Abstract
Architectural Drawing for a Geospatial Environment Track: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Author(s): Thaddeus Pawlowski To architects, context is critical to both design and documentation; however, the conventions of architectural drawing disallow integration to a geospatial dataset. These conventions use information graphically but are limited in their ability to reference one piece of information to another. This paper will discuss how these conventions could be altered to produce "intelligent" architectural drawings. Drawings could become useful documents beyond the planning and construction stages of the life of buildings. I will use examples from my own work, converting legacy CAD drawings of New York City's subway system into a geospatial dataset for the New York City Office of Emergency Management. This project illustrates specific drawing practices, from the use of appropriate geometry to ways of capturing information. With a minimal amount of effort CAD drawings can become a critical tool for facility management, emergency response, and planning. Thaddeus Pawlowski OEM-NYC GIS 11 Water St brooklyn , NY 11201 US Phone: 718 422 4867 E-mail: Tpawlowski@oem.nyc.gov |
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