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New Version: AI Explorer SketchUp Extension v.3.3

Alex Schreyer — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:07:38 +0000

I just released Version 3.3 of my AI Explorer SketchUp Extension. This version comes with a small change that allows for a world of new experimentations: You can now use local LLMs on your computer via a software like LM Studio as the AI provider for this extension. As you can see in the video [...] Read more..

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Interested in Mass Timber Buildings, Construction, and Related Topics?

Alex Schreyer — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

As you may know, I am the lead author on the book “Fundamentals of Residential Construction” (now in its fifth edition) as well as the co-author of the recently published book “Mass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction“. Both books are published by John Wiley & Sons and are available in print or as e-books wherever [...] Read more..

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Our Mass Timber Book is Now Available!

Alex Schreyer — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:59:10 +0000

After two years of intensive work, my co-author, Peggi Clouston, and I are thrilled to announce that our new book “Mass Timber – Materials, Design, and Construction“ is officially out! We just received our author copies, and seeing the final product in person is incredibly rewarding. This book serves as both a reference and a [...] Read more..

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New Version: AI Explorer SketchUp Extension v.3.2

Alex Schreyer — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:43:18 +0000

I just released Version 3.2 of my AI Explorer SketchUp Extension. The main change in this version is that I added the reasoning_effort parameter that can be used with thinking models like OpenAI’s gpt-5. As you can see in the changelog below, there are also some smaller cleanup items and functionality enhancements. I included the [...] Read more..

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New Book Pre-Order Announcement: ‘Mass Timber – Materials, Design, Construction’

Alex Schreyer — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

I have some exciting news: Together with Peggi Clouston, I co-authored a reference book on all aspects of mass timber buildings – from the materials through conceptualization and design to construction. If you are interested in developing, designing and constructing mass timber buildings, then you may want to keep an eye on this book. While [...] Read more..

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