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_id	2004_530
id	2004_530
authors	Breen, Jack
year	2004
title	Changing Roles for (Multi)Media Tools in Design - Assessing Developments and Applications of (Multi)Media Techniques in Design Education, Practice and Research
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 530-539
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.530
summary	This contribution explores the continued evolvement of the instruments of design in relation to practice and education (and potentially: research) and attempts to characterize the effects brought about by recent media ‘shifts’. For this purpose a framework has been established to identify and ‘map’ relevant design media. The relationships between various ‘traditional’ media and computer based applications are scrutinized and characterized and the opportunities which they offer are compared. The underlying conceptual framework was recently put before a group of professionals in the in the course of an experimental workshop concerning the potentials of a virtual design media ‘museum’. In the following step an attempt is made to identify changing media roles, whereby the opportunities of the educational environment – as a ‘laboratory’ for emerging developments – is stressed. Some specific tendencies are identified, notably: the combined application of different sorts of design media; the surfacing of imaginative new working methods inspired by ‘classic’ media techniques and various new ways of escaping the serious limitations of traditional computer interfaces. These developments, making use of various types of computer platforms, may be expected to contribute to more structured – and imaginative – approaches to professional design as well as to architectural education and research.
keywords	Computer Support For Learning; The Changing Role of the Design Studio; Educational Methodologies
series	eCAADe
email
last changed	2022/06/07 07:54

_id	avocaad_2003_03
id	avocaad_2003_03
authors	Dag Boutsen
year	2003
title	AN INCLUSIVE ‘WORK-METHOD’ AND A SPECIFIC SEARCH FOR FULLY SUPPORTED SOLUTIONS THROUGH SUBJECTORIENTED DESIGN (INSTEAD OF OBJECT-ORIENTED)!
source	LOCAL VALUES in a NETWORKED DESIGN WORLD - ADDED VALUE OF COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, Stellingwerff, Martijn and Verbeke, Johan (Eds.), (2004) DUP Science - Delft University Press, ISBN 90-407-2507-1.
summary	This paper talks about the hardness of CAAD.And it talks about the necessity to develop ‘soft’ CAAD.A lot of architectural adventures are stopped in the beginning or the middle of the road. Because of decisions far away from the designers or the clients. These decisions break in against some aspects of the design. Small details often kill a whole design-process.Does architectural design only belong to architects and planners ?To a “Me, myself and I”-world ? For the last 10 years, we have gained a lot of experience of designing architectural landscapes in a specific way. We design in such a way that developing projects can change or evolve strongly within themselves without losing their typical spirit. Change because of external and non-predictable events, change because of unexpected or changing circumstances, change because of the participation of new intervening people….New housing projects in Apeldoorn and Dordrecht,Rehabilitation projects in Gennevilliers (Paris) and Hellersdorf (Berlin), …Schools and hospitals in Amsterdam, …Each time very local aspects are incorporated in the different design-spirits.The networks are similar because of specific design-methods.This paper wants to explain something about this process-spirit.
keywords	Architecture, Local values, Globalisation, Computer Aided Architectural Design
series	AVOCAAD
type	normal paper
email
last changed	2006/01/16 21:38

_id	sigradi2004_095
id	sigradi2004_095
authors	Max Lira Veras Xavier de Andrade
year	2004
title	O ensino da disciplina de informática aplicada à arquitetura: Uma experiência pedagógica [The teaching of the course "Computer Science Applied to Architecture": A Pedagogical Experience]
source	SIGraDi 2004 - [Proceedings of the 8th Iberoamerican Congress of Digital Graphics] Porte Alegre - Brasil 10-12 november 2004
summary	This paper argues about one teaching experience that begun at the present semester in a subject called Informática Aplicada à Arquitetura. This subject is part of the third semester.s course in Architecture and Urbanism. Although, many new experiences that shows some didactic changes, that subject was structured in bases of an old .AUTOCAD course.. Our proposition was changing in this structure and introducing a discussion about new methodology of teaching of .Informática Aplicada a Arquitetura.. The general objective is discussing about a new methodology of teaching this subject in architecture and urbanism course. The paper conclude that, in spite of a very preliminary conclusion, it shows that is fundamental changing the idea of this subject introducing new discursion and new form of adapt ting this subject with the new concept of design in architecture.
series	SIGRADI
email
last changed	2016/03/10 09:55

