Computing for Architects

1 Past and Present2 Overview Benefits of Using Computers Drawbacks of Using Computers Outline Design Information Handling Computer-Aided Draughting Services Engineering Office Management Computers on a Typical Job3 Equipment Digital Computer Organization Mainframes, Minicomputers and Microcomputers Analogue Computers Computer Bureaux Mass Storage Peripherals Input Peripherals Output Peripherals Communications Choosing a Computer Office Installation4 Programs Availability Origination Portability Information Sources Considerations in Use5 Databases Principles Operations Security and Privacy Reference Databases Databases in Architectural Design The SUPERFILE Database Management System6 Computer-Aided Draughting Principles Modeling Systems Non-Interactive Systems Computer Limitations Working Methods Drawing Transfer The AutoCAD System The GDS System The Intergraph System7 Visualization Principles Data Collection The CAPITOL Program8 Job Management The Need for Job-Management Systems Principles of Critical-Path Techniques Outputs from Job-Management Programs Data Preparation - A Worked Example9 Design-Aid Programs Types of Design-Aid Programs Dynamic Design Analysis - Simulation The HOCUS Simulation System Non-Dynamic Analysis - Terrain Modeling Expert Systems Design Generation - Plan Layout The University of Sydney Plan-Generation Program10 Environmental Analysis The Need for Environmental Analysis Program Structure Lighting Analysis Thermal Analysis Sunlight Analysis Air-Conditioning Analysis Acoustical Analysis Intelligent Buildings The ABACUS Environmental Analysis System11 Office Management The Need for Office Management Systems Job-Cost Analysis Accounting Word Processing Business Graphics Spreadsheet Programs Integrated Business Systems12 The FutureGlossaryBibliographyIndex