Building Architectural and Interior Design Models Fast!: An Easy to Follow Step-By-Step Guide to Constructing Design Studio Models

"Building Architectural & Interior Design Models Fast" is an easy to follow introduction to model building. It is written for the first-time model builder, whether they are a design student or a professional working in the design field. Fully illustrated steps guide the reader through the construction of a typical model as it would be constructed by a design student. this book also describes how to construct various building and landscape components: COLUMNS-BEAMS-WALLS-WALL MATERIALS-WINDOWS-DOORS-ROOFS-ROOFING MATERIALS-SKYLIGHTS- SPACE FRAMES- TRELLISES - STAIRS- DOMES- AWNINGS- DECKS- PATIOS- FENCES- TREES- GROUND COVERS- LAKES- POOLS- OCEANS- PEOPLE- CARS- STREETS- PARKING LOTS- BOATS- PLANES --- Chapter 2 is devoted solely to the construction of a one story house model which is typically a student's first design project. This chapter will show you the fastest means of constructing a model and can be read first before any other chapters. The book also talks about making revisions to a model, how to apply various glues, and how to cut boards and plastics most often used by the beginning model maker, without the need of any power tolls. Every model component described in this book can be built at your drafting board using common drafting equipment, achieving results equal to a professional model maker. This book will save you many hours of your valuable time.