Architecture and computers

Action and reaction ijn the digital design revolution

James Steel

240 pages, parution le 30/12/1999

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Résumé

Computers have revolutionized architecture, raising deep philosophical issues that are forcing a paradigm shift in the profession. Initially seen as a positive breakthrough that would make previously inconcevable projects possible, computer-aided design programs are increasingly being viewed as a mixed blessing that must be carefully accomodated in order for architects to retain creative identity.

A fascinating introduction explores the theory behind cyberzspace and traces the effect that the worship of technology has had on society.This is followed by five chapters exploring different aspects of the computer architecture. Themes discussed include the computer as a design tool. Frank Gehry's pioneering use of the CATIA programme, first developed to design fighter planes; the results of letting the computer lead the design process; the backlash led by Eric Owen Moss and Moore, Rfuble, Yudell; and the place of the computer in architectural education, with examples of students projects from the University of Southern California School of Architecture. The book features prominent projects by Gehry, Morphosis, Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners, Foster and Partne'rs, Hamzah and Yeang, Coop Himmelb(l)au, NBBJ and others.

Contents

Introduction - The digital interface with hyper-reality : confronting an experimental architectgurfe
Mechanical alter ego : the computer as cybertool
Adapting CATIA
Letting the computer lead
Corrupting the media : graphic / digital hybrids
A time of transition : the computer education
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Laurence King
Auteur(s)	James Steel
Parution	30/12/1999
Nb. de pages	240
Format	24 x 29,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1655g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9781856692205