A new publication from the Resource for Urban Design Information
A new publication from the Resource for Urban Design Information, coming September 2008
In the last 20 years, computers and technology have revolutionised the built environment sector.
The impact of technology on all aspects of placemaking is enormous – affecting professionals,
policy makers and communities alike
Please contact John Mwanza on 0845 270 7894 for further details, or email john@rudi.net for partnership opportunities
- Computer Aided Design applications have advanced the creation and analysing of masterplan designs
- 3D and virtual reality applications are changing the way that designs are presented and experienced
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS), GPS and 3G data applications are transforming the way both professionals and the public understand, describe and communicate about place
- Web-based applications are enabling professional practitioners and policy makers to visualise complex information and to instigate much-needed community dialogue about placemaking
This editorially-led publication will:- Describe and explain the technologies available to placemakers
- Explore the innovative ways that technologies are being used via analysis, case studies and interviews
- Present an overview of technological advances coming from the higher education sector
- Focus on new technologies aimed at supporting the zero carbon development agenda
It will review and list the latest built environment technology products:
- Software packages and applications
- Software services
- Mapping technologies
- Digital imaging and scanning technologies
- GIS applications and datasets
- GPS systems and peripherals
- Web-based applications
