Rapid design and manufacture tools in architecture

Ryder, G., Ion, B., Green, G., Harrison, D. and Wood, B.M. (2002) Rapid design and manufacture tools in architecture. Automation in Construction, 11(3), pp. 279-290. (doi: 10.1016/S0926-5805(00)00111-4)

Abstract

The continuing development of rapid prototyping technologies and the introduction of concept modelling technologies means that their use is expanding into a greater range of applications. The primary aim of this paper is to give the reader an overview of the current state of the art in layered manufacturing (LM) technology and its applicability in the field of architecture. The paper reports on the findings of a benchmarking study, conducted by the Rapid Design and Manufacturing (RDM) Group in Glasgow [G.J. Ryder, A. McGown, W. Ion, G. Green, D. Harrison, B. Wood, Rapid prototyping feasibility report, Rapid Prototyping Group, Glasgow School of Art, 1998.], which identified that the applicability of LM technologies in any application can be governed by a series of critical process and application specific issues. A further survey carried out by the RDM group investigated current model making practice, current 3D CAD use and current use of LM technologies within the field of architecture. The findings are then compared with the capabilities of LM technologies. Future research needs in this area are identified and briefly outlined.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Final version as accepted by Automation in Construction supplied by the author
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Green, Dr Graham
• Authors: Ryder, G., Ion, B., Green, G., Harrison, D., and Wood, B.M.
• Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: Automation in Construction
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• ISSN: 0926-5805
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.
• First Published: First published in Automation in Construction 11(3):279-290
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.