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Is it possible to design in full scale?
CAADRIA '99: Proceedings of The Fourth Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
  • Chiu-Shui Chan, Iowa State University
  • Lewis Hill, Iowa State University
  • Carolina Cruz-Neira, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Conference Title
CAADRIA 1999
Conference Date
May 5–7, 1999
Geolocation
(31.230416, 121.473701)
Abstract
This project developed a Virtual Architectural Design Tool (VADeT) executed in the C2 Virtual Reality (VR) space. C2 is a synthetic CAVE environment providing a full-scale setting for image projection and perception. Applying this tool for design offers four advantages over other CAD systems. First, it enables navigation performing in full scale to create the sense of immersion and reflection of the seeing-as. Second, it allows the creation, modification, and editing of three-dimensional objects in a virtual space. Third, designs can be modified and viewed simultaneously inside or outside of the generated model to obtain the best design products. Fourth, the entire design process can be recorded and played back. Collectively, this tool serves the purposes of: (1) a three-dimensional sketching tool for manipulating 3-D objects, (2) a design study tool for transparently displaying the design processes, and (3) a design teaching tool to demonstrate the processes by which designers do design. Thus, design in a full-scale representation not only is possible but also is a new and unconventional mode that will heavily influence design thinking.
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This paper is from CAADRIA '99: Proceedings of the Fourth Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, edited by Jingwen Gu and Zhaoji Wei (1999): 43–52. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
CAADRIA
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Chiu-Shui Chan, Lewis Hill and Carolina Cruz-Neira. "Is it possible to design in full scale?" Shanghai, ChinaCAADRIA '99: Proceedings of The Fourth Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (1999) p. 43 - 52
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/cschan/8/