The Codewriting Workbook: Creating Computational Architecture in AutoLISP [Paperback]

Robert J. Krawczyk (Author), William J. Mitchell (Foreword)

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 1 edition (Jan 1 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568987927
ISBN-13: 978-1568987927
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 17.5 x 3 cm
Shipping Weight: 839 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #510,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The Codewriting Workbook introduces students and practi-tioners to basic programming concepts for computer-aided design (CAD). Through a series of guided exercises and examples, readers learn how to develop and write procedures for creating two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models using a variety of algorithmic functions. Each exercise begins with a simple concept and evolves into a family of possible solutions. A primer on programming, The Codewriting Workbook presents efficient methods for computing singular results that, when compounded, generate the broadest range of design possibilities. Though exercises are presented in AutoLISP, the workbook outlines general processes for structuring procedures that can be adapted to almost any CAD-based scripting language.

About the Author

Robert J. Krawczyk is on the faculty of the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. During his nineteen years at IIT, he has developed and taught a series of CAD and digital design courses covering 2D and 3D CAD, image composition, animation, and form generation methods. In addition to teaching, he is an advisor in the PhD program on form generation, fractals, 3D blob modeling and other related digital design methods. Digital art and design exhibits have included the ACADIA Digital Media 2000 and 2001 exhibits, InterSculpt 2001 and 1999, and TeleSculpture 2001 and 1999. Digital artworks including the Spirolateral Series have been recently shown at the University of Michigan, University of London, and the SOMARTS Gallery in San Francisco.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Both computer and art libraries at the college level will find it a winner, July 18 2009

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This review is from: The Codewriting Workbook: Creating Computational Architecture in AutoLISP (Paperback)

THE CODEWRITING WORKBOOK: CREATING COMPUTATIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN AUTOLISP was conceived as a primer for architects and artists and introduces such students to basic programming concepts for CAD design. Guided exercises using algorithmic functions show how to develop two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models alike, while a companion cd offers all 400 AutoLISP scripts presented in the book. Both computer and art libraries at the college level will find it a winner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good AutoLISP shape generation primer, April 8 2011

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This review is from: The Codewriting Workbook: Creating Computational Architecture in AutoLISP (Paperback)

Great introduction to simple AutoLISP routines, and a good source of inspiration. I was a bit dissapointed that none of this author's spirolateral or cellular automata routines were included, but all the information you'd need to learn to code them yourself is here. And the included CD helps so you aren't stuck with data entry. The real virtue is when you edit the routines yourself and develop a feel for the drawings produced.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!, Jan 25 2010

By I. M. Papuc - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Codewriting Workbook: Creating Computational Architecture in AutoLISP (Paperback)

The most comprehensive, easy to read guide in this subject I have come across. This book is an excellent introduction to programming in AUTOLisp. A must for designers, engineers, and anyone with an imagination and wonder for the manipulation of shapes around us! Thank you, Mr. Krawczyk, for a wonderful book.

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