Basics Model Building is the compact technical reference that walks architecture students through model typologies, materials, tools, and techniques — covering both traditional construction methods and digital model building in a single, focused volume.
About This Book
Physical models remain the most direct way to test and communicate spatial ideas — no drawing or computer simulation closes the gap between concept and built reality quite like a well-made model. This title addresses that craft directly, giving students concise, practical grounding in the full range of model-making practice: from working models used to develop a design to polished presentation models intended for client and jury review. The updated edition extends its scope to include digital model building, reflecting how physical and computational fabrication methods now sit side by side in contemporary architectural education and practice.
Key Features
- 80 pages of illustrated guidance on model typologies, materials, tools, and construction techniques
- Published by Birkhäuser, third edition
What You'll Discover
- A clear taxonomy of model types — working models versus presentation models — and when each is appropriate in the design process
- Material and tool selection criteria for achieving specific spatial and representational effects
- Step-by-step techniques for professional-quality model construction at an introductory level
- How digital model building integrates with and extends traditional physical fabrication methods
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Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 80
- Dimensions: 220 x 155 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783035621860
- Publisher: Birkhäuser
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architecture students learning model-making fundamentals, educators seeking a concise studio reference, and practitioners refreshing their knowledge of digital and physical fabrication techniques.