_id	2004_471
id	2004_471
authors	Roberts, Andrew
year	2004
title	From Pin-up to Slideshow: Effects of Changing Media on ‘crit’ Assessment Cardiff University
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 471-478
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.471
summary	The assessment of architectural design project work, which forms the majority of the work produced by students in schools of architecture, is usually assessed through the process of critical review (otherwise known as a ‚crit‘ or jury). The traditional method of critical review usually involves the student describing work displayed on a wall directly in front of a panel of critics. Difficulties emerge when students wish to incorporate dynamic, computer generated content into their presentations. Architectural practice is increasingly turning to the ‘PowerPoint’ slide show as a means to communicate their work to clients, and this technology is often better able to incorporate dynamic content. This paper describes a comparative study, whereby students work is presented in both slideshow and pin-up formats to a panel of reviewers. The reviewers were able to evaluate the value of the two forms of presentation in terms of their ability to conduct critical reviews. Results suggest that whilst the slideshow method allows the reviewers to gain a reasonable understanding of the student’s project work, they found it more difficult to provide useful feedback to the student on their design project work.
keywords	Critical Review; Formative Assessment; Virtual Reality; Slide Show; Presentation
series	eCAADe
last changed	2022/06/07 07:56

_id	2004_000
id	2004_000
authors	Rüdiger, B., Tournay, B. and Orback, H. (eds.)
year	2004
title	Architecture in the Network Society
source	22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings [ISBN 0-9541183-2-4], Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, 642 p.
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004
summary	Architecture as a part of the society is changing both from within and under the influence of new paradigms relating to other disciplines: scientific, economical, social, cultural and political. The eCAADe 2004 conference invited participants to focus on the dialog and sharing of knowledge between architects and other disciplines and to reflect on, and propose, new methods in the design process to enhance and improve the impact of information technology on architecture. Information and communication technology narrows the gap between architecture and related disciplines. It promotes interdisciplinary work, and changes both the way we do design and the design results.
series	eCAADe
type	normal paper
email
more	http://www.ecaade.org
last changed	2022/06/07 07:49

_id	2004_540
id	2004_540
authors	Vasquez de Velasco, Guillermo
year	2004
title	Changing the Culture of Design Studio Reviews: The Use of Large Format Interactive Plasma Screens in Design Studio Reviews
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 540-546
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.540
summary	This paper elaborates on the use of electronic pin-ups in real-time local reviews making use of larger format interactive plasma screens. The paper briefly explains the technical aspects of an actual implementation in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University. The main focus of the paper is placed on the use of a 61“ interactive plasma screen in a graduate design studio during the second semester of 2003 and the benefits that such an implementation has reported. The narrative explains how the use of an interactive plasma screen for informal as well as formal reviews is not only saving printing resources but it is also having a very positive impact on how we conduct design reviews.
keywords	Design Studio, Pin-Up Graphics, Plasma Screens
series	eCAADe
email
last changed	2022/06/07 07:58

_id	2004_459
id	2004_459
authors	Cinelis, Gintaris and Scevinskas, Kestutis
year	2004
title	Education of Professional Computing Competence in University
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 459-465
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.459
summary	Developments in the field of computer science and architecture are leading to the new relationships between these two areas, which influence architectural education, and practice. The contemporary architectural design process in its individuality and uncertainty is characterized by the integration of different media and design instruments. There is an urgent need for architecture schools to recognize the value and use of the computer as an essential tool in the teaching and practicing architects’ activities. This paper describes the results of experiment, which concerns new policy and objectives for teaching CAAD. The experiment also outlines relationship between the lecturing in CAAD and the use of CAAD in architectural projects. We discuss the problems and opportunities in teaching architecture students the CAAD and with the CAAD.
keywords	Computer Aided Architectural Design, Architectural Education, Professional Computing Competence
series	eCAADe
last changed	2022/06/07 07:52

