Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Author: Ghassan Aouad
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1134005989

Recent years have seen major changes in the approach to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer to model designs in two and three dimensions but also to model other dimensions, such as time and cost into designs. Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction provides an in-depth explanation of all the common CAD terms and tools used in the AEC sector. It describes each approach to CAD with detailed analysis and practical examples. Analysis is provided of the strength and weaknesses of each application for all members of the project team, followed by review questions and further tasks. Coverage includes: 2D CAD 3D CAD 4D CAD nD modelling Building Information Modelling parametric design, virtual reality and other areas of future expansion. With practical examples and step-by step guides, this book is essential reading for students of design and construction, from undergraduate level onwards.

Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Author: Ghassan Aouad
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1134005997

Recent years have seen major changes in the approach to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer to model designs in two and three dimensions but also to model other dimensions, such as time and cost into designs. Computer Aided Design Guide for Architecture, Engineering and Construction provides an in-depth explanation of all the common CAD terms and tools used in the AEC sector. It describes each approach to CAD with detailed analysis and practical examples. Analysis is provided of the strength and weaknesses of each application for all members of the project team, followed by review questions and further tasks. Coverage includes: 2D CAD 3D CAD 4D CAD nD modelling Building Information Modelling parametric design, virtual reality and other areas of future expansion. With practical examples and step-by step guides, this book is essential reading for students of design and construction, from undergraduate level onwards.

CAD Layer Guidelines

CAD Layer Guidelines
Author: Michael K. Schley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This standardization of the protocols used in the preparation of computer-aided-design documents helps the designers using CAD to communicate in a universal language.

Design Energy Simulation for Architects

Design Energy Simulation for Architects
Author: Kjell Anderson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317915682

Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions. Taking advantage of these new tools requires understanding of what can be done with simulation, how to do it, and how to interpret the results. This software-agnostic book, which is intended for you to use as a professional architect, shows you how to reduce the energy use of all buildings using simulation for shading, daylighting, airflow, and energy modeling. Written by a practicing architect who specializes in design simulation, the book includes 30 case studies of net-zero buildings, as well as of projects with less lofty goals, to demonstrate how energy simulation has helped designers make early decisions. Within each case study, author Kjell Anderson mentions the software used, how the simulation was set up, and how the project team used the simulation to make design decisions. Chapters and case studies are written so that you learn general concepts without being tied to particular software. Each chapter builds on the theory from previous chapters, includes a summary of concept-level hand calculations (if applicable), and gives comprehensive explanations with graphic examples. Additional topics include simulation basics, comfort, climate analysis, a discussion on how simulation is integrated into some firms, and an overview of some popular design simulation software.

Digital Design and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design

Digital Design and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design
Author: Daniel Schodek
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2004-12-06
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471456360

A reliable, concise guide to computer-aided design and manufacturing Positioned to be the leading book of its kind in the field, Digital Design and Manufacturing explains the ins and outs of CAD/CAM technologies and how these tools can be used to model and manufacture building components and industrial design products. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field and expertly addresses a broad range of recent initiatives and other issues related to the design of parts and assemblies for automated manufacturing and assembly. Digital Design and Manufacturing presents the latest technical coverage of how to implement CAD/CAM technologies into the design process, including the broad range of software, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, manufacturing processes, and prototyping necessary. Insightful case studies are integrated throughout from the works of Frank Gehry, Bernard Franken, Raphael Vinoly, and many other leading architects. Product design case studies are also presented. Students and professional architects will find techniques for going from representation to production, while avoiding the pitfalls of traditional manufacturing and allowing for the design and production of complex, free-form components that have been too expensive to use practically-until now. Companion Web site: www.wiley.com/go/schodek

Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm

Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm
Author: Karen A. Vagts
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780201489606

"Effective management - not technical wizardry - is the key to maximizing the benefits of AutoCAD. In Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm, Karen Vagts, a trained interior designer with a graduate degree in management, guides you through a careful examination of the issues involved in successfully implementing AutoCAD in your design practice." "Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm focuses on the relationship between CAD and the specific standards and procedures that architects, interior designers, and other members of the architecture/design community apply in their normal practice includes a user-friendly, comprehensive discussion of configuring and customizing AutoCAD for design offices and guidelines for incorporating AutoCAD into the design process; presents a detailed analysis of the specific uses of AutoCAD in architecture and interior design, including: ADA compliance, area takeoffs, government work, historic preservation, international projects, desktop publishing with AutoCAD, and 3-D modeling; provides hard-to-find information on the impact of AutoCAD on crucial management issues like project scheduling, design fees, marketing, liability, copyright protection, and personnel policies; formulates guidelines for AutoCAD administration and the management of AutoCAD data; and includes a valuable glossary and an extensive guide to AutoCAD resources." "Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm provides you with a practical general framework for incorporating AutoCAD, or any CAD program, productively and profitably into the overall design process."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Architects Guide to Writing

The Architects Guide to Writing
Author: Bill Schmalz
Publisher: Images Publishing
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1864705728

There are a lot of good books available to help people write better. They include dictionaries, usage guides, and various types of writers’ manuals – and professional writers ought to have many of those books on their bookshelves. But most architects and other design and construction professionals are not professional writers. Instead, they are people who spend a large part of their professional lives writing. That’s a big difference, and that’s where this book will help. The Architect’s Guide to Writing has been written not by an English major, but by Bill Schmalz, an architect who knows the kinds of documents his fellow professionals routinely have to write, and understands the kinds of technical mistakes they often make in their writing. This book is designed to meet the specific needs of design and construction professionals. It’s not going to waste their time with the things that most educated professionals know, but it will help them with the things they don’t know or are unsure of. It’s not a Chicago Manual-sized encyclopaedic reference that includes everything any writer would ever need to know, because architects don’t need to know everything. But what they do need to know – and what they use every day in their professional lives – has been assembled in this book.

Manufacturing Architecture

Manufacturing Architecture
Author: Dana K. Gulling
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781786271334

Manufacturing Architecture is the first reference guide to customizing repetitive manufacturing for architects. Computer-aided design has greatly expanded the opportunities for architects to create innovative buildings with custom components. While most architects were exposed to CAD when they were students, few of them have in-depth knowledge or experience with using it to customize repetitive manufacturing processes. This book provides designers of all levels with all the information they need to make the most of the exciting opportunities offered by custom manufacturing. Clear diagrams and narratives explain the 20 most useful manufacturing processes for typical building components. Case studies from around the globe show how these processes can be customized in order to create variation, lower costs, decrease production waste, and use a wider selection of materials. With over 1,000 images, including photographs and hundreds of specially created diagrams, Manufacturing Architecture is as inspiring as it is useful.

CAD Fundamentals for Architecture

CAD Fundamentals for Architecture
Author: Elys John
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1780674996

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the dominant design and drawing tool used in architecture, and all students need to acquire basic skills in using it. This book explains the key CAD skills required to create plans, 3D models and perspectives. Detailed text and hundreds of screengrabs and visuals are used to demonstrate the various techniques and processes. 2D skills are shown using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Vectorworks, while 3D modelling and presentation techniques also include 3ds Max, Maya, Form·Z and Photoshop. The reader will learn how to simplify the software interface and tools in order to focus on the most common and useful tasks. This is an invaluable guide for all students of architecture.