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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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Published in:Architectural Record Vol. 175; no. 7; pp. 45 - 47
Main Author: McDougall, Ian
Format: Article
Published: BNP Media Jun1987
Subjects:
Computer-aided design
Architectural design
Mcdougall Architects (Company)
Computer printers
Calgary (Alta.)
Alberta
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary: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.