This book focuseson the use of computer visionand graphics in architecture. It arose from a convergenceof several hot topics: 1. visualization of built environments for engineering; historical and other purposes; 2. virtual reconstruction of architecture from visual data of existing strucshy; tures; whether via photogrammetric or range sensing techniques; and 3. augmentation of video data of architecture with useful information. The focus here is on architecture and howto present it; enhance its abilities; make it easier to understand and make it accessibleto a larger public. Collective interest in this topic led to the International Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Architecture; whose papers are contained in this book. As editors; we were very pleased about how well the different papers chosen gavea nice focus to the topic and conference.It is clear that there are many different research approaches still active in this area - this makes it an exciting time. Wehope that this book captures that excitement and succeeds in bringing it to you.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A classicBy Rick CookThis book on jewelry making techniques for amateurs is a classic introduction to the subject. Some of the advice and equipment is dated; and the project have an Art Noveau feel to them; but it is still packed with solid advice and good techniques. However the author assumes the student is working in a completely equipped classroom and not all of the tools (such as an engraving block) are within reach of the average amateur.The book only gets four stars because it suffers in the translation to the Kindle format. No color plates; of course; and the small size of the illustrations makes it hard to see whats going on. The print version is still available and might be a better choice for someone who actually wanted to learn jewelry making from it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a different viewBy John R. Lowryexcellent basics of design; apparently now being copied by other writersA quite different view of design; older books can be very enlightening1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Really good bookBy C. ColemanGreat ideas and simple to read and understand