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This programme looks at how computers have been used in the design of new buildings - most notably with Computer Aided Design in the production of 2D drawings. It goes on to look at recent approach...es that have involved the simulation of buildings including detailed models of the building's functions modelled in three dimensions using virtual reality.
Metadata describing this Open University video programme
Module code and title: M206, Computing: an object-oriented approach
Item code: M206; 08
First transmission date: 1997
Published: 1997
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Duration: 00:29:10
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Producer: Andrew Law
Contributors: Roger Blundell; James Bolam; Mike Davies
Publisher: BBC Open University
Keyword(s): CAD; Early 1960's computers; Heathrow Airport tunnel; Virtual reality building plans
Master spool number: DOU9014
Production number: FOUM553T
Videofinder number: 5778
Available to public: no