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Virtual futures for design construction and procurement [electronic resource]

Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwell Publishing 2008Description: eBookISBN:
  • 9781444302356
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 720.2856
Online resources:
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Part 1: Design, engineering and manufacturing challenges -- Part 2: Challenges for implementation: from virtual through to construction -- Part 3: Challenges for visualization and simulation -- Part 4: Challenges for information and knowledge modelling -- Part 5: Other challenges: agent technologies, security, regulations and mangement control -- Part 6: Visions, roadmaps and future scenarios
Summary: Presents a complete and updated overview of virtual prototypes. Develops the future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry. Explains that in architecture and construction, three dimensional, computer-aided design systems help in the design process. Show that the advantages of virtual prototypes of buildings include the fact that they can be used for design documentation, are easy to change, and allow virtual experiments. Contains a case study and diagrams.
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Book Virtual Online EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 145388-2001

Introduction -- Part 1: Design, engineering and manufacturing challenges -- Part 2: Challenges for implementation: from virtual through to construction -- Part 3: Challenges for visualization and simulation -- Part 4: Challenges for information and knowledge modelling -- Part 5: Other challenges: agent technologies, security, regulations and mangement control -- Part 6: Visions, roadmaps and future scenarios

Presents a complete and updated overview of virtual prototypes. Develops the future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry. Explains that in architecture and construction, three dimensional, computer-aided design systems help in the design process. Show that the advantages of virtual prototypes of buildings include the fact that they can be used for design documentation, are easy to change, and allow virtual experiments. Contains a case study and diagrams.