'Architects and other designers inhabit a curious borderland between the virtual and the physical. They have always been concerned with conjuring up things that don't exist but might, imagining them in detail, and eventually finding ways to translate these visions into physical reality. Editor(s): Brandon, Peter S.; Kocaturk, Tuba. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations (some col.), plans. BIC Classification: TNK; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 918. . 2008. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1405170247
ISBN 13: 9781405170246
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry.

It addresses a range of innovative developments, state of the art applications, research work and theoretical arguments with regard to the use of virtual technologies in design, construction and procurement. From a future oriented perspective, the book presents what can be expected from the next generation of these technologies.

About the Author

Peter Brandon is Professor and Director of Salford University Think Lab and Centre for Virtual Environments, as well as Director of Strategic Programmes, School of Construction & Property Management, University of Salford, UK.

Tuba Kocaturk is Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technology and Coordinator of MSc Development in Digital Design, School of Construction & Property Management, University of Salford, UK.

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