Bits and Spaces: CAAD for Physiscal, Virtual and Hybrid Architecture at ETH Zurich

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Summary: Great Read, Interesting Research
Review: At first I wasn't sure what to think upon opening this book, but now I'm very glad that I took the chance to get it. Everything about the book from the layout to its graphic design to the interactivity of the content (which is greatly enhanced by the impressive cd-rom included with the book)is a step above. As far as content goes the book contains a great deal of provocative thought. It offers the reader a glimpse of what is and what could be for the future of architecture and design professions in general. The title could be a bit misleading because it isn't so much about CAD in the strictest sense as it is about the inevitable interaction and meshing of architecture, computers, and current and future technologies that may very well offer a different kind of architecture than what we know today. The fact that it is a book that has been very recently published and includes relatively up to date information (including projects from the year 2000) is also a definite plus considering the fast and furious rate of technological progress we're experiencing. All in all, a great book. Futurist thinkers will not regret this buy.

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Summary: Impressive Research Projects !
Review: This book is a 'must' for those of us in the field of architecture + media + computers.

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Summary: Impressive research works!
Review: This book is great! It is really a 'must' for those of us in the area of architecture + media + computers.

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Summary: A Wonderful book
Review: Visit bitsandspaces.ethz.ch to get a first impression of the books contents, and then try to imagine the best book possible made out of this material. This is what you will get.

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful book
Review: Visit bitsandspaces.ethz.ch to get a first impression of the books contents, and then try to imagine the best book possible made out of this material. This is what you will get.