Abstract

The integration of digital tools in architecture has transformed the design process, but the full potential of digital fabrication remains unexplored. This study examines the importance of digital fabrication in architecture design and suggests more suitable methods. Digital fabrication offers architects new ways to address complex tasks and innovate construction techniques, yet misconceptions persist about the role of digital tools in project-based research. The investigation analyzes the impact of digital fabrication on architecture design and research methods, employing a taxonomy to categorize approaches and uncover connections within the design process. By studying select architecture firms, the research uncovers new modes of design thinking influenced by digital fabrication. These studios employ a combination of traditional methods and digital tools, fostering a symbiotic relationship that fuels the creative process. Ultimately, this study aims to contribute to the advancement of architecture design and research methodologies by revealing the potential of digital fabrication.

Keywords

Digital Fabrication; Architecture Design Practice; Research Methodologies; Taxonomy

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Investigating the Impact of Digital Fabrication on Architecture Design Practice through a Taxonomy

The integration of digital tools in architecture has