Assessing Computational Tools for Urban Design Towards a “city information model”

by Jorge Gil, José Beirão , Nuno Montenegro, and José Duarte

This paper presents an assessment of a selection software tools for urban design confronting their capabilities with the goals of the CityInduction research project. The goal of this paper is the assessment of existing platforms for computer aided urban design to select one as the basis for implementing the urban design model proposed in the CityInduction project. This model includes three sub-models that support the formulation of design programs from contextual information, the exploration of designs solutions through a grammarbased generative approach, and the validation of designs against the program through the use of evaluation tools. To each of these sub-models corresponds a module in the envisioned platform and so, existing platforms are assessed in terms of their ability to support the implementation of each module. The current goal is a proof-of-concept implementation, but the final goal is the development of a complete platform for supporting urban design.

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Processing Geographical Data with Vectorworks Landmark

by Andreas Thierer

Vectorworks Landmark is one of the most popular Computer-Aided Design (CAD ) software applications for landscape designers worldwide. However, Vectorworks is more than just a CAD program. Many designers who deal with geographical data in their daily work use Vectorworks to handle projects that would otherwise require specialized Geographic information System (GIS) programs.
This white paper is geared towards:
landscape plans, land development plans, open space plans, urban framework plans, environmental This white paper highlights the GIS functionality of Vectorworks Landmark and describes important steps for preparing and processing geographical data. CAD functionality, and the particular strengths of Vectorworks as a CAD program, are not covered.
This white paper was created in collaboration with Joost Godts Consultancy. The majority of the images and descriptions were taken from a project involving a zoning plan with an integrated landscape plan for the Fremdingen Municipality (Donau-Ries administrative district, Bavaria).

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The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD® Architecture 2011

The AUBIN ACADEMY MASTER SERIES: AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE 2011explains the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD® Architecture Using a project-based approach, this text goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to focus on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the "why" as well as the "how" in order to help you complete your projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool's potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture.

 
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AutoCAD® 2008 for Architecture

Beginning with an examination of the basic tools that control AutoCAD, each chapter in this highly regarded reference work builds toward a comprehensive skill set to produce a well-rounded exploration of each AutoCAD command related to 2D construction documentation. All the need-to-know information that current and future architects, engineers, and designers require is presented, providing users the efficiencies and skills needed to apply AutoCAD 2008 and its improved features in the architectural and construction fields. The book is an excellent resource for new users exploring the computer skills needed to excel in the creation of drawings for architectural design as well as for experienced CAD users adjusting to the new features and functions of AutoCAD 2008.

 
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Print Reading for Architecture & Construction

Attain the knowledge and skills required to read complete sets of working drawings for residential and light commercial construction. This easy-to-use manual explores all facets of print reading, with examples and illustrations taken from actual architectural prints that provide readers with the information they need to create "real world" working drawings. Computer-aided design and drafting is underscored through the use of CADD-generated print reading examples, illustrations, and exercises that comply with the highest industry standards. Quality and standardization in all architectural and construction print examples is emphasized.

 
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Google SketchUp For Site Design: A Guide To Modeling Site Plans, Terrain And Architecture

Google SketchUp for Site Design illustrates a holistic approach to SketchUp: how it works and more importantly, what to do with it. Filled with tutorials from front to back, the book focuses on the start and completion of projects that include rich detail and expression. Each part and chapter of the book builds on the previous chapters and tutorial. You will learn how to approach modeling site plans, buildings and site elements: from modeling each of these exterior environment elements to piecing them together to generate a singular and expressive model. The book culminates with tutorials demonstrating effective and simple ways to include grades and terrain using the Sandbox tools and how best to integrate the entire approach with AutoCAD and SketchUp. Also included are links to supplemental on-line resources such as YouTube tutorials and free tutorial and example models from 3D Warehouse. The book is useful for all SketchUp proficiency levels including beginners, hobbyists, and professionals.

