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082			_a721 _bCHE
100			_aCheng, Min Ming _946490
245			_aTowards an integrative paradigm of digitally procured architecture a case study of Singapore's construction 21 initiative and its effects on architecture practices
260			_aAustralia _bUniversity Melbourne _c2004
300			_a138p.
505			_aCONTENTS Preface iv Acknowledgements v Abbreviations vi List of Figures vii List of Tables vii Chapter 1 Introduction 'A World Class Builder in the Knowledge Age' 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Research questions and aims 4 1.3 Approach and methodology 5 Chapter 2 Architectural Knowledge and the Evolution of the Profession 2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 Brief survey of historical developments 7 2.2.1 Tracing the history of the 'Architect' 7 2.2.2 Changing scope of the role of 'Architect' 11 2.3 The place of architects in today's construction industry 15 2.3.1 The fragmented industry 15 2.3.2 Myopic specialization' or 'flexible specialization'? 17 2.3 Summary 20 Chapter 3 Information Technology use in Architecture and Building 3.1 Introduction 21 3.2 Background 22 3.2.1 History of computer use in architecture 22 3.2.2 Historical context of interactive graphics and Computer Aided Design (CAD) 25 3.3 CAD software usage patterns 27 3.4 Architectural practice and CAD technology: 30 Significant issues 3.4.1 Gulf between desires and reality 30 3.4.2 The difficulty of representation 32 3.4.3 The need for a more critical look into IT 33 use in building design firms 3.4.4 The effect that digital tools have on design thinking 34 3.4.5 Standardization and interchangeable formats 36 3.4.6 Knowledge and IT in the AEC industry 37 3.5 Firm types and CAD technology 38 3.6 Summary 40 Chapter 4 Case study of Singapore's Construction 21 Initiative and its Effects 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 Brief history of architecture in Singapore 42 4.3 Singapore's economy 43 4.4 Information technology development in Singapore 46 4.5 Singapore's Architects 47 4.6 Background of the construction industry in Singapore 52 4.6.1 The makeup of the construction industry 52 4.6.2 The Housing Development Board and the Construction Industry 53 4.6.3 Construction exports 57 4.6.4 Problems in the Singaporean construction industry 58 and its technological solution 4.7 Construction 21 (C21) and related issues affecting 59 the construction industry in Singapore 4.7.1 Computer use in the construction industry 64 - Survey by the BCA / Technowledge Asia in 2000 4.7.2 CORENET - Construction and Real Estate Network 72 4.7.3 Singapore national CAD standards CP83 77 4.7.4 SIACAD Pte. Ltd. 78 4.7.5 Government building projects 81 4.8 Case study one: Esplanade, Theatres by the Bay 81 4.9 Case study two: Three architectural practices 86 4.9.1 Firm A 86 4.9.2 Firm B 91 4.9.3 Firm C 95 4.9.4 Findings from the case studies of architectural practices 99 4.10 Summary 102 Chapter 5 Analysis and Conclusion 105 Bibliography 125 Appendix A List of interview questions for architectural practices 133
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700			_aDave, Bharat (Guide) _952126
890			_aAustralia
891			_aGratis from Dr. Bharat Dave
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