3D Computer Model of the District of Columbia Completed by Interface Multimedia.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 Snapshot of the District's 3D Database Now on Display at the National Building Museum's Exhibit for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI AWI Armstrong World Industries, Inc (Lancaster, PA) AWI Australian Wool Innovation Limited AWI Agency for Workforce Innovation (Florida) AWI Animal Welfare Institute AWI American War of Independence ) Project Interface Multimedia, a leading provider of state-of-the-art visualization services, announced today the completion of a comprehensive 3-dimensional database of the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). . Created from a wide variety of sources, the company's 3-dimensional database model accurately and realistically displays every street, building, landmark and waterway within the city. Merging together information from the United States Geological Survey The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. (USGS USGS United States Geological Survey (US Department of the Interior) ) and the District of Columbia's GIS system, the 3-dimensional database includes accurate and overlaying information pertaining to the District's topography, infrastructure, geography and elevation data. Currently, a small fragment of the database is on display at the National Building Museum's exhibit for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI) project http://www.nbm.org/Exhibits/current/DCBuilds.html. Open through May, the display includes a series of digital renderings and computer animations developed by Interface Multimedia that helps to visualize and communicate the proposed Anacostia Waterfront Initiative development project to the public. "By integrating existing information about the District's topography, infrastructure, geography and elevations into a single 3-dimensional database we've been able to create a unique, accurate and photo-realistic computer model of the entire city, said Jeff Pulford, President of Interface Multimedia. "We will continue to update this database in order to provide the most current information on DC and to be a resource for City government planners as well as private enterprises looking to build in the District." Interface Multimedia recently created a similar -- if on a smaller scale -- 3-dimensional database for American University American University, at Washington, D.C.; United Methodist; founded by Bishop J. F. Hurst, chartered 1893, opened in 1914. It was at first a graduate school; an undergraduate college was opened in 1925. Programs provide for student research at many government institutions. . Working with the University over a period of 3 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time company developed a 3-dimensional database of the campus built on computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing". site plans from the University and USGS data. Recently, the 3-dimensional database has been used by the University in developing its marketing and fundraising materials for the Katzen Art Center Museum. Ms. Ferda Guzey, American University's Assistant Director of Planning says, "The 3D database developed by Interface Multimedia provides the university's planning department with a valuable tool for reviewing new and existing campus development. The campus model has been helpful when communicating with other departments, obtaining approvals from the Administration as well as preparing fundraising materials for specific projects." Interface Multimedia has also completed 3-dimensional databases for Chevy Chase Chevy Chase (chĕv`ē), town (1990 pop. 8,559), Montgomery co., W central Md., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; founded as a village, inc. 1914. , Rosslyn, and Sherlington that realistically display topography, infrastructure, geography and elevation data for all three areas. About Interface Multimedia With over 500 clients, Silver Spring-based Interface Multimedia is a full-service visualization firm with expertise in 3-dimensional predictive modeling for architectural, engineering, and construction professionals. Founded in 1993, Interface Multimedia's expertise in creating architectural renderings gives it a competitive edge in providing video production, animation, and multimedia services. The firm also specializes in CD-Rom presentations, branding, virtual tours Virtual Tours The phrases panoramic tour and virtual tour are often used to describe a variety of video and photographic based media. The word panorama indicates an unbroken view, so essentially, a panorama in that respect could be either a series of photographs or panning video , kiosk displays as well as web, interactive and graphic design. Interface Multimedia continues to assist Architects, Engineers and Developers in the real estate industry with the Intelligent Digital Asset Manager (iDAM), a software tool that helps manage a company's in-house media assets. The company's founding partners as well as its staff are professionally trained architects, builders, and designers. Interface Multimedia began by working primarily with building industry professionals but has since expanded its visualization efforts to include projects for municipal governments, the federal government, universities, developers, general contractors, building owners and others. Interface Multimedia clients include The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the name by which it is known, (or, as named on the building itself, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts but, locally called the The Kennedy Center , The Peabody Institute The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University is a conservatory and preparatory school located in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore, Maryland. The Peabody Conservatory of Music, one of the divisions of the Institute, is considered one of the leading music conservatories in , Coca Cola Companies, Smithsonian Institution and the World Bank. Visit www.ifmm.com or call 301/585-0068. |
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