EXP2 - Week 06 Lecture

Guest Lecture :: Stuart Bull
The presentation by Stuart Bull, informed me of the many different 3D tools/software that are being used in Architectural and Engineering Practices. Programs such as AutoCAD, Rhino, 3DS MAX, General Component, Revit, etc are being used more and more to help engineers/architects reach a higher degree of accuracy and provides a more "realistic" model, which in turn aids them in completion of the design and technical details faster and easier. And like our course, we are working towards completing a "realistic" model of townhall while using different modelling software to achieve our goal.

In addition, Stuart Bull presented in his lecture many projects his company - ARUP, has been involved in, including the "Water Cube", the new Hong Kong International Airport, seven of out of ten of the new high rise buildings in London, the refurbishment of the Sydney Opera House and many more. And with these he discussed the use of different BIM software which significantly helped them work out details, such as glass panelling, with greater ease compared to if they had been using 2D models.

Camstudio Clips

EXP2 - Week 05 Excercise & Independent Study

Research Question

Which method is more efficient for modelling, texturing and exporting accurate, semi-complex objects.

I have decided to research which method is more efficient when it comes to modelling semi-complex models - i.e. models with rectangular surfaces and cylindrical surfaces. The research would hopefully show which one is more efficient - quicker and more accurate, and compare the pro's and cons of each. Then finally come to a conclusion of which one is the more efficient.

EXP2 - Week 04 Excercise & Independent Study

Couldnt play multiplayer, error message: "kicked off server" so i just took some screenshots,

EDIT

After trying week after week to get multiplayer working, we finally got it working during our last week's tute!

EXP2 - Week 03 Excercise & Independent Study

EXP2 - Week 02 Independent Study

Solidworks Parametric Model
Realism"Realism is a visual art style that depicts the actuality of what the eyes can see." - Wikipedia
Within our course, "realism" is a very important factor as it depicts how "good" our work is and how clear our ideas can be portrayed to the viewers.
In the gaming world, "realism" is very important as it directly influence if a game is successful or not. In the lecture, an idea presented is that, as technology makes progress, the expectations of realistic games and programs also becomes higher. The more realistic the game is, higher the chances are that the consumer will be inclined to play more, thus making the game more successful.
In the same situation, "realism" in architectural modelling is also very important, as the more "real" models are, the better we understand design, which leads an increase in opportunities. Realistic models also opens up new ways of understanding interactions and perceptions of the real world. Therefore "realism" has begun to play an increasingly large role in the architectural world.

EXP2 - Week 02 Excercise

Stairs Model

EXP2 - Week 01 Independent Study

1. Write a 250 word (maximum) statement on which options from the list above you intend to use and what advantages you think you'll get by combining them to create a realistic environment. Upload to your blog.

The options i've decided to use to obtain the information required to build the town hall stations are to take images and videos, and to sketch/label futher aspects which requires more details. The advantages of doing so is that i can look back on the photos/videos whenever i need to, and the sketchs would also help me identify places which i might have not been able to capture in the videos/photos. Also i have intentions of taking photos with people or objects that are pre-measured in them so that i would be able to gain precise measurements without causing too much disturbance to the station itself.

2. Visit and document the Town Hall subway station following the methodology outlined above.

3. Using SolidWorks create a parametric model of the Town Hall subway station. Include further models of important features.

4. Upload an image of your model to your blog.