MODERN ARCHITECTURAL SOFTWARE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS. «PIPELINE»

Abstract

The article examines the methodology of programs used by architects and other specialists in creative specialties. The transition to remote work has changed the standards of teaching and working material in Higher Education Institutions and forced most of society to use modern computer technologies. The main problem of the software is its constant updating, which leads to the difficulty of self-study, regardless of the availability of a huge amount of information on Internet resources. Moreover, depending on the specialization of the profession, as well as personal interests, at least three or four programs are required. At the moment, due to the limitations of computers and the complexity of programming such programs, such multifunctional programs that would cover all the necessary needs do not exist. All this gave birth to such a term as «pipeline» (conveyor) in the professional environment. The essence of the term is the correct sequence of stages and programs through which the model passes. The most common software methodology used by architects is as follows: by spatial functionality – 2D graphic editors (raster, vector and fairly new interface editors), 3D modeling programs and 4D (+ time) editors for creating animation. 3D programs are divided by model construction technologies: polygonal modeling (High Poly, Low Poly), curve-based NURBS technology, and BIM information building model. 3D also includes visualization programs, namely photo-realistic ones based on Ray-Trace technology, programs for online visualization (Real-time) and games. These programs will be relevant for study for another 6–7 years. Now, there is a trend of software providers moving from installing programs on users' computers to online services, as they did with Photoshop. This allows you to use the necessary programs on an inexpensive computer.