1st Edition

Contemporary Architecture and the Digital Design Process

By Peter Szalapaj Copyright 2005
288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

Contemporary Architecture and the Digital Design Process introduces the reader to new developments in the computer modelling of design form in contemporary architectural practice through a series of detailed case studies. The book illustrates how evolving design practices use and exploit the potential of new computing technologies in a wide range of areas and application. A central thesis of this... Read more
Introduction; The Visualisation of Complex Forms: What you see is what you get: a case study from Syskowitz-Kowalski; Pure Form: Solidifying Mathematics: a case study from Peter Hubner; Parametric Form: Variations on a Theme: a case study from Buro Happold; Express Vision: The Changing Face of Architecture: a case study from Peter Cook and Colin Fournier; Visionary Integration: Blessed Plotting: the Eden Project; The Well-Tempered Vision: Client as Patron, Quality on Demand: a case study from Faulkner Brown Architects; The Exuberant Vision: Throwing off Bowlines: a case study from Frank Gehry; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Biography

Peter Szalapaj