New book publication:

Bernd Streich
Wolfgang Weisgerber

Computergestützter Architekturmodellbau

Basel, Berlin, Boston 1996
Birkhäuser - ISBN: 3-7643-5363-5

This book publication, written in German, is the first complete work which describes
the subject of computer-aided modeling in architecture by using methods of solid
freeform manufacturing, rapid prototyping and CNC driven milling machines. About
120 graphics, photos and tables - partly colored - are fitted for visual understanding.

The chapters of the book consist of following topics:

• Introduction (reasons for the lacking research and use of computer-aided modeling
  in architecture)
• CAAD - summary of terminology and evolution ( three phases of technical and
  methodical developments including relationships to computer-aided modeling)
• Importance of physical models in architecture and urban design (drawing up of
  traditional methods, materials and processes of creating architecture models)
• Computer-aided techniques for creating physical models (complete collection
  and discussion of currently known equipments using subtractive and additive
  methods: laser cutting, 3d-CNC-techniques, stereolithography, selective laser
  sintering, etc.)
• Types of CAD modeling methods (vector-, surface-, volume-, feature-modeling
  techniques, completed by GIS for urban design applications)
• Interfaces (interface problems to standardise CAD systems and programming)
• Examples (10 examples documented by textual information and full colored pictures
  on different stages of design work and levels of detailing)
• Outlook and future work (creating physical models in tele co-operative working
  environments; 3d-scanning by using computer tomography, roboting, etc.)
• Appendix (examples of interface programs which can be received by contacting the
  authors)

An English version of this book is planned.

Please contact the authors by using the following digital network addresses:
streich@rhrk.uni-kl.de
weisgerb@rhrk.uni-kl.de

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