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Advanced Customization in Architectural Design and Construction [electronic resource] / by Roberto Naboni, Ingrid Paoletti.

By: Contributor(s): Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and TechnologyPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: IX, 170 p. 110 illus., 15 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783319044231
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 624 23
LOC classification:
  • TH438
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction -- The Third Industrial Revolution -- Advanced Machinery -- How to build (almost) anything customized -- Towards a 100% Customized Architecture -- Project credits.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This book presents the state of the art in advanced customization within the sector of architectural design and construction, explaining important new technologies that are boosting design, product and process innovation and identifying the challenges to be confronted as we move toward a mass customization construction industry. Advanced machinery and software integration are discussed, as well as an overview of the manufacturing techniques offered through digital methods that are acquiring particular significance within the field of digital architecture. CNC machining, Robotic Fabrication, and Additive Manufacturing processes are all clearly explained, highlighting their ability to produce personalized architectural forms and unique construction components. Cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations are described and, looking towards the future, a new model of 100% customized architecture for design and construction is presented. The book is an excellent guide to the profound revolution taking place within the fields of architectural design and construction, characterized by computational tools, advanced fabrication means and custom-made high-performance architecture.
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Introduction -- The Third Industrial Revolution -- Advanced Machinery -- How to build (almost) anything customized -- Towards a 100% Customized Architecture -- Project credits.

This book presents the state of the art in advanced customization within the sector of architectural design and construction, explaining important new technologies that are boosting design, product and process innovation and identifying the challenges to be confronted as we move toward a mass customization construction industry. Advanced machinery and software integration are discussed, as well as an overview of the manufacturing techniques offered through digital methods that are acquiring particular significance within the field of digital architecture. CNC machining, Robotic Fabrication, and Additive Manufacturing processes are all clearly explained, highlighting their ability to produce personalized architectural forms and unique construction components. Cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations are described and, looking towards the future, a new model of 100% customized architecture for design and construction is presented. The book is an excellent guide to the profound revolution taking place within the fields of architectural design and construction, characterized by computational tools, advanced fabrication means and custom-made high-performance architecture.

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