Computer Graphics for Architects Engineers and Environmental Designers

by Reuter, Dayton

• ISBN13: 9781581152425
• ISBN10: 1581152426
• Edition: CD
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Allworth Press

Summary

This valuable sourcebook provides the concepts and specific details requiredor using digital technology without being tied to any single softwareroduct. Readers will find a wealth of information on such topics as workingith bit map and vector digital media; data storage and archiving; dataompression; scanning resolution; rasterizing vector content; file and folderaming conventions; fonts and printing systems; channels, paths, texture maps;nd much more. With nearly 400 illustrations, and a CD-ROM contairing thentire book plus dozens of hyperlinks to valuable resources, here is aust-have book for anyone working in environmental design!

Author Biography

D. Dayton Reuter is Director of the Computer-Aided Visualization Laboratory for the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Emerging Digital Culture	1	(12)
Preface	2	(1)
The New Digital Lifestyle	3	(3)
The Primary Forces of Change	6	(3)
A New Faustian Deal	9	(3)
Bibliography	12	(1)
Types of e-Graphics	13	(16)
Preface	14	(1)
Introduction	15	(1)
Building Blocks of e-Graphics	15	(13)
The Simplicity of e-Graphics	28	(1)
Bibliography	28	(1)
Basic Elements of e-Graphics	29	(30)
Preface	30	(1)
Introduction	31	(1)
Color in e-Graphics	31	(7)
File Formats in e-Graphics	38	(19)
Bibliography	57	(2)
Tools of e-Graphics	59	(30)
Preface	60	(1)
Introduction	61	(1)
Software	61	(11)
Hardware	72	(15)
Summary	87	(1)
Bibliography	87	(2)
Processes of e-Graphics	89	(14)
Preface	90	(1)
Technology Influences the Approach	91	(3)
Conceptual Versus Technical Content	94	(4)
The Digital Production Process	98	(4)
Summary	102	(1)
Bibliography	102	(1)
Methods of e-Graphics	103	(42)
Preface	104	(1)
Introduction	105	(1)
Components of e-Graphics Communications	105	(38)
Summary	143	(1)
Bibliography	143	(2)
Crafting the e-Graphics Experience	145	(60)
Preface	146	(1)
Introduction	147	(1)
Producing e-Graphics	147	(25)
Experiencing e-Graphics	172	(21)
Managing Workflow and Distributing e-Graphics	193	(9)
Summary	202	(1)
Bibliography	203	(2)
e-Graphics and Professional Ethics	205	(12)
Preface	206	(1)
Introduction	207	(1)
Computing and Professional Ethics	207	(9)
Summary	216	(1)
Bibliography	216	(1)
Glossary	217	(22)
Preface	218	(1)
Glossary of Terms	219	(20)
Index	239
Preface	240
Index	241