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Design skills Computer aided design (CAD)
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As illustrated through the Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects. Inspired by Design © Zaha Hadid Architects
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Architects often study their initial concepts on CAD, especially if the structure is a unique form and drawing by hand would be complicated. © Zaha Hadid Architects Inspired by Design
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Architects use CAD to develop design concepts and to refine their design ideas. Inspired by Design © Zaha Hadid Architects
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CAD software is also used to produce construction and detail drawings which explain the arrangement of the building. Inspired by Design © Zaha Hadid Architects
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Working on CAD, architects can carry out structural analysis with engineers and other consultants on a project. © Zaha Hadid Architects and ARUP Inspired by Design
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Rendered 3D visualisations of a building’s interior can help clients understand how the spaces will look and feel. Inspired by Design
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Computer generated 3D models and renders help communicate the architects’ ideas to built reality. Inspired by Design © Zaha Hadid Architects
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Including context such as neighbouring buildings, trees and people helps communicate how a new building will look. Inspired by Design © Zaha Hadid Architects
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Your turn Think about how you could make better use of ICT drawing packages and CAD software to present your work – you get started by downloading Google SketchUp for free. http://sketchup.google.com/ For further information on the Aquatics Centre see the Get Set Construction Kit: http://getset.london2012.com/ www.architecture.com/inspiredbydesign
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