Computer-aided design (CAD) tools play a significant role in architectural detailing. They help architects and designers to create detailed and precise drawings that can be used for various stages of the building process, from initial concept design to construction and fabrication.
CAD tools allow architects to create 2D and 3D drawings of buildings, including detailed elevations, sections, and floor plans. These drawings can be easily edited and modified, allowing architects to quickly make changes and adjustments as needed. CAD tools can also help architects to visualize complex building designs and to test their ideas in a virtual environment before construction begins.
Another important role of CAD tools in architectural detailing is the creation of building models that can be used for fabrication and construction. These models can be used to create detailed shop drawings, prefabricated components, and other building elements that can be manufactured off-site and assembled on-site.
Overall, CAD tools have revolutionized architectural detailing by providing architects and designers with powerful tools to create detailed and precise drawings that can be used throughout the building process.
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