There are few books on the implementation of architectural models. This book presents a detailed profile of twenty creators of models from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is a current reference and easy access for architects interested in modern methods used in the performance of models. Historian and author Ansgar Oswald delves into the transformation of this profession after the advent of computer-aided design, and in his introductory essay reflects on the people who still use manual procedures in European architecture today The book presents the model as a pivotal moment in the design process.