 
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More and more Agile projects are seeking architectural roots as they struggle with complexity and scale - and they're seeking lightweight ways to do it Still seeking? In this book the authors help you to find your own path Taking cues from Lean development they can help steer your project toward practices with longstanding track records Up-front architecture? Sure. You can deliver an architecture as code that compiles and that concretely guides development without bogging it down in a mass of documents and guesses about the implementation Documentation? Even a whiteboard diagram or a CRC card is documentation: the goal isn't to avoid documentation but to document just the right things in just the right amount Process? This all works within the frameworks of Scrum XP and other Agile approaches

 
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For a hundred years, pencil, pen, markers, and watercolor have been the principal tools of representation for landscape architects and urban planners. Today, those hand-powered aids have been replaced by computers and Computer-aided design (CAD). Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects bridges the gap between the traditional analog and the new digital tools and shows you how to apply timeless concepts of representation to enhance your design work in digital media. Building on the tried-and-true principles of analog representation, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture explores specific techniques for creating landscape design digitally. It explains the similarities and differences between analog and digital rendering, and then walks you through the steps of creating digitally rendered plans, perspectives, and diagrams. You'll explore: Computing Basics Raster and vector images Setting up the document Base imagery and scaling Hand-drawn linework and diagrams Text, leaders, and page layout Color, shading, and textures Creating a section elevation Perspective drawing Techniques for using the newest versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat as well as older versions With more than 500 full-color drawings and photographs alongside proven techniques, Digital Drawing for Landscape Architects will help you enhance your skills though a unique marriage of contemporary methods with traditional rendering techniques.

 
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Revit all-stars present a fast, focused introduction to Revit functions, tools, and concepts Hailed for its ease of use, power, and sophistication, Revit is the industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package. Introducing Revit Architecture provides a thorough overview of Revit's concepts, interface conventions, tools, and tasks. In-depth discussions, reinforced by comprehensive step-by-step exercises, detail how to model, document, present, and share designs. Written by expert authors - all architects with years of Revit experience - Introducing Revit Architecture is the perfect resource for readers of all skill levels who want to quickly accomplish crucial Revit tasks. Practical exercises on core Revit features enable new users to quickly get up to speed A 16-page color insert focusing on real-world Revit uses drawn from the team's experience and industry contacts Straightforward explanations, real-world examples, beautiful illustrations, and practical tutorials focus squarely on accomplishing vital Revit tasks Introducing Revit Architecture helps professionals and students to easily and efficiently learn the basics of Revit and BIM.

 
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You don't have to be a high-tech wizard to understand the Revit software using Introducing Revit Architecture 2009: BIM for Beginners , the perfect guide for architects of any generation. Start with an overview of BIM concepts before tackling the Revit interface, then move on to use Revit's suite of editing tools. Learn how to use Revit with other applications, document the model for construction, integrate annotations into the model, utilize worksets, and collaborate in a team environment from straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials.

 
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This new edition remains an indispensable tool for IS students and professionals with comprehensive coverage of current hardware, system software, and networking.

 
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Mastering AutoCAD® Architecture 2010

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AutoCAD 2006 for Architecture 1st Edition

AutoCAD 2006 for Architecture 1st Edition

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Concepts on Fractal Urban Morphology

by Myriam Mahiques

In 1970, challenging the classic physics, some few scientists from United States and Europe began to look for an alternative route through the disorder: it was the beginning of the theory of the chaos. Mathematical, physical, physiologists, economists, chemical, biologists, tried to look for connections among different types of irregularities; they meditated that although there are phenomena that can be lineally described, -that is to say that the result of an action is proportional to its cause-, most of the phenomena in the nature is non-lineal, "uncontrollable", as the climate, the turbulences, earthquakes, the traffic in a great city, fluctuations in the bag, the physics of the human body, etc. The search for an explanation to all complex phenomena using mathematical models, originated the Chaos Theory.
The urban research was then related directly and formally with the natural world - the forms of the clouds, the arterial bifurcations, the lung texture, the groupings of stars, etc. All these shapes were described as opposite to the Euclidan ones, they were defined as folded, fractured. The word to define this conditions is “fractal” as opposed to “Euclidian”. Fractal is the geometry of nature; the geometric representation of the Chaos theory.

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IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform

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Architectural Rendering

By Mary Summers

Inclusion of architectural rendering software and techniques in architectural design has led to a radical age in the process of marketing and visualization of architectural designs. It breathes new life into design by bringing in new designs to 3D life. Architectural 3D rendering enhances design value and communication. It helps clients, shareholders, contractors and others involved in the design and execution process to better understand the intent and beauty of the design. Creating rendering of an architectural design is a more comprehensive way to explain and/or sell your design.

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By Mary Summers

With the influx of modern computing technology, architectural design has undergone a sea change. Modern architectural design employs a wide suite of architectural design software to achieve architectural building design like never before. Today, architectural design firms execute projects of such flawless quality and at unbelievably fast turnaround times.

Modern architectural design softwares allow quick integration of modifications to the entire architectural design project.

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