_id	2004_418
id	2004_418
authors	Gilles, H., Damien, H., Benoît, O. and Bignon, J.-C.
year	2004
title	A Scenario Approach to Validate and Demonstrate the Tool Usefulness in Cooperative Design
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 418-425
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.418
summary	The social and economic context of architectural co-operative projects does not support the experimentations with dedicated tools. Therefore, we chose to achieve functional validations and operations of communication about tools usefulness with the use of scenarios. The scenario techniques are usually used in computer science to capture user’s needs and to validate software specifications. After having analyzed the different contexts of scenario usage in computer science, we characterize the specific context of the use of tools in cooperative activities. Then, we report some experiences of functional validation, of tool demonstration and of usefulness validation based on the use of scenarios. We explain in each experience the objectives and their implication in the scenario definition.
keywords	Scenario, Experimentation, Cooperation, Collaborative Tools
series	eCAADe
email
last changed	2022/06/07 07:50

_id	3b25
id	3b25
authors	Kepczynska-Walczak, Anetta
year	2004
title	A model proposal for digitisation and recording data on architectural heritage in Poland based on European guidelines and best practices.
source	University of Strathclyde, Dept. of Architecture and Building Science, Glasgow UK
summary	The aim of the research is an adoption of digital technology in the recording and management of architectural heritage of Poland. The current documentation practice does not fit to the present needs. The existing system of built heritage recording and protection in Poland was developed during the 1960s and the 1970s. It is based on a database of paper fiches. Although the documenting template allows the collection of comprehensive information on historic buildings, the whole system of heritage protection remains petrified. The database verification and upgrade is usually delayed, and moreover, the records do not include some information crucial for successful protection and regeneration of historical buildings. The lack of computer aided documentation system causes, furthermore, inadequate management of the heritage. Central to the research methodology is the belief that a computer aided documentation system for built heritage in Poland should be compatible and harmonised with similar European projects as a response to the needs of the emerging Information Society. To achieve that standards and best practices in Europe were identified, analysed and compared with the current Polish system of heritage protection and management. Activities of Scottish organisations from the cultural heritage sector, being in the forefront of European achievements, were studied in detail. It was observed that Scottish advancements might be a source of valuable lessons and guidelines for similar activities in Poland. The issues crucial to designing a framework model for digitisation and recording data on architectural heritage in Poland were given particular attention. These included aspects related to content, technology, legislation, and project organisation. As a result a number of recommendations were formulated and supported with necessary tables and diagrams. This specification is intended as a starting point for implementation of digital technology in recording and management of architectural heritage of Poland. It is believed that the research outcomes may become useful not only for the architectural heritage documentation and management, but also in the wider cultural heritage sector in Poland. The thesis concludes with a statement that the validity of any guidelines related to the digital technology has a limited lifespan, and therefore the proposed model for digitisation and recording data on architectural heritage in Poland, to be successful, requires constant, diligent review of the technology development.
keywords	ICT, architectural heritage, database systems
series	thesis:PhD
type	normal paper
email
last changed	2006/10/31 12:32

