An online data repository for 3D model pieces, with a special focus on the "auxilliary" parts, or "entourage," used to give a model a certain zip. Also a working environment for long-term community development through authorship and rating (some features still to be implemented). A reinterpretation of the "Urban Data Librarian" project.

web page: http://entourage.be.washington.edu/

researchers: Brian R Johnson, Mike Denlinger, Nan-Ching Tai, Carl Servais, Sebastien Bund

presentations:
• CBE - What is Design Computing? •
• ACSA Technology Conference (2000) Beyond the Low-hanging Fruit •