Documents; such as drawings; memos and specifications; form an essential function in the design and construction industry. Throughout the lifecycle of a built asset; starting from an initial design idea; right through to a final built form and its ongoing management; thousands; even millions of documents can be used to convey various forms of information to a range of interested parties. In many ways; therefore; the success of a design; or construction-based company; relies upon an understanding of the use of documents; as well as the technologies and techniques that are used to create them. The Digital Document provides an extensive background to the issues and technologies surrounding this very important topic. It examines a technical subject in an insightful manner that is neither intimidating nor confusing; even to the novice computer user. By introducing the subject through a series of preliminary reviews of current practices and essential computing technologies; the reader is able to better appreciate the benefits and capabilities of a wide range of digital document types. This book explores the role of documents in a professional practice; examines the components; capabilities; viability; and use of digital documents in the design and construction industry; and identifies and explains many of the standards in use today.In order to facilitate a better understanding of digital document technologies; a number of essential reviews are provided including: - the definition and purpose of a document - how documents are typically used by design professionals - the nature of the digital document environment - the data types which make up digital documentsThe Digital Document is an essential reference for the architect; engineer or design professional that wants to find out more about effective communication in the digital workplace.Bruce Duyshart is an IT Project Manager with Lend Lease Corporation and specialises in the development and implementation of digital media and information management technologies on design and construction projects. He holds a Masters degree in Architecture and is also an academic associate of the Faculty of Architecture; Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. He has written numerous papers on emerging technologies in the architecture; engineering and construction industry; and has developed Internet web sites for the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and Architecture Media.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. An Actors Dream!By A CustomerJanet Sonenberg has produced a book to die for. It gives actors the opportunity to mine their undiscovered selves for material; in places where Stanislawsky never looked; the dreaming imagination. I have used these techniques and their effect is astounding. Acting deepens; and even writing gets to be much more profound. A friend of mine; a painter; used it on her art; and started to find unusual inspiration. We can only be grateful for such work. It will influence the world of art for years to come. Im glad I noticed it.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An exciting new tool for actors and directors!By A CustomerAs an actor; the more tools you have in your toolbox; the better actor you are. This book is the bible for using your dreams as another insightful and dynamic tool to enrich your character exploration. I have tried this technique and the results have been amazing and mind boggling. I was able to use my dreams to help me figure out scenes that I have been stuck in. I highly recommend this book to actors and directors and anyone who is interested in dreams.1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Think twice before buying this bookBy DisappointedThe author is more concerned about telling her own tale than creating a foundation of mentor-pupil (or author-reader) understanding. The book contains many small digressions; which makes it hard to follow. As a non-native speaker; the language and the structure of the text is difficult to read. Some passages clearly relates to cultural contexts which are not explained.I would not recommend "Dreamwork for Actors" unless you know what youre up against. Where Stanislavsky; of whom the book refers to; brilliantly captures and guides the reader; the author of this book writes boringly. I also find it strange that there are only two other reviews of this book; both of which are clearly placed there by someone with coinciding interests with that of the publisher.