With scripting; computer programming becomes integral to the digital design process. It provides unique opportunities for innovation; enabling the designer to customise the software around their own predilections and modes of working. It liberates the designer by automating many routine aspects and repetitive activities of the design process; freeing-up the designer to spend more time on design thinking. Software that is modified through scripting offers a range of speculations that are not possible using the software only as the manufacturers intended it to be used. There are also significant economic benefits to automating routines and coupling them with emerging digital fabrication technologies; as time is saved at the front-end and new file-to-factory protocols can be taken advantage of. Most significantly perhaps; scripting as a computing program overlay enables the tool user (designer) to become the new tool maker (software engineer). Though scripting is not new to design; it is only recently that it has started to be regarded as integral to the designers skill set rather than a technical speciality. Many designers are now aware of its potential; but remain hesitant. This book treats scripting not only as a technical challenge; requiring clear description; guidance and training; but also; and more crucially; answers the question as to why designers should script in the first place; and what the cultural and theoretical implications are. This book: Investigates the application of scripting for productivity; experimentation and design speculation. Offers detailed exploration of the scripting of Gaudiacute;s final realised design for the Sagrada Famiacute;lia; leading to file-to-factory digital fabrication. Features projects and commentary from over 30 contemporary scripting leaders; including Evan Douglis; Marc Fornes; Sawako Kaijima; Achim Menges; Neri Oxman; Casey Reas and Hugh Whitehead of Foster + Partners.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. easy-to-read format with an excellent balance of the basics of vocal pedagogyBy Rebecca S SchorschThis book is an essential and practical resource for singers of all genres. "The Owners Manual to the Voice" is laid out in a clear; easy-to-read format with an excellent balance of the basics of vocal pedagogy; medical information and practical; essential info on vocal health. It is especially useful for students. As a voice teacher who specializes in Musical Theater singing and all the popular styles under that umbrella; Dr. Gates book is a very welcome addition to my teaching resources and well-received by the young singers I teach. Finding vocal ped and health books palatable for young singers without a classical background or no foundation in pedagogy outside of voice lessons is not easy. Her language is fresh; direct; immediately comprehensible and she does an excellent job of presenting complicated principles in a digestible; *usable* form. Outstanding tips on when to seek medical attention for vocal issues; a break-down of medications and how they impact the vocal instrument; and general self-care as a vocal professional. This book is now an established resource for me along with The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults and What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Mandatory buyingBy beaglegirlI teach voice for a living and was interested when this book came out. It was such a great find; I keep it on the piano for regular reference during lessons. The most valuable part of this book; for me; was the description of hydration; which was the most complete I have ever read. This reference falls among those few books that every serious singer and teacher MUST own.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. As one reviewer said; "FINALLY!"By gkraThis book will be a treasure for singers; broadcasters; and any professional voice users to own; it contains very thorough information about the voice; medications that affect the voice; vocal anatomy; photos; and how to talk intelligently with a doctor about our "instrument." It would make a great text book for pedagogy classes.