Towards an integrative paradigm of digitally procured architecture a case study of Singapore's construction 21 initiative and its effects on architecture practices (Record no. 43624)
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| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 721 |
| Item number | CHE |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Cheng, Min Ming |
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| Title | Towards an integrative paradigm of digitally procured architecture a case study of Singapore's construction 21 initiative and its effects on architecture practices |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Australia |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | University Melbourne |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2004 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 138p. |
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| Formatted contents note | CONTENTS<br/>Preface iv<br/>Acknowledgements v<br/>Abbreviations vi<br/>List of Figures vii<br/>List of Tables vii<br/>Chapter 1 Introduction 'A World Class Builder in the Knowledge Age'<br/>1.1 Background 1<br/>1.2 Research questions and aims 4<br/>1.3 Approach and methodology 5<br/>Chapter 2 Architectural Knowledge and the Evolution of the Profession<br/>2.1 Introduction 7<br/>2.2 Brief survey of historical developments 7<br/>2.2.1 Tracing the history of the 'Architect' 7<br/>2.2.2 Changing scope of the role of 'Architect' 11 <br/>2.3 The place of architects in today's construction industry 15<br/>2.3.1 The fragmented industry 15<br/>2.3.2 Myopic specialization' or 'flexible specialization'? 17<br/>2.3 Summary 20<br/>Chapter 3 Information Technology use in Architecture and Building<br/>3.1 Introduction 21<br/>3.2 Background 22<br/>3.2.1 History of computer use in architecture 22<br/>3.2.2 Historical context of interactive graphics and Computer Aided Design (CAD) 25<br/>3.3 CAD software usage patterns 27<br/>3.4 Architectural practice and CAD technology: 30<br/>Significant issues<br/>3.4.1 Gulf between desires and reality 30<br/>3.4.2 The difficulty of representation 32<br/>3.4.3 The need for a more critical look into IT 33<br/>use in building design firms<br/>3.4.4 The effect that digital tools have on design thinking 34<br/>3.4.5 Standardization and interchangeable formats 36<br/>3.4.6 Knowledge and IT in the AEC industry 37<br/>3.5 Firm types and CAD technology 38<br/>3.6 Summary 40<br/>Chapter 4 Case study of Singapore's Construction 21 Initiative and its Effects<br/>4.1 Introduction 41<br/>4.2 Brief history of architecture in Singapore 42<br/>4.3 Singapore's economy 43<br/>4.4 Information technology development in Singapore 46<br/>4.5 Singapore's Architects 47<br/>4.6 Background of the construction industry in Singapore 52<br/>4.6.1 The makeup of the construction industry 52<br/>4.6.2 The Housing Development Board and the<br/>Construction Industry 53<br/>4.6.3 Construction exports 57<br/>4.6.4 Problems in the Singaporean construction industry 58<br/>and its technological solution<br/>4.7 Construction 21 (C21) and related issues affecting 59<br/>the construction industry in Singapore<br/>4.7.1 Computer use in the construction industry 64<br/>- Survey by the BCA / Technowledge Asia in 2000<br/>4.7.2 CORENET - Construction and Real Estate Network 72<br/>4.7.3 Singapore national CAD standards CP83 77<br/>4.7.4 SIACAD Pte. Ltd. 78<br/>4.7.5 Government building projects 81<br/>4.8 Case study one: Esplanade, Theatres by the Bay 81<br/>4.9 Case study two: Three architectural practices 86<br/>4.9.1 Firm A 86<br/>4.9.2 Firm B 91<br/>4.9.3 Firm C 95<br/>4.9.4 Findings from the case studies of architectural practices 99<br/>4.10 Summary 102<br/>Chapter 5 Analysis and Conclusion 105<br/>Bibliography 125<br/>Appendix A List of interview questions for architectural practices 133<br/><br/><br/><br/> |
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| 9 (RLIN) | 40917 |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Dave, Bharat (Guide) |
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| Country | Australia |
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| Topic | Gratis from Dr. Bharat Dave |
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