How to Design a Dog House in SketchUp
Decide on the size of your dog house., Using the Push/Pull tool, pull it up to a certain height., Using the line tool, find the midpoint of the top edge of the block you have. , Draw an angle off to one side., Repeat the process for the other side...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide on the size of your dog house.
Do you have a chihuahua or a Neapolitan mastiff? This article will be making one for a mid size dog.
You don't want it to be too big if that is their primary shelter, but not too small either.
Create the exact size rectangle that you need. -
Step 2: Using the Push/Pull tool
The top height of this dog house is 3 feet (0.9 m). ,, Unless you want a steep roof, don't go to another midpoint.
Go further up the side.
Be sure that you see the red dot which indicates that the line is complete. , You can use inference to get the exact same angle or create a steeper angle for a more 'avant-garde' look. , Push it far enough and it will be gone.
Select the other side, double click and it will repeat the process. , You want it to be big enough for the dog to comfortable go through it, but not much more.
If you live in a cold environment, you want to limit the amount of air that can come in the dog house.
An arc will be added to the rectangle, so you can make it a little short. , Be sure it is somewhat proportional. , Click on the push/pull tool and push the door in just a bit.
Select the door and hit Delete on your keyboard.
This will delete the door. , To do that, click on the paint bucket.
Go through your options and complete your best friend's house! -
Step 3: pull it up to a certain height.
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Step 4: Using the line tool
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Step 5: find the midpoint of the top edge of the block you have.
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Step 6: Draw an angle off to one side.
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Step 7: Repeat the process for the other side.
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Step 8: Using the push/pull tool
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Step 9: push one side of the angle to the back of the structure.
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Step 10: Taking into consideration the size of your dog
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Step 11: create a rectangle in the front of the structure.
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Step 12: Make an arc over the doorway.
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Step 13: Using the eraser tool
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Step 14: click on the line that you see between the door and the arc.
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Step 15: If you want to put on the finishing touches to your dog house
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Step 16: consider siding and roofing it.
Detailed Guide
Do you have a chihuahua or a Neapolitan mastiff? This article will be making one for a mid size dog.
You don't want it to be too big if that is their primary shelter, but not too small either.
Create the exact size rectangle that you need.
The top height of this dog house is 3 feet (0.9 m). ,, Unless you want a steep roof, don't go to another midpoint.
Go further up the side.
Be sure that you see the red dot which indicates that the line is complete. , You can use inference to get the exact same angle or create a steeper angle for a more 'avant-garde' look. , Push it far enough and it will be gone.
Select the other side, double click and it will repeat the process. , You want it to be big enough for the dog to comfortable go through it, but not much more.
If you live in a cold environment, you want to limit the amount of air that can come in the dog house.
An arc will be added to the rectangle, so you can make it a little short. , Be sure it is somewhat proportional. , Click on the push/pull tool and push the door in just a bit.
Select the door and hit Delete on your keyboard.
This will delete the door. , To do that, click on the paint bucket.
Go through your options and complete your best friend's house!
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Jennifer Morales
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