_id	2004_630
id	2004_630
authors	Naai-Jung Shih, Chen-Yan Lin, and Chai-Yuan Liau
year	2004
title	A 3D Information System for the Digital Preservation of Historical Architecture
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 630-637
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.630
summary	The purpose of this study is to build 3D models for the digital preservation of Chinese architecture. A historical architecture, the main hall of the Pao-An Temple, was scanned with a long-range 3D laser scanner. This temple is 19.68 meters wide, 18.2 meters wide, and 15.7 meters high. In total, the exterior and interior were registered into 1958 scans in order to cover the main hall. Scanned point clouds were converted into 3D computer models, sections, and boundary projections. Digital models were used as references for chronological records and comparison. Scanned components included the roof ridge, wood structure, dragon column, and a hanging flower. This research, which was sponsored by the National Science Council, created a two-way construction process, integrated geometric and image data, and established a digital reservation work process. Web pages were made to display 3D color components by using a plug-in to enable browsing of large files.
keywords	3D Laser Scanner; Historical Preservation
series	eCAADe
email
last changed	2022/06/07 07:59

_id	2004_573
id	2004_573
authors	Shih, Naai-Jung and Wang, Pin-Hung
year	2004
title	Using Point Cloud to Inspect the Construction Quality of Wall Finish
source	Architecture in the Network Society [22nd eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9541183-2-4] Copenhagen (Denmark) 15-18 September 2004, pp. 573-578
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2004.573
summary	This research used a 3D scanner to scan mortar finish of a wall during building construction, via recorded 3D point cloud information to inspect the wall’s smoothness. The scanner was considered as an objective science instrument to inspect the quality of the finish job in order to assure better construction quality.
keywords	3D Scanner, Point Cloud, Wall Finish
series	eCAADe
email
last changed	2022/06/07 07:59

_id	ijac20042406
id	ijac20042406
authors	Sosa, Ricardo; Gero, John S.
year	2004
title	Diffusion of Creative Design: Gatekeeping Effects
source	International Journal of Architectural Computing vol. 2 - no. 4, 518-531
summary	A computational framework for design is presented to show that certain social structures can determine how novel solutions are created and spread. This paper suggests that creativity transcends the individual inasmuch as situational factors such as the role of gatekeepers can determine who is considered creative in a society.
series	journal
email
more	http://www.multi-science.co.uk/ijac.htm
last changed	2007/03/04 07:08

_id	sigradi2004_501
id	sigradi2004_501
authors	Celestino Soddu
year	2004
title	Argenìa, artificial dna and visionary variations
source	SIGraDi 2004 - [Proceedings of the 8th Iberoamerican Congress of Digital Graphics] Porte Alegre - Brasil 10-12 november 2004
summary	Argenìa is a Generative System activating a process that is analogous to a genetic code and that forms the basis of artificial worlds. It is a design activity, whose aim is not only to obtain a single result. It is an executable code that is capable of producing infinite variations during its evolutionary process. This is an inspiring experience. We can reread the meta-design approach of the sixties as a concrete realization of three-dimensional models, belonging to a species.
keywords	Generative, DNA, Architecture, Transformation, Variations
series	SIGRADI
email
last changed	2016/03/10 09:48

