Patent ID: 6836752
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
An architectural design system comprising:a resource storage means for storing a plurality of building references; a custom storage means for storing a plurality of characteristics of building features; a search term storage means having sections for storing a plurality of predefined search terms, the sections comprising at least one of a physical environmental features section, an assembled building components section, and a building elements section; a user interface means for allowing a user to select a search term from the plurality of predefined search terms stored in the search term storage means wherein upon selecting a search term, the user interface allows selection of one of a resource search and a custom search; a processing means for conducting the resource search and the custom search, wherein the custom search facilitates selection of a particular item from the plurality of building references, and the resource search enables retrieval of further information related to the selected search term from the plurality of building references; and wherein said processing means enables the selection of a particular item where substantially complete building plans are not available to the user.