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Area of Science:

  • Architecture
  • Digital Design
  • Education

Background:

  • The digital paradigm necessitates efficient teaching of computational-aided architectural design (CAAD) tools.
  • Parametric methods are increasingly integrated into architectural design, requiring links with disciplines like mathematics.
  • Developing algorithmic thinking skills in future architects is a key educational challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an early-stage course at Warsaw University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture designed to teach CAAD tools and parametric design.
  • To enhance students' ability to construct complex digital geometric forms through an analytic phase.
  • To compare the teaching efficiency of this new course with previous ones.

Main Methods:

  • Students analyze geometric foundations of real-world architectural cases.
  • Translation of architectural cases into parametric models.
  • Exploration of the solution space generated by parametric models.

Main Results:

  • The course effectively integrates analytical geometry with parametric modeling.
  • Students develop skills in constructing complex forms and exploring design variations.
  • Comparative analysis indicates improved teaching efficiency in digital design skills.

Conclusions:

  • The described course workflow successfully addresses the challenge of teaching advanced digital design skills in architecture.
  • Integrating analytical geometry and parametric modeling prepares students for contemporary architectural practice.
  • This educational approach enhances algorithmic thinking and digital tool proficiency for future architects.