What's the big idea?

Article Abstract:

Neil Spiller's new ideas umbrella is the AVATAR (Advanced Virtual Technology Architectural Research Lab), which will stage its first exhibition in November 2004. His ideas are aimed at sharing information and proactive problem-solving, and reflect the relationship between architectural design and the theory of digital space.

Innovations, Architects, Spiller, Neil

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Shaping up nicely

Article Abstract:

Parametric design is well advanced in areas such as engineering and industrial design, aerospace and automotive design in which complex three-dimensional shapes have to be analyzed. In terms of the MicroStation/AutoCAD phase of CAD, parametric design looks set to be part of future architectural computer modeling.

Usage, CAD-CAM systems, Architectural models, CAD software, CAD/CAM software

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Pixels and palimpsests

Article Abstract:

The books related to the old architectural designs and their comparison to the new designs are presented. These books contain discussions on the new 3D computer designs, magnetic resonance imaging and the geophysical surveying.

Architecture, Book lists

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