Bits and Spaces
Architecture and Computing for Physical, Virtual, Hybrid Realms : 33 Projects by Architecture and CAAD, ETH Zurich
Maia Engeli(Editor)
Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 2001
Book
Mixed media product
207 pages
978-3-7643-6416-8 (ISBN)
Description
"Bits and Spaces" presents 33 exciting new projects which demonstrate the growing significance of CAAD for today's architects. Divided into 5 main chapters: Design in Space and Time; Learning and Creative Collaboration; Virtual Environments; IT and Practice; and Blurring Boundaries, the projects illustrate how computers can be used innovatively and creatively in designing physical, virtual and hybrid architecture. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between man and computer, and also on the aesthetic aspects. The book is accompanied by a CD-Rom which documents the design processes through animation sequences, demonstrating the dynamic features of the projects. Whilst these tools, installations and multi-media projects have arisen out of the field of architecture, they exceed the narrow confines of this discipline to touch upon areas such as interior design, graphic design and information technology.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basel/Berlin/Boston
Switzerland
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Popular/general
Illustrations
1500 farbige Abbildungen
1500 Illustrations, color
Weight
1380 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-7643-6416-8 (9783764364168)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Design in space and time; learning and creative collaboration; virtual environments; IT and practice; blurring boundaries.