Physical Modelling for Architecture and Building Design: A Design Practice Tool

摘要

I would be quite surprised to find amongst our IASS-journal readers an educator, researcher or practitioner who still needs to be convinced of the usefulness of physical models throughout the creative design process, even with today's easy access to an abundance of digital parametric design tools and intricate calculation software. Maybe you are a digital-only design prodigy, or on the contrary, you might be an accomplished physical modeller having experienced the rewarding act of creating and fully understanding a physical three-dimensional representation of your initial idea. Or you are a bit of both, and you cleverly combine a mixture of physical and digital modelling tools at your disposal today, providing you with better informed decisions throughout your design process.