Dream homes
Series: New Scientist ; (2347) 15 June 2002, 38-42(5)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the design revolution which is occurring in the development of new houses. A combination of computer aided design and industrial manufacturing technology is promising to transform the constructon industry. The responsibility for the design would fall on not just architects but the people who buy the dwelling. Describes ideas by researchers such as Jose Duarte who have produced an interactive computer system for the design of customised mass housing. An online software package has been designed that can be used by visitors to the website to create designs to meet their needs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65620 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118751-1001 |
Discusses the design revolution which is occurring in the development of new houses. A combination of computer aided design and industrial manufacturing technology is promising to transform the constructon industry. The responsibility for the design would fall on not just architects but the people who buy the dwelling. Describes ideas by researchers such as Jose Duarte who have produced an interactive computer system for the design of customised mass housing. An online software package has been designed that can be used by visitors to the website to create designs to meet their needs.