Here is a list of resources that I’ve used for this house build project.
Last updated: Jul 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Websites
- Raincoat - Open Haus / Passive House Blog
- TheSketchUpEssentials - Great snippets of information for everything Sketchup, tips n tricks and tutorials on plugins.
- SketchUp School - More formal Sketchup training, good begineer resources
Niche Web Resources
- Gyrock Levels of Finish - For understanding and terminology of levels of plasterboard/gyprock finishing.
Applications & Apps
- Sketchup & Layout - For drafting, site plans and modeling.
- Bluebean Revu - For quantity takeoffs & estimating, area calculations.
Plugins
- Flextools - Sketchup plugin for creating doors, windows & other architectual elements
Books
Resources & Sevices
- EzyStrut Cable & Pipe Supports - Cable trays and supports
- Richard Miller BSc (Ag.) from Land Capability Services ([email protected]) - For Site & Soil Assessments, On-site Effluent Disposal Engineering
- Red Gum Tree Services - Tree health consultation, felling & removal, etc.