This book is a step-by-step guide about how to create convincing
architectural models. Borne out of the authors' experience and enjoyment
in the use of models in education and in professional practice, it is
an essential manual for students of spatial disciplines, such as urban
planning, garden and landscape architecture, public space or interior
design, and anyone with an interest in model making.
Many people
see a model as a finished product, but it can be much more than that.
Models can be used in the study and research phases of a project and are
essential as design and communication tools until the final
presentation model is ready to be finalized. In this manual, each of
these applications is explained in detail. Readers discover the most
appropriate type of model to match the look and mode of work.
Furthermore, the practical side of model construction is explained and
illustrated.
The three types of models that run parallel to each
other include the research, communication, and presentation models, and
these are illustrated with real-life scenarios from architecture and
design offices around the world, which is a unique and vital aspect to
this book. The manual can be seen as a roadmap for the manufacture of
models and a detailed reference book for outlining the latest materials
and techniques
