This book helps make sense of all the currently used and emerging technology options impacting the architectural practice today, including CAD, specification, estimating and fee budget software, word processing, databases, multi-media presentations, animation, virtual reality, on-line services and the "information superhighway." This book guides architects on how to successfully incorporate technology into their practice to improve their own productivity and profit. The author, a well respected and highly visible practitioner, chairs the American Institute of Architects special interest group on computers.