Digital fabrication can be used in site modeling in various ways, such as:
1. Creating accurate 3D models of the site: Digital fabrication allows for accurate 3D models of the site to be created, which can be used as a reference for site analysis and design.
2. Prototyping Site Elements: With digital fabrication, designers can create prototypes of site elements such as building components to better understand how they will look and function in the final project.
3. Custom Topography Models: Traditional site models can be time-consuming and costly to produce, but using digital fabrication tools, custom topography models can be created easily and quickly.
4. Visualizing Landscaping Features: Digital fabrication can also be used to create 3D models of landscaping features, such as retaining walls, terraces, and steps, to help visualize how they will look in the final project.
5. Material Exploration: Digital fabrication tools such as 3D printing and CNC routing can be used to explore different materials for site elements, allowing designers to test out different materials and textures.
Overall, digital fabrication can help bring site modeling to life in ways that were previously not possible, allowing designers to better understand site conditions and create more accurate and visually appealing designs.
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