Computer Design

28 August 2022
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What did computer design replace? What were the two disadvantages to the past method(s) used by architects and draftsmen?
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Computer design replace handmade models. Models were both expensive and time consuming to create.
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What computer software program was used to create the design for the structure above? What is the main advantage to this program?
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This design was created using CATIA. CATIA allows the architect to create a three dimensional image that can be traveled through via the computer, which allows the architect to see problems or areas that would not have been noticed without the software until after the construction was complete.
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Who was the architect of this design? Is this an example of a CAD? What did the image allow the architect to see?
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This design was created by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is an example of a CAD. Wright used this image to see how the room would look in various lighting?
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Define the difference between a draftsman and an architect.
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A draftsman is someone who translates the designers ideas into a finished image using drawing and drafting skills. An architect is a licensed person who leads a team in the planning and design of a building or house
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How has computerized design improved landscaping?
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Answers may vary, but should be similar to the following: Landscapers use computerized design software to look at specific vegetation designs in different seasons and at different times of the day. It allows architects to see how the placement of objects and vegetation, along with the types of objects and vegetation used, affects the space and overall impression.
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What is CAD an abbreviation for? How is CAD used by architects?
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CAD is the abbreviation for Computer-Aided Design. It is a computer program that gives the architect opportunity to electronically plan and place elements of a building. The program adds exact details and dimensions, so the architect can see how the design will look from any angle.
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Has computerized design erased the need for architects? Explain your answer.
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No. Computerized design hasn't replaced architects. Architectural artistic talent and an eye for design cannot be replaced with software, but instead these attributes are needed to use the software properly.
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What is the CATIA model? What does CATIA stand for?
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The CATIA model is a computer aided 3-D Interaction Applications allows interactive visualization and collaboration over the web. CATIA stands for, Computer Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application.
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What are the two main functions of computer design.
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The first main function of computer design is to create images of future construction, with more complex designs. The second is to simulate what past building endeavors may have looked like, in order to rebuild a disintegrating structure or learn from past successes or mistakes in architecture and construction.
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Are there limits to the architectural designs a computer can create? Are there any limits in construction?
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There are no limits to the designs a computer can create, however there may be limits to what can be constructed, depending on such circumstances as available materials, knowledge, location, etc.