Residential Site Analysis Diagrams (Sample project 56)

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What is this page?​

This page provides a free sample project focused on Residential Site Analysis Diagrams.

The preview shows the final diagram outcome typically used for housing projects. The download below includes the SketchUp source file used to build that diagram.

This sample is designed for:

• Small residential projects
• Townhouses and single-family houses
• Early-stage site and context studies

To use the diagram features shown in these source files, you’ll need to install the Sun Diagram plugin.
The free version is available on the SketchUp Extension Warehouse or at SunDiagram.com.

Preview: Final Result​

The video shows the Residential Site Analysis Diagrams output created from this sample project.

Workflow Overview​

This sample follows a straightforward workflow commonly used for sunlight and shadow visualization:

1. Step 1: Import Terrain and Map Data
2. Step 2: Generate Contour Lines
3. Step 3: Create a 3D Sun Path using Sun Diagram Plugin
4. Step 4: Add Symbols with Dynamic Symbols Plugin
5. Step 5: Create a Shadow Analysis using Sun Diagram
6. Step 6: Generate dynamic symbols to represent the Site analysis

This page focuses on the source files, not detailed instructions.

A full step-by-step tutorial is available here: https://archidiagram.com/create-architectural-diagrams-updated-workflow-aug-2025/

What this sample includes

✔ Prepared SketchUp project file
✔ Workflow overview (PDF)

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