Modelur
Urban Design Software for SketchUp.
Overview
Modelur is an extension for SketchUp designed to enhance its capabilities for urban planning and design. It adds parametric functionality, allowing users to design buildings and urban massing that automatically conform to zoning regulations. It provides real-time calculation of key urban parameters like Floor Area Ratio (FAR), density, and required parking spaces, directly within the SketchUp environment.
✨ Key Features
- Parametric Building Creation
- Real-time Zoning Compliance Check
- Instant Calculation of Urban Control Values (FAR, GSI, etc.)
- Automated Parking Space Calculation
- Interactive 3D Zoning Envelope
- Land Use Management
- IFC Export for BIM workflows
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with SketchUp's intuitive workflow.
- Focus on real-time zoning compliance and calculation of key urban metrics.
- Simplicity and ease of use compared to more complex parametric tools like Grasshopper.
Unique Value: Transforms SketchUp from a simple 3D modeler into a powerful, data-driven parametric tool for urban design, allowing for much faster and more informed early-stage design exploration.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Quickly testing different building typologies on a site to see their impact on density and FAR.
- Visualizing the 3D zoning envelope to maximize development potential.
- Comparing development scenarios based on real-time data within SketchUp.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large-scale regional planning
- Advanced rendering and visualization
- Traffic simulation
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a much more streamlined and user-friendly experience for parametric urban design than attempting the same workflows in Grasshopper, and offers far more capability than using SketchUp alone.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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