tailieunhanh - Furniture

We describe two projects that explore this territory of easy-to-use domain-oriented tools that help naïve users design three-dimensional models. Using the Furniture Factory users sketch, model, and produce a class of furniture models. The Designosaur enables its users to make models of dinosaurs, both real and imaginary. Both projects enable users to begin by sketching a design and both employ a laser cutter as the output medium, to cut model materials from flat material such as wood or plastic sheets. Both use embedded knowledge about the design domain and manufacturing process to implicitly help users make design decisions or add. | 5 Furniture GENERAL PRINCIPLES The main considerations are identified under the different items of street furniture below. Summary issues include Choose street furniture to relate to its location and local distinctiveness and reinforce a sense of place Different items of street furniture should relate to each other in terms of design siting and colour Avoid causing clutter Reduce to a minimum defensive street furniture such as railings and bollards Retain and refurbish distinctive historic elements of street furniture. PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN GUIDE 49 5 Furniture SEATING Design general principles Different types of designs are recommended for differing areas to reinforce the individual character of these areas although the aim is for a limited range of seats to strengthen the visual character of the borough and coordinate public space designs chosen are periodically subject to change because occasionally products are no longer made or improved products may be made available. Occasionally there is the opportunity for a one-off design and old distinctive seating should be retained where possible. Detail Seating should normally include armrests and backs to assist the elderly. Central armrests should be considered where sleeping on benches is likely to be a problem. Steel seating is sometimes used in circular or curved form where space allows. Siting The following considerations need to be taken into account Avoid causing obstruction to main lines of movement Consider any possible security implications for adjoining proper ty Avoid very isolated seating or seating where there is a poor view of those approaching Avoid locations likely to be used for the consumption of alcohol Consider the views. Is there an interesting attractive outlook Is a seat needed as an incidental stop or a likely waiting area Sunny positions are generally preferable but shaded seating is also needed in summer. If seating is proposed under trees check that the tree is suitable