Practical Revolutions

Learn to apply new digital design technologies at your own firm with this practical and insightful resource Digital Sketching: Computer-Aided Conceptual Design delivers a comprehensive and insightful examination of how architects and other design professionals can best use digital design technology to become better designers. Celebrated professional, professor, and author John Bacus provides readers with practical and timely information on emerging digital design technologies and their effect on professional practice. By focusing on the big picture, this rigorous survey of conceptual design technology offers professionals realistic strategies for reclaiming time for design in the ever increasing speed of project delivery. This book helps architects (and others like them) learn to use digital sketching techniques to be better designers, right from the project's very first sketch. As part of the groundbreaking Practical Revolutions series of books, Digital Sketching furthers the conversation of the practical deployment of emerging technologies in the building industries. This book provides readers with the information they need to evaluate digital design technology and decide whether or not to adopt and integrate it into their own processes. Readers will receive: An accelerated and accessible introduction to a highly technical topic Practical and applicable guidance on how to adapt a firm's business to adopt new technology without losing the benefit of existing intuition, skill, and experience. Real world implementations of specific techniques in the form of illuminating case studies that include results and lessons learned Perfect for professional architectural designers, Digital Sketching also belongs on the bookshelves of interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, contractors, and specialty fabricators of every kind. A disciplined sketching practice, especially through the digital methods discussed in this book, is a transformational benefit to anyone who designs and builds for a living.

A roadmap to 5D+ BIM implementation with a focus on real-world use cases 5D Building Information Modeling: A Data-Driven Approach to Construction Supply Chain Integration is a valuable guide for architectural, engineering, and construction professionals seeking to learn how to implement this technology to optimize work efficiency. Beginning with a brief introduction to BIM and its history, the book highlights the unleveraged power of 5D+ in ameliorating the inefficiencies associated with fragmented construction supply chains. It covers the benefits of applying data-driven BIM to integrate supply chains and illustrates how the integration of 5D+ BIM serves as a technology, set of processes, and standardized classification system that streamlines the flows of information, material, and money. • A thorough introduction to building information modeling with defined business value propositions • Comprehensive case studies of 5D+ implementation and demonstrations of how structured data and standard practices can help increase efficiency • A detailed roadmap and framework for BIM, including technology, standards, workflow processes, and contracts • Complete treatments of emerging technologies and practices poised to transform construction supply chain management Intended for architects, engineers, contractors, owners, facility managers, suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants, 5D Building Information Modeling will also benefit academics, undergraduate and graduate students studying related fields.