Bibliograph

CAD fundamentals for architecture, Elys John

Type

Label

CAD fundamentals for architecture, Elys John

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

CAD fundamentals for architecture

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1903596496

Responsibility statement

Elys John

Series statement

Portfolio skills: architecture

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, FormʺZ 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

Table Of Contents

Part 1. 2D drawing -- part 2. Modelling -- part 3. Rendering -- part 4. Presentation -- part 5. Overview and resources

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