_id	eaea2003_15-breen
id	eaea2003_15-breen
authors	Breen, J. and Giro, H.
year	2004
title	The DXI Experience. Ten Years of Design Visualization Developments in an Educational Laboratory Context
source	Spatial Simulation and Evaluation - New Tools in Architectural and Urban Design [Proceedings of the 6th European Architectural Endoscopy Association Conference / ISBN 80-227-2088-7], pp. 71-77
summary	Design visualisation is an essential aspect of virtually every form of design enquiry. The effects of potential environmental interventions may be simulated in order to gain the types of insights, which cannot be acquired easily from two-dimensional notations. Three-dimensional representations may be generated for very different reasons. The most direct form of design imaging is traditionally for the benefit of the designer him/herself, in order to test whether the working concepts offer fitting solutions to the complex array of design conditions such as context, programme and feasibility. Alternately, images may be generated for the benefit of communication, in order to offer insights into the expected workings of a particular proposal (possibly including alternatives). This may lead to greater understanding and possibly to reaching consensus amongst different ‘actors’ involved in the design and realisation process. In many cases the results of such visualisation studies contribute to ‘bridging the gap’ between the professionals and other parties involved more indirectly in design decision-making or the appraisal of the proposals. Designers can use distinctly different methods when going about such imaging procedures. Their choices for particular techniques may depend on their familiarity or the availability of certain media devices. Being confronted with new modelling and/or visualisation instruments can stimulate the interest in fresh approaches. In this respect, the design education environment can play an important role in not only teaching ‘proven’ applications to future designers, but also in creating a platform for the active development of innovative approaches to the design visualisation practices: education as a ‘laboratory’ for new insights and potentially a ‘breeding ground’ for the extension of the designer’s instrumentation. This contribution documents the experiences gained in some ten years within an educational application, involving active use of design driven media applications. The emphasis lies on the evolvement of techniques for eye-level imaging, whereby use can be made of different types of models: physical scale models as well as digital, virtual models. Changing attitudes towards dynamic and serial vision are considered, whereby storyboard approaches on the level of integral presentation are considered. By analysing a selection of cases and their underlying approaches an indication is given of the changing attitudes and combinations of multimedia techniques, which offer opportunities to design visualisation and communication.
series	EAEA
more	http://info.tuwien.ac.at/eaea
last changed	2005/09/09 10:43

_id	sigradi2004_410
id	sigradi2004_410
authors	Fabíola Macêdo Ribeiro; Rejane Spitz
year	2004
title	DESIGN E ESPAçO NA ERA DA INFORMAçãO OU O CIBERESPAçO ABSORVIDO PELA ARQUITETURA [DESIGN AND SPACE IN THE INFORMATION AGE OR CYBERSPACE EMBODIED BY ARCHITECTURE]
source	SIGraDi 2004 - [Proceedings of the 8th Iberoamerican Congress of Digital Graphics] Porte Alegre - Brasil 10-12 november 2004
summary	The media revolution which in many ways characterizes the 20th century has had a deep impact on architectural thinking. There are several possibilities to the translation of the current Age of Information into built matter, and those which we believe to be the most important ones are the object of this study. The pop attitude of expendable architecture is the first manifestation of such media-oriented architecture, followed by the .deconstructivism. of sight and space. In a more dramatic transformation, we see the assimilation of the digital adding interactivity and mobility to the built environment, as matter dematerializes in ever-changing pixels, turning solid into speed and light.
keywords	Architecture; Information Age; Interactivity; Dematerialization; Blob forms
series	SIGRADI
type	normal paper
email
last changed	2016/03/10 09:51

_id	sigradi2004_387
id	sigradi2004_387
authors	Patricia Laura Muñoz
year	2004
title	El sentido de los recursos didácticos digitales [The Meaning of Digital Didactic Resources]
source	SIGraDi 2004 - [Proceedings of the 8th Iberoamerican Congress of Digital Graphics] Porte Alegre - Brasil 10-12 november 2004
summary	The purpose of this work was to delineate the sense of using instructional applications with digital media, not to replace but to support the activities of the courses of morphology for Industrial Design. On this occasion we concentrated only on explanatory material. We found out that there are two main features that justify the application of these new media. They are constituent aspects of them: density and flexibility. Density is obtained through the multiple representations that digital media enable. Flexibility allows us to bring these representations together in alternative narrations, according to the different requirements of our teaching activities. An educational application, in order to be educational, should be dynamic and changing, defying the idea of an optimized and unique way of reaching comprehension. So, an intentional use of digital media becomes a powerful and accessible tool to make this happen.
keywords	Flexibility, Morphology, Hybridity
series	SIGRADI
email
last changed	2016/03/10 09:57

