CAD: context & history Introduction to CAD
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Learning Objectives ●
Learn what CAD is and why is it useful for
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Know the available CAD software
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Stablish foundations for having criteria on choosing software
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Hand-drawn or CAD?
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Le Corbusier. UnitĂŠ d'habitation, Marseille (1946-52)
Alvaro Siza. Leรงa Swimming Pools, Leรงa (1966)
Enric Miralles. Public library, Palafolls
Enric Miralles. Archery Range instalation for the Olympic Games, Barcelona (1989)
Harquitectes. Single Family House, Sant Cugat del Vallès (2014)
Paul Rudolph.
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CAD: Context & history - 10 Ivan Sutherland, Sketchpad: CAD software precursor (1963)
AutoCAD
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Bricscad / Intellicad
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Draftsight
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Vector Works
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Autocad WS
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Choosing software: considerations Things to consider when choosing your software: ●
Software does not draw plans for you, only helps ●
It's impossible to know if a plan was drawn by a specific software
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Features
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Operating System (Multi-platform is a plus)
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Price / Budget
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Open Source
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Other reasons ●
Market
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Collaborators CAD: Context & history
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