Google 3D Warehouse - Best of 3D Warehouse

Best of 3D Warehouse

Models that have been included in the "Best of 3D Warehouse" layer in Google Earth are identified with this symbol in the 3D Warehouse.

If you would like your models to be considered for inclusion in this layer, follow these steps:

1. Locate (geo-reference) your building using Google Earth and Google SketchUp.
2. Model your building with Google SketchUp.
3. Publish your model to the Google 3D Warehouse.

If you selected "Google Earth ready" when publishing your model, we review it to see if it meets our acceptance criteria. If accepted, the model will appear in the Best of 3D Warehouse layer in Google Earth. This selection process takes time, but you should see your models in the layer within a few weeks.

Acceptance Criteria

1. Model existing, real-world buildings.
2. Use photos for your textures.
3. Model efficiently. The lower number of polygons the better.
4. Position (geo-reference) the building accurately in Google Earth.
5. Ensure that the model is planted into the terrain in your Google Earth snapshot by using the "Toggle Terrain" button in Google SketchUp.
6. Avoid making duplicates of existing models. However, improving upon an existing model is highly encouraged!
7. Do not include anything in the model that does not exist in the real-world, including advertisements or watermarks.
8. Provide a useful, interesting description of the building.