Friday, January 13, 2012

Converting 3D Furniture Models to Fabricatable Parts and Connectors

Manfred Lau, Akira Ohgawara, Jun Mitani and Takeo Igarashi SIGGRAPH 2011 Although there is an abundance of 3D models available, most of them exist only in virtual simulation and are not immediately usable as physical objects in the real world. We solve the problem of taking as input a 3D model of a man-made object, and automatically generating the parts and connectors needed to build the corresponding physical object. We focus on furniture models, and we define formal grammars for IKEA cabinets and tables. We perform lexical analysis to identify the primitive parts of the 3D model. Structural analysis then gives structural information to these parts, and generates the connectors (ie nails, screws) needed to attach the parts together. We demonstrate our approach with arbitrary 3D models of cabinets and tables available online.

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Popular Basement Ideas and Designs

!±8± Popular Basement Ideas and Designs

There are many basement ideas out there. And which one you choose depends on what you are into and what are your needs. It depends really if you are a single person or you have a big family.

It depends on your lifestyle and how you see yourself in the future. Working on your basement takes a lot of time, money and effort. So that means you wouldn't want to end up with a basement that you will hardly use. That will simply be a waste.

Here are some popular basement ideas taking the country by storm:

1. Basement Bar

This is popular among bachelors because it is a place to hang out with the guys and entertain the ladies. Some sports fans would also considering transforming their basement into the sports bar of their dreams.

2. Home Theater

This is for all the film buffs out there. You can enjoy all your favorite movies in a cozy basement home theater. The exclusivity of the room will make it a more enjoyable movie watching experience.

3. Guest Bedroom

If you are tired of letting your guests sleep on the couch or extra mattresses on the floor, you can opt to remodel your basement into a guest bedroom. You can even have a toilet and bath placed there as well. This is perfect for people who always have family or friends staying over at their place.

4. Workshop

The handyman in your mind is calling out for a place of their own. If your garage is too full to accommodate a workshop, why not use your basement? You can even share it with your kids and wife and add an arts and crafts area. It will be the perfect place to make their projects.

5. Home Office

A lot of people are doing business in their home already. With the age of the computer and the internet, this makes running a home business easier. Why not take the time to create a little space for your business? This will be a great investment.

6. Home Gym

If you dread going to the gym everyday, why not build your own in the basement? Among all basement ideas mentioned, this is perfect for the busy gym buff. You don't have to drive all the way to your gym to get the exercise you need.


Popular Basement Ideas and Designs

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