BASICS Fundamentals Of Presentation: Modelbuilding

Designing with Models & Modelbuilding.  Models make it possible to visualize an idea in three dimensions. Designing with models and presenting ideas is an important step in the development of a consciousness of design.

Themes:  Levels of abstraction and degrees of detail;  Model typologies;  Typical working tools and techniques; Materiality of models; Presentation possibilities

Alexander Schilling is employed as an architect and is also an independent builder of architectural models.

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  BASICS Architectural Series:  At the beginning of one's architecture studies, there are many unknowns: what is really important? how do I brainstorm a design idea? how can this idea be depicted and ultimately implemented?  BASICS is a series that imparts fundamental knowledge in compact individual volumes as well as in topical compendiums. It offers precise, step-by-step discussions, systematically covering the most important material pertaining to a given topic. Tailored to the needs of students, the series addresses all key subject areas, including design, architectural presentation, construction, professional practice, building services, landscape architecture, and urbanism.