the most basic level, SketchUp allows designs to solve problems in 3D Digital Land before Contractors begin construction. Using SketchUp on Architectural Projects has allowed me to reach an extremely high level on efficiency on Material Use, and averting construction waste and mismanagement of resources.

I have used SketchUp on client projects for Framing Diagrams, Material Count, Material Construction Details & Visualization. SketchUp has saved countless mistakes in the field, by figuring it out ahead of time in 3D. Diverting waste from Landfills is smart design for the budget, and the Ecosystem.

Even more so, SketchUp can be used for Sun & Shadow Studies, providing the correct solar calculations for any City in the World The 3D conceptual program allows designers to test design theories and corresponding geometrical forms, as it relates to the positioning Solar Panels, Daylighting Strategies and Thermal Heat Gain on an Architectural project.

Further, I would assert that SketchUp is BIM: Build Information Mapping. SketchUp 3D Modeled Dynamic Components are introducing parametric modeling and tagged data to SketchUp. Much information can be built into a model, and with endless PlugIns, there is an software application that can perform many Architectural tasks related to Green Technology.

Most Noted is software applications for Energy Conceptual & Energy Compliance Modeling for the USGBC (United States Green Building Counsel) LEED program. There are a ton of programs that can be used to monitor or gauge the effectiveness of GREEN Design strategies, in regard to Carbon, Emissions, Energy Consumption, and Thermal Heat Loads.
OpenStudio Plug-in for Google SketchUp. Green Building Studio,

(and several Links I found extremely useful) --ENERG MODELING:
Autodesk - GREEN BUILDING STUDIO -- www.autodesk.com/greenbuildingstudio
#Energy #Modeling #ConceptualDesign (#Non-Compliance) #Software

Autodesk --- GREEN BUILDING STUDIO --- www.autodesk.com/greenbuildingstudio
Energy #Modeling #Compliance #Software

Autodesk ECOTECT Analysis-Sustainable Building Design Software
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=12602821

Energy Modeling for LEED Projects - "Building Simulation Software" via @USGBC
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3478

WHY do Energy Modeling ?- "Understanding the Energy Modeling Process: Simulation Literacy 101 from The Pittsburgh Papers" http://ow.ly/5kRzz

Is the IES<VE> software approved by USGBC for LEED energy compliance modeling?
http://ow.ly/5kRwe
#LEED #Energy #Modeling #Software

Free ENERGY & CARBON plug-in for @SketchUpTM & Revit® - http://www.iesve.com/software/ve-ware- #Integrated #Environmental #Solutions [IES]

Not my first pick, but eQUEST is another route for Energy Modeling Compliance-- http://doe2.com/equest/ - #LEED #Energy #Modeling #Software

Review of Advanced Energy Modeling for LEED Technical Manual --- http://ow.ly/5kRow --- #LEED

6. When was Telker Design founded?
TelkerDesign was founded in 2006.

7. Please tell us something about the work of Telker Design.
We work with SketchUp, IDX Renditioner, VRAY, Green Building Studio, and several other PlugIns and software applications to creating 3D Digital SketchUp Models and Photo-realistic Renderings.

TelkerDesign works with all types of clients, on BIG and small projects. From Dreamers, Entrepreneurs, Architects, and all professionals.

We LOVE what we do, and your success is our success, so we strive for 100% Client Satisfaction. Our continued longevity is a testament to the Quality, Quick Production, and Affordable rates of our services.

8. What are the services Telker Design provided?
-Architectural Rendering
- 3D Animation / Walkthroughs
- Green Home Designs
- Construction Documents CAD
- Illustrations / Graphics
- Logos, Brochures, Branding
- Web Design / Development

9. What is your aim to start Telker Design?
To provide High Quality Dazzling 3D Graphics to customers who can benefit from Visualization services.

10. How do you utilize SketchUp in Telker Design?
It is 100% of what we use.
(see all questions).

Design Concepts
Material Count
Visualization
Animation
Solar Studies

11. Lover of nature, testing water samples, desigining, 3D, architecture – among all these avatars what do you enjoy most.
Well,
I am an Architect, and as such, our profession enjoys the diversity of LIFE.
On any given day of the month, I could find myself drifting into my many passions, which include Steward of the Environment, OutdoorsMan, WaterQuality Tester, Local Community Activist, Civic Leader, 3D Digital Artist, and Architect. I think my vitality is sustained from the diversity and breadth of my passions and interests. There are countless subjects I enjoy studying, and they remind me how rich and diverse the world is.

I couldn't imagine thinking about the same thing everyday. Our minds are most alive and fruitful as they grow and expand.

12. Please tell us something about your opinion on SketchUp.
I love SketchUp.
Google is Due to make some major investments in the Program, and really step it up for version 9 & 10! It is about time for more Power, and utilization of 64 bit resources and Super RAM'd-up computers.
SketchUp is "3D for everyone", and is poised to be an industry leader in the next 5 years. Currently, SketchUp is the BEST we have found for visualiztion, hands down.

13. How do all of your selves mingle and cooperate with each other?
hahah aa.....
Each Project allows me to explore different aspects of my skillset and passions. However, it is amazing how interconnected everything is in the World of Design, especially on the Community Planning Level. (Water, Waste, Energy, Politics, Architecture, Economy).

14. What is your inspiration of doing 3D modeling in SketchUp?
My Colleague Kenloy (at FAMU) was a BIG initial inspiration and played a key role in encouraging and tutoring me when I first began stumbling around in the 3D world (7 years ago). His use of SketchUp in Architectural Design allowed for a more sophisticated and articulated level of design communication.

Several SketchUpArtists have continued to inspire me to New levels, and remind me to challenge myself. Dale, Csaba, Eric, Ignacio, Fredo6, Scott, Solo, and several others, to many to mention here.

The Great Architects challenge me to explore NEW geometry, and NEW and Exciting ways to communicate my ideas. Renzo Piano, William McDonough, Ken Yeang, Calatrava, Bozarth, and other cutting edge Architects.

15. Till date how did you see the evolution of SketchUp
Slow and painful.
It seems like Google has been sitting on the SideLines, waiting for third parties to invest in the development of the SketchUp software program, (via developing PlugIns to solve all the problems and functionality), while AutoDesk is swallowing up every small competitor and integrating top notch design tools.

SketchUp made leaps up till version 6. Little has change from version 6 to version 8. It is Time for another Leap from SketchUp, in order to keep the 3D audience content.

16. How do you like to see SketchUp growing in future days?
I see SketchUp continuing to integrate with ALL of the Google Tools, incorporating more Rendering Applications, and Animation features. As well as relating to other Industry leading software applications more effectively.

17. Please give some advice to the budding SketchUp artists.
Watch the Video Tutorials (on youtube) and keep working in 3D!
The Google SketchUp Forums are very helpful when you get stuck or are looking for NEW tools.
Always watch how others are solving problems.

18. What is your advice to the team of SketchUp ur Space?
Keep up the Good Work.
Run more articles on Sustainability, Animation, and Jobs/Projects that use SU!

Thanks Guys!