Computers: The electronic pencil; one small-firm approach.

Provides ideas in using computer-aided design (CAD system) in architecture, based on an approach developed by McDougall Architects in Calgary, Alberta. Benefits of hand-drawing; Use of the CAD system in schematic designs; Advantage of setting up the computer for a building project; Entry of informa...

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Publicado en:	Architectural Record Vol. 175; no. 7; pp. 45 - 47
Autor principal:	McDougall, Ian
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	BNP Media Jun1987
Materias:	Computer-aided design Architectural design Mcdougall Architects (Company) Computer printers Calgary (Alta.) Alberta
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Sumario:	Provides ideas in using computer-aided design (CAD system) in architecture, based on an approach developed by McDougall Architects in Calgary, Alberta. Benefits of hand-drawing; Use of the CAD system in schematic designs; Advantage of setting up the computer for a building project; Entry of information in the CAD system; Development of good work habits; Schedule of the printer.