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Drawing from the Model

By : Frank Melendez
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Drawing from the Model

By: Frank Melendez

Overview of this book

With advances in computing and the invention of computer-aided design (CAD) tools in the 1960s, the production of architectural drawing shifted from hand drafting to computer-aided drafting. Drawing from the Model presents design students and professionals with a broad overview of drawing and modeling in architectural representation. The book starts with an overview of drawing, modeling, and computing, with descriptions and examples of drawings that range from hand sketching to computational visualizations. You’ll also learn about digital physics-based simulations and explore digital drawing and 3D modeling tools, techniques, and workflows for creating geometry in Robert McNeel & Associates Rhinoceros® (Rhino 6 for Windows) software. Moving ahead, you’ll be introduced to conventional architectural drawings, such as plans, sections, and elevations. In the end chapters, you’ll learn about computational design processes, scripting procedures for developing various types of incrementally varying patterns and get an overview of robotics and physical computing platforms. By the end of this book, you’ll have digital drawing and modeling skill sets that are required in contemporary architectural education.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)

Appendix:
Design Drawing and Modeling Exercises

The following section contains a series of drawing, modeling, and visual programming exercises that are aimed toward providing a better understanding of the concepts, tools, and techniques described in this book. The exercises are chronological, covering a range of workflows required to create digital two-dimensional drawings, digital 3D models, digitally fabricated models, computational patterns, and mechanical devices controlled through the use of physical computing technologies. Analog methods are also used in various exercises, merging traditional and contemporary design drawing and modeling processes. The exercises are intended to establish a pedagogical framework for learning and teaching various methods for creating architectural drawings.