B5- Uses of databases in design offices. 

There is an expression that states that knowledge is strength. And it has been the truth for centuries. However, in modern world the expression should be a little bit different "Data is Strength". 

Databases have a very wide application in the modern world. With the spread of the internet the need for structuring and sorting of new data erupt. There were always databases that consisted of different tables that could be cross referenced. Though modern technology made it possible to create data structures with virtual referencing that make it easier to access and use.

Design nowadays highly depends on computers. They not only provide useful software but also help to provide useful information about new trends and development of the industry. However, one of the most important features of the modern software is access to wide range of databases. All the information is being grouped and classified. Anything starting from different kinds of concrete to different type of light fixtures. Not only modern designers can base their project on using existing available products but also give their project a real life feel.

The proper software with proper database can either enhance the design or ruin it. All the projects start with an idea. Something that somebody thought of. A lot of times it starts with a piece of paper and then travels to a display. Having access to right information and right tools to use that information can help to build the project up from that original idea, adding to it. Using data collected such rain accumulation, weather patterns, seismic activity, wind strength and etc. can help to choose the right materials and even change the final look of the project.

Comments.

To Michael Manley:

I enjoyed reading your post, it is well structured and makes some good points. I liked that your pointed out how much can be done with “big data” and how hard it is to find reliable space for it. I just wanted to point out another disadvantage of having large databases is navigation. Creating and putting together, cataloging large amounts of information is not an easy task. The way the information is out together directly influence on the way it is accessed. And if it is not done correctly some of the information might be unused. 

To Brian Huynh:

Your post is very informative. I haven’t dealt with database languages before and to be frank did not know that such a thing existed. It is very fascinating that with the development of a bigger data structure there are ways to ease communications within them and make extraction of the information less complicated. However, it is good to know that SQL deals with only relational databases, that’s quite a limitation. 

To Douha Alqudaihi:

It is an interesting post about the relational databases. I like that you added a little figure to represent the way the tables are connected it made the narrative more understandable.

 It is very true that databases are everywhere. It is quite interesting how they found there way in our life and most of the time people are not even aware of their existence. And sorting function is very helpful. I buy a lot of things online and sorting through the selection help to find the right objects.