Virtual Design Studio

Appendix III: Studio Bulletins

Appendix Ill: Studio Bulletins To: pinup@architecture.ubc Subject: Bulletin #1, Strategy The overall strategy is open to the individual initiative of each participant and might require considerable problem solving skills on the part of all. This is the first bulletin discussing the technical aspects of the project. 1. Solid Model: The use of a solid modeller is encouraged. AME (Advanced Modelling Extension) is availablewith v.11 AutoCad in all schools. When posting your models in the library, make sure that all solids are converted to mesh representation (using SOLMESH command ) before you DXF out your models to rendering software like WavefrontAdvanced Visualizer. Keep your model simple. 2. Surface Model: ShouId you use asurface modeller please mark your file accordingly. Make sure that your model is consistently surfaced so the normals can be easily reversed. Ifpossible run atest render before posting your model. Keep your model simple. 3. Naming of the files: The use of a consistent file naming procedure has to be agreed upon a-priori. For example the file name 'tom-sec1.dwg' will stand for: 'tom-' = designer name (max 4 characters); 'sec1'; = section version 1, could be also 'pln2', 'elv3' (max. 4 characters); '.dwg' = file type, could be also.dxf,.obj,.rgb,.tif,.sgi (max. 3 characters). 4. Data Transfer: Importing and exporting files from The Digital Pinup Board (DPB) will be done over Internet with FTP (File Transfer Procedure) and with staff assistance . The acceptable file formats are: DXF (binary or ASCII), DWG (Acad. v.11, binary), SGI (bit map compressed on SGI, binary), TIF (bit map compressed in UNIX, binary). When a new design file is posted on the Digital Pinup Board, a brief description of it issued via email would be helpful. 5. DPB Login Procedures: The login procedures and pass words to access the Digital Pinup Board will be issued at a later date. 6. Hand-out Material: Analog: Slides, Measured Drawings. Digital: 1.) 20 Plan ofthe historical fabric (see file: vil-plan.dwg). 2.) Solid model (not meshed) (see file viISolid.dwg) 3.) 3D Schematic Surface Model (see:vil-- -urf.dwg)-yet to come. 186 Virtual Design Studio To: pinup Subject: Bulletin #2, OPB Login Set-up In pinup/Handout directory you will find the following files: (as in ubcBLT3.txt - copy of this errata in ASCII etc, i.e. as in bulletin #3). Login info: This information will unable you to access digital Pinup Board at UBC: Internet address xxx.xx.xx.x, account: pinup, password: xxxxxx. (please keep it on need to know basis). The proposed deadline for the first stage Thursday midnight Harvard time. Any changes? If so, please notify via e-mail. To: pinup Subject: Bulletin #3, Oownload Ready We are ready to start our project. In the handoutdirectory you will find thefollowingfiles: 1.) "hand1 txt" Binaryfile, MicrosoftWord, Macintosh.ltcontains the last version of Handout, (as sentto Bill Mitchell in draft).ltalso includes Bulletin #1. 2.) "vilplan" Binary, AutoCad drawing file with the 20 floor plan ofthe village. 3.) "vilsold1.dwg", Binary, Solid model in AME AutoCad of the village historical fabric. 4.) '"'vilsold1.dxf"" Oxf ASCII of the above. 5.) "vilsold1.obj" Wavefront file translated with: "dxf-obj -L -1" Please download the above and use it as handout. We did test-render item 5 and it looks good. In general there is no problem with reversed surfaces if you model your house in AME (auto solid), but it is important to remember to mesh ("solmesh") solid model before you dxf-outtothe renderer. Ouringthefirstweekstudents will design the village house. In order to distribute selected plots among the schools I marked them 1,2 and 3. HKU will take 1, GSO/MIT will take 2 and UBC 3. After modelling and test rendering the house, please place it in the pinup account. To: pinup@architecture.ubc Subject: Bulletin #4 Naming Conventions/Narrative Reminder! files shall be named using the following convention: 'AKA'-file description'.'file format', Example: 'brad-h1.obj' This Wavefront object file was created by Brad. It is version one of his house model. Example: 'cate-pers1.sgi'This isa bitmap imageofCate's house in Silicon Graphics format. Example: 'wayr-house.dxf' This is an AutoCad model of Wayne's house translated into dxf format. Consistent file naming is a must to facilitate virtual collaboration. Narrative. Once your house model/image(s) have been posted e-mail a brief narrative describing your intentions to...