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Author John, Elys

Title CAD fundamentals for architecture / Elys John
Published London : Laurence King Publishing, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (208 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Portfolio skills: architecture
Portfolio skills. Architecture.
Contents Part 1. 2D drawing -- part 2. Modelling -- part 3. Rendering -- part 4. Presentation -- part 5. Overview and resources
Summary Computer-aided design (CAD) is the dominant design and drawing tool used in architecture, and all students need to acquire basic skills in using it. This book explains the key CAD skills required to create plans, 3D models and perspectives. Detailed text and hundreds of screengrabs and visuals are used to demonstrate the various techniques and processes. 2D skills are shown using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Vectorworks, while 3D modelling and presentation techniques also include 3ds Max, Maya, FormĀ·Z and Photoshop. The reader will learn how to simplify the software interface and tools in order to focus on the most common and useful tasks. This is an invaluable guide for all students of architecture
Notes AC-SUB
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 2, 2014)
SUBJECT ASG Architectural. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93112874
AutoCAD. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86111239
ASG Architectural fast
AutoCAD fast
Subject Architectural drawing -- Data processing
Architectural design -- Data processing.
Computer-aided design.
Computer-Aided Design
computer-aided designs (visual works)
computer-aided design (process)
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
Architectural design -- Data processing
Architectural drawing -- Data processing
Computer-aided design
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781780672175
1780672179
1780674996
9781780674995