A thorough introduction to a key new development in built environment design, this essential work presents nD modelling from development to application, assessing its impact on construction as a means of unifying design and design parameters.

This text constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing, GPC 2008, held in Kunming, China, in May 2008. The 45 revised full papers presented together with two keynote lectures were carefully reviewed and selected from 184 submissions.

This provides an in-depth explanation of all the common computer aided design terms and tools used in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors. It describes each approach with detailed analysis and practical examples. Analysis is provided of the strength and weaknesses of each application for all members of the project team, followed by review questions and further tasks. With practical examples and step-by step guides, this book is essential reading for students of design and construction, from undergraduate level onwards.

This essential book introduces the concept of nD modelling, which takes the theory of computer modelling of the built environment to n dimensions. nD modelling utilizes a decision support tool for systematic assessment and comparison between various design parameters such as cost, accessibility, maintainability, sustainability, crime, energy, whole life costing, acoustics and scheduling among others.

Constructing the Future is a comprehensive book which provides a global perspective on the concept of nD modelling and examines its impact on construction, from development to...