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Information Technology Infrastructure Needs in Architecture
Paperless activities require robust IT solutions
Dina Battisto, Ph.D., M.ArchAssociate Professor, School of Architecture
OVERVIEW Example 1: Distance Education & Communication
Virtual Studio
Collaborative Technology
Virtual Studio Reviews
Power PointPolyCom
Smart BoardInternet
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
OVERVIEW Example 2: Architectural ConstructionRob Miller, Clemson Architecture Center - Charleston
Laser/CNC connection - the 3D model files were sent to a commercial fabrication company to cut the full scale parts on a CNC machine
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
OVERVIEW Example 3: Modeling and SimulationsVincent Blouin, Architecture and Material Sciences & Engineering
Structural analysis of the Hunley Submarine. Simulation of catastrophic scenario.
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
OVERVIEW Example 4: Modeling and SimulationsKeith Green, Architecture and MSE
NURBS modelling and animation software for virtual prototyping, animated simulations, and CAD/CAM fabrication.
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
OVERVIEW Example 5: Architectural RenderingArchitecture + Health1. COLLECTIONS
People to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
Example 5: Architectural Rendering (continued)Architecture + Health
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
David Ruthven, A+H Graduate StudentCenter for Health Facilities Design and Testing Lab - Concept
Example 6: 3D AnimationsPaul Steelman, Steelman Partners LLP1. COLLECTIONS
People to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support
OVERVIEWExample Projects/Applications: Architectural rendering using software, 3-D animations,
modeling, and simulations, Design and Research Integration, IT guided outputs – laser cutting, rapid prototyping,
communication and distance education
Current Challenges:Firewalls, Bandwidth, Servers, File storage, Access privileges,
Security, Site licenses issues, Access to software, Compatibility of software versions, Computational power,
Printing availability,
Solutions or Exemplars:Humanities grid, parallel computing to maximize
computational power, render farm, distributed computing, Site licenses, Wireless hotspots, State-of-the-art hardware,
software and peripherals, printing capabilities,
1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information
2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people
3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software
4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support