Information Technology Infrastructure Needs in Architecture

Paperless activities require robust IT solutions

Dina Battisto, Ph.D., M.ArchAssociate Professor, School of Architecture

OVERVIEW Example 1: Distance Education & Communication

Virtual Studio

Collaborative Technology

Virtual Studio Reviews

Power PointPolyCom

Smart BoardInternet

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

OVERVIEW Example 2: Architectural ConstructionRob Miller, Clemson Architecture Center - Charleston

Laser/CNC connection - the 3D model files were sent to a commercial fabrication company to cut the full scale parts on a CNC machine

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

OVERVIEW Example 3: Modeling and SimulationsVincent Blouin, Architecture and Material Sciences & Engineering

Structural analysis of the Hunley Submarine. Simulation of catastrophic scenario.

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

OVERVIEW Example 4: Modeling and SimulationsKeith Green, Architecture and MSE

NURBS modelling and animation software for virtual prototyping, animated simulations, and CAD/CAM fabrication.

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

OVERVIEW Example 5: Architectural RenderingArchitecture + Health1. COLLECTIONS

People to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

Example 5: Architectural Rendering (continued)Architecture + Health

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

David Ruthven, A+H Graduate StudentCenter for Health Facilities Design and Testing Lab - Concept

Example 6: 3D AnimationsPaul Steelman, Steelman Partners LLP1. COLLECTIONS

People to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support

OVERVIEWExample Projects/Applications: Architectural rendering using software, 3-D animations,

modeling, and simulations, Design and Research Integration, IT guided outputs – laser cutting, rapid prototyping,

communication and distance education

Current Challenges:Firewalls, Bandwidth, Servers, File storage, Access privileges,

Security, Site licenses issues, Access to software, Compatibility of software versions, Computational power,

Printing availability,

Solutions or Exemplars:Humanities grid, parallel computing to maximize

computational power, render farm, distributed computing, Site licenses, Wireless hotspots, State-of-the-art hardware,

software and peripherals, printing capabilities,

1. COLLECTIONSPeople to information

2. COLLABORATIONSPeople to people

3. TOOLS & CONNCECTIVITYPeople to tools, hardware, software

4. SERVICES, SOLUTIONS,INCENTIVESPeople to support