摘要: |
It is important that the skills and experiences of designers be complemented with a collection of tools that allow them to deal with complex issues and problems. Landscape architects at Washington State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service are working to determine the potential use of computer animation as a design, visualization, and analytical tool. The San Juan Skyway, in southwest Colorado, was selected as a test project because of its national visibility and the high expectations concerning the planning and design of facilities along the route. Forty-nine sites along the Skyway have been designated as possible future locations for interpretive facilities, the purpose of each facility being to enhance the experience of visitors by providing interpretation of the surrounding scenery, history, and forest management practices. The Weminuche Wilderness Overlook was selected from the 49 sites to be modeled and animated. Photo-realistic 3-D animation sequences were developed to simulate driving or walking through and around the proposed interpretive facilities in an attempt to understand the spatial experiences and dynamic interrelationships of the landscape. |