_id	050224_li-a
id	050224_li-a
authors	Yeh, Li-Hsuen
year	2004
title	Bubble - Trouble
source	ETH postgraduate studies final thesis, Zurich
summary	In this thesis I would like to explore the bubble structure, seek a possibility to use computer programming to reinterpret soap bubble structure. Architecture today is not only built by concrete, steel and glasses anymore. Our power of the new tools will help us to discover the variety of prototypes. Beside a data-driven structure can change shape and define itself by the users. Wherefore structures will be able to adapt themselves physically to changing circumstances, instead of collecting sudden circumstances to enhance the architecture itself.
series	thesis:MSc
last changed	2005/09/09 12:58

_id	ascaad2004_paper12
id	ascaad2004_paper12
authors	Al-Qawasmi, Jamal
year	2004
title	Reflections on e-Design: The e-Studio Experience
source	eDesign in Architecture: ASCAAD's First International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design, 7-9 December 2004, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia
summary	The influence of digital media and information technology on architectural design education and practice is increasingly evident. The practice and learning of architecture is increasingly aided by and dependant on digital media. Digital technologies not only provide new production methods, but also expand our abilities to create, explore, manipulate and compose space. In contemporary design education, there is a continuous demand to deliver new skills in digital media and to rethink architectural design education in the light of the new developments in digital technology. During the academic years 2001-2003, I had the chance to lead the efforts to promote an effective use of digital media for design education at Department of Architecture, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). Architectural curriculum at JUST dedicated much time for teaching computing skills. However, in this curriculum, digital media was taught in the form of "software use" education. In this context, digital media is perceived and used mainly as a presentation tool. Furthermore, Computer Aided Architectural Design and architectural design are taught in separate courses without interactions between the two.
series	ASCAAD
email
last changed	2007/04/08 19:47

_id	avocaad_2003_09
id	avocaad_2003_09
authors	Alexander Asanowicz
year	2003
title	Form Follows Media - Experiences of Bialystok School of Architectural Composition
source	LOCAL VALUES in a NETWORKED DESIGN WORLD - ADDED VALUE OF COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, Stellingwerff, Martijn and Verbeke, Johan (Eds.), (2004) DUP Science - Delft University Press, ISBN 90-407-2507-1.
summary	This paper considers transition from physical modelling to digital methods of the creation of architectural forms. Every type of creation has constructed the proper means of expression and its own methodology. The main thesis of this paper is that a specific character of the composition activity of an architect is determined by the modelling methods. As the research on architectural modelling, the two methods of creating spatial architectural forms (cardboard model and computer model) have been compared. Research has been done on the basis of the same exercise for both media. The process of creation proceeded in the same way, too. As the start point students have found the inspiration. Each student presented photos of existing architectural objects and a text, which explained the reasons of the choice. Next steps were sketches of the idea and realisation of the model. The achieved results of creative activity fully confirm the thesis of the research.
keywords	Architecture, Local values, Globalisation, Computer Aided Architectural Design
series	AVOCAAD
email
last changed	2006/01/16 21:38

_id	avocaad_2003_05
id	avocaad_2003_05
authors	Alexander Koutamanis
year	2003
title	Autonomous mechanisms in architectural design systems
source	LOCAL VALUES in a NETWORKED DESIGN WORLD - ADDED VALUE OF COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, Stellingwerff, Martijn and Verbeke, Johan (Eds.), (2004) DUP Science - Delft University Press, ISBN 90-407-2507-1.
summary	The development of architectural design systems that describe fully the form, structure and behaviour of a design relies heavily on the incorporation of intelligence in the representations, analyses, transformations and transactions used by the computer. Traditionally such intelligence takes either of two forms. The first is a methodical framework that guides actions supported by the design system (usually in a top-down fashion). The second is local, intelligence mechanisms that resolve discrete, relatively well-defined subproblems (often with limited if any user intervention). Local intelligent mechanisms offer the means for adaptability and transformability in architectural design systems, including the localization of global tendencies. This refers both to the digital design technologies and to the historical, cultural and contextual modifications of design styles and approaches.
keywords	Architecture, Local values, Globalisation, Computer Aided Architectural Design
series	AVOCAAD
email
last changed	2006/01/16 21:38

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