Investigation of an integrated computer system for architectural design

The objective of this study is an attempt t.o define a new design method merging the introduction and continuous development of computer technology in the field of building construction. The project will introduce an integrated computer system based on current state-o f-the-art technology and implementation of it through two case studies which illustrate different applications. In addition this thesis will demonstrate the potentials of the system as an analytic tool and a drawing aid for teaching architectural design as well as for the professional practitioner. The proposed system combines essentially a drafting system, a data base processing system and a visual information system, which together furnish cross-referenced graphic and numeric information of any entity (buildings, sites, technical specifications, land use information,etc.). More than a design aid, the system proposes through suitable information sources, retrieval and visualization of images stored in a. relational data base, using state-of-the-art emerging video and computer technologies.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1985

Author dc:creator

• Vien, Therese

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Patrick Purcell.

• Architecture.

Statement dc:rights

• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/78799

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/78799