Designing Digital Space: An Architect's Guide to Virtual Reality - Brossura

Bertol, Daniela; Foell, David

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ISBN 10: 0471146625 ISBN 13: 9780471146629

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1997

Riassunto

The Complete Guide to Virtual Reality in Architecture andDesign

The first in-depth book on virtual reality (VR) aimed specificallyat architecture and design professionals, Designing Digital Spacesteers you skillfully through the learning curve of this excitingnew technology. Beginning with a historical overview of theevolution of architectural representations, this unique resourceexplains what VR is, how it is being applied today, and how itpromises to revolutionize not only the design process, but the formand function of the built environment itself. Vividly illustratinghow VR fits alongside traditional methods of architecturalrepresentation, this comprehensive guide prepares you to makeoptimum practical use of this powerful interactive tool, andembrace the new role of the architect in a virtually designedworld.

Offers in-depth coverage of the virtual universe--datarepresentation and information management, static and dynamicworlds, tracking and visual display systems, control devices, andmore.

Examines a wide range of current VR architectural applications,from walkthroughs, simulations, and evaluations to reconstructionsand networked environments

Includes insightful essays by leading VR developers covering someof today's most innovative projects

Integrates VR into the historical framework of architecturaldevelopment, with detailed sections on the past, present, andfuture

Features a dazzling array of virtual world images and sequentialdisplays

Explores the potential impact of digital architecture on the builtenvironment of the future

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Informazioni sull?autore

DANIELA BERTOL is a cofounder of Space Ink, a multimedia laboratory in New York City that specializes in the application of digital technologies to architecture and multimedia design projects. An architect with over a decade of experience with major firms, she has lectured at universities worldwide and is the author of Visualizing with CAD: An AutoCADR(r) Exploration of Geometric and Architectural Forms.

Dalla quarta di copertina

The Complete Guide to Virtual Reality in Architecture and Design

The first in-depth book on virtual reality (VR) aimed specifically at architecture and design professionals, Designing Digital Space steers you skillfully through the learning curve of this exciting new technology. Beginning with a historical overview of the evolution of architectural representations, this unique resource explains what VR is, how it is being applied today, and how it promises to revolutionize not only the design process, but the form and function of the built environment itself. Vividly illustrating how VR fits alongside traditional methods of architectural representation, this comprehensive guide prepares you to make optimum practical use of this powerful interactive tool, and embrace the new role of the architect in a virtually designed world.

Offers in-depth coverage of the virtual universe—data representation and information management, static and dynamic worlds, tracking and visual display systems, control devices, and more.

Examines a wide range of current VR architectural applications, from walkthroughs, simulations, and evaluations to reconstructions and networked environments

Includes insightful essays by leading VR developers covering some of today's most innovative projects

Integrates VR into the historical framework of architectural development, with detailed sections on the past, present, and future

Features a dazzling array of virtual world images and sequential displays

Explores the potential impact of digital architecture on the built environment of the future

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471146625
• ISBN 13: 9780471146629
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 327
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile