Computer Application

1 Introduction

1.1 Read the text title and hypothesize what the text is about. Write down your hypothesis.

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1.2 What do you know concerning this issue? List your ideas in the table left column “I know”.

I know that…	I have learnt that…

 

1.3 If you know answers to these questions write them down in the space given after each question.

 

	What are computers used for in planning and constructing modern housing units?
	What are four basic categories of computer applications in the housing field?
	What are the benefits of computer application in housing?
	What is computer simulation?
	What is the most impressive part of virtual reality models?
	What does the computerized symbols library used for?
	What does computer applications of structural analysis focus on?

 

1.4 Circle in the list the words and expressions you know. Write down their translation in the table and calculate the percentage of your lexical competence.

 

	a significant impact			outside forces
	three dimensions			ultimate result
	a software program			to save time
	labor intensive			easy-to-use
	to meet a need			aging feature
	water treatment			energy-efficient
	careful planning			virtual reality
	standard appliances			cost estimates

It is an accepted fact that computers and specialized software have had a significant impact on planning, designing, constructing, and furnishing modern housing units. Computers are now used for various tasks, such as: drafting, designing, and rendering plans; adding color and shading to layouts; displaying plans in three dimensions; touring building interiors from a walk-through perspective; analyzing a housing unit’s energy use; and generating all the necessary reports. Today practically every architect, builder, and interior designer can have access to powerful drafting, that are designed to make their work easier and more efficient.

 

The four basic categories of computer applications in the housing field are: design and analysis, selection of construction elements and processes, service to clients and customers, and project management.