D5: Information Retrieval for Urban Planning and Design
Objectives
The objective of this module is to educate art and design students on how to utilize IR technology
for Urban Planning and Design.
Description
This module provides a coverage of issues related to:
- A brief overview of web search engines and directories
- A brief overview of portals, search engines and digital libraries for urban planning and design
- How to use Google Earth and Google SketchUp
Class Notes
- GIS Urban Design: Electronic Implementation for Urban Design ELDS
- GIS Urban Design Examples
- Web Search Engines and Directories
- Online IR Systems and Digital Libraries
Tutorials of Google Earth
- A Brief Video Tutorial on How to Use Google Earth
- Google Earth - A Health Information Portal and Search Engine
- See Google Earth in Action - Product Tour
- How to Use Google Earth - Google Earth Help Center
Tutorials of Google SketchUp
- Google SketchUp - Model your world
- Video Tutorials of Google SketchUp
- How to Use Google SketchUp - Google SketchUp Help Center
Flash Demonstrations of Search and Download Information from Online Databases
Suggested Readings and Resources
On the Web
