Computing for Architects

A fully updated edition of this well-regarded book which describes the use and drawbacks of computers to architects with little or no technical knowledge. It serves also as a reference work for those with some skills in the subject. Content: Front Matter, Page i Copyright, Page ii Preface, Page iii Acknowledgements, Page iv Chapter 1 - Past and present, Pages 1-5 Chapter 2 - Overview, Pages 6-24 Chapter 3 - Equipment, Pages 25-56 Chapter 4 - Programs, Pages 57-62 Chapter 5 - Databases, Pages 63-80 Chapter 6 - Computer-aided draughting, Pages 81-107 Chapter 7 - Visualisation, Pages 108-130 Chapter 8 - Job management, Pages 131-143 Chapter 9 - Design aids, Pages 144-168 Chapter 10 - Environmental analysis, Pages 169-184 Chapter 11 - Office management, Pages 185-196 Chapter 12 - The future, Pages 197-203 Glossary, Pages 204-210 Bibliography, Pages 211-215 Index, Pages 216-218 Computing for Architects provides an introduction to computers and their use in architectural offices. It is the result of 17 years' experience of using computers in firms in private practice and is intended to be more of a practical guide than a textbook. It attempts to show where computers can help, how they can be applied, and how to avoid the worst pitfalls R.a. Reynolds. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 211-215.