Word: joern
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...emergence of more sophisticated versions of computer-assisted design, CAD, which make it easier to conceive and build the most complex irregular forms. When the billowing Sydney Opera House was under construction four decades ago, it went millions of dollars over budget because of the difficulties in translating Joern Utzon's arching sail forms into a structure that would actually stand up. These days you could practically dash the thing off on your Palm Pilot. Adventurous architects are working with the same software used by aircraft engineers and special-effects designers, who also think about things like how curved...