Includes bibliographical references (p. 107) and index.

Machine generated contents note: The evolution of digital processes -- Digital planning technologies -- Geographic information systems -- Analysis techniques -- mapping -- Simulation and optimization -- Computer-aided architectural design (CAAD) -- Rule-based planning -- parametrics -- Digital capture -- terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) -- Project room -- the transparent project -- Digital interfaces in construction -- Legal challenges in the context of digital planning processes -- Digital production technologies -- Generative procedures -- Rapid procedures -- CNC precast concrete elements -- Robot-aided assembly of individual elements -- 3D printing on a large scale -- Subtractive procedures -- CNC laser cutting -- CNC jet cutting -- CNC hot wire cutting -- CNC milling -- Jointed-arm robotics -- Forming processes -- CNC bending edges -- CNC punching and nibbling -- Pressure forming -- Project examples -- Digital generation of a supporting structure -- The Sphere at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt -- Pedestrian bridge in Reden -- Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne -- Hungerburg funicular in Innsbruck -- National Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw -- Taichung Metropolitan Opera House in Taiwan -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Literature: reference books and articles -- Manufacturers, companies and academic institutions.