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MANUFACTURING FREEFORM ARCHITECTURE Still mired in decades-old technologies, most architects are missing one of the greatest opportunities of the computer revolution. Even if they use computer-aided drafting software, these architects are following an old pattern of creating paper drawings for the later interpretation—or misinterpretation—by builders with conventional tools. Why shouldn't the architect's computer do the construction too?
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ONCE AND FUTURE GRAPHICS PIONEER, PART II The Program of Computer Graphics (PCG) at Cornell University, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, continues to set the highest standards for innovation in architectural design technology. Director Donald P. Greenberg has led the program since its founding in 1974.
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ONCE AND FUTURE GRAPHICS PIONEER In the glitzy world of computer-generated visualizations that dominate movies and magazines today, it's easy to take for granted the photographic quality that architects are able to give their renderings of proposed buildings. But behind the scenes, there have been have been four decades of grueling, dedicated, and inspired research to make possible these synthetic images that are indistinguishable from photographs.
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VIRTUAL JERUSALEM Throughout the centuries Jerusalem has meant many things to many people. And perhaps for that reason, it has been besieged and conquered by the armies of many nations. These days, Jerusalem, home to 600,000 inhabitants, is being captured differently. It is all happening quietly in a Jerusalem basement.
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More Design Tools Solid Works Introduces 3D Instant Website — SolidWorks Press Release, 2000.0925. Dubbed a "breakthrough" in 3D communication, the CAD developer provides single-click Web creation and hosting capabilities. One Build Allies with Collaborative Structures — Collaborative Structures Press Release, 2000.0919. This action signals the companies' proposed integration of e-commerce services and applications for subcontractor bidding, procurement, communications, and information management. Project Extranet Vendors Compete in Shoot-Out — AGC Event, 2000.0912. Five major vendors compete, sponsored by the Houston and Dallas chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America. The winner: Constructw@re.
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