Tag Archives: Architecture

How2™ Create a New Materials Library in SketchUp

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

by Fred Abler The secret of making great SketchUp models and components, in general, is twofold. It relies upon the essential and complementary skills of architecture-and-artistry. Component ‘architecture’ is the skilled use of minimal geometry to achieve a maximal representation. … Continue reading →

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Towards a ‘Sixth Sense’

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

by Fred Abler I admit to a weakness for GeoPorn. I am not ashamed. I subscribe to all the cable channels : Discovery, NatGeo, Science Channels (both 1 and 2), The BBC, and the Travel Channel. My all-time favorite shows … Continue reading →

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Occupy GeoDesign

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Formfonts 3D Models

by Fred Abler   The OCCUPY MOVEMENT:  Lessons in Accidental Branding There are creeping indications that branding and identity are co-evolving with new media in ways not yet fully appreciated. The Occupy Wall Street (O.W.S.) movement is a case in … Continue reading →

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ESRI’s CityEngine – In praise of forced compromise..and electric sheep!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Formfonts 3D Models

By Fred Abler In school, young architects quickly learn that severe constraints are often their best friend. Then as professional designers, we routinely seek the deepest design constraints early to begin negotiating the forced compromise of good design. Not surprising … Continue reading →

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