Architectural Model Building Tools, Techniques and Materials

Name: Architectural Model Building Tools, Techniques and Materials
Price: 18.25 USD
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ISBN: 9781563677731

ISBN-10: 1563677733

ISBN-13: 9781563677731

Edition: 2010

Authors: Roark T. Congdon

List price: $72.00

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Advances in computer aided design have proven to be an invaluable tool for the architect and designer, yet Frank Gehry still begins his creative process by making ldquo;simpleldquo; models out of modest materials. Drawings and video, while an essential part of the design process, are still not substitutes for the tactile sensation one receives from a scale model. Drawing on 20 years experience in art and architecture, the author has developed this book on model making as it applies to students and professional of the built environment. It will illustrate a multitude of techniques and the use of a wide variety of materials, providing a solid foundation for students and professionals to…

Book details

List price: $72.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Publication date: 5/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 356
Size: 11.01" wide x 8.27" long x 0.66" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



A Brief History of the Architectural Model


An overview of Model Types and Their Uses


Interior Models


Planning a Model


Your Workspace


Basic Tools and Their Use


Fundamental Construction Techniques


Bases and Presentation


Paper-Based Model


Foam Board, Foam Core, or Bainbridge Board Models


Balsa and Basswood Construction Techniques


Mixing Media and Layering Components


Interior Models


Entourage