Book Description
Links architectural design intentions to CAD techniques
Goal-oriented rather than software-oriented Focuses on principles
of CAD and not technicalities Comprehensively illustrated with a
wide range of contemporary architectural projects in which CAD is
a central component of the design process The unique feature of
Peter Szalapaj's book is the way in which it links the intentions
of the CAD user to specific CAD techniques. These intentions stem
from the central analytical aspects of design schemes which
subsequently drive the development of the building form. These
include structure, lighting, acoustics, energy, climatic features,
spatial analyses and design theory.
Synopsis
A study of computer-aided design principles for architectural
design. It links the intentions of the CAD user to specific CAD
techniques. These intentions stem from the central analytical
aspects of design schemes that subsequently drive the development
of the building form. In architectural design, students and
designers aim at producing a certain type of form, and
consequently need to know the possible ways of generating this
form within a CAD environment. The book is goal-oriented rather
than software-oriented, and aims to show not only how particular
forms can be produced, but also the further implications of
producing forms in different ways. The book is intended to be used
as a course book for students of CAD in general, even though the
many examples and illustrations are predominantly architectural.
Some basic design skills are assumed, as well as some basic
computing concepts, but no previous experience of the use of
particular CAD software is required.
From the Publisher
The book is goal-orientated rather than software-orientated. It
aims to show not only how particular forms can be produced, but
also the further implications of producing forms in different
ways. The implications of CAD representations are extremely
important in their relationship to design intentions. CAD
possibilities are investigated, therefore, from a design
viewpoint.This book is intended to be used as a course book for
students of CAD in general, even though the many examples and
illustrations are predominantly architectural. Some basic design
skills are assumed, as well as some basic computing concepts, but
no previous experience of the use of particular CAD software is
required.
About the Author
Lecturer in CAD at the School of Architecture, University of
Sheffield.
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