AboutPaul S. Brown, AIA Expertise How to work with an Architect. What to expect for design fees. What services are normally
included; what are not included? How do I find an Architect in my area? Why do I need an
Architect? How to be clear about your space needs. Why time must be managed properly.
Experience 24 years involvement in the practice of Architecture, including some teaching experience. Most of my work has been within the employment of various firms, but I have also done some small-scale projects on my own.
Particular interests include Environmental Design, "Green" Design, and Appropriate Technologies. LEED (TM) Accredited Professional.
I have some specific experience with Historic Preservation, Medical Facilities, Commercial Interiors, and Public School projects.
Education: Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree (Architecture), 1978, Miami University in Ohio. I am registered to practice professionally in the states of Massachusetts and Maine.
Question hi ya paul traci here i was jus looking to know could u describe to my what auto cad is and hw is it used to produce drawings
Answer Sure:
AutoCad is a software program sold by the AutoDesk Corporation; architects and other building designers use it to produce drawings for new buildings: floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, piping layouts, electrical plans, etc.
If you 'Google' either autocad or autodesk, you will get tons of good information.
AutoCad is used by inputing a series of commands, like 'L' to draw a line; 'extend' to have a line extend to meet another line, etc. Newer versions of AutoCad also allow creating a virtual model of a building in 3-dimensions, and allow a viewer to take a virtual walk through the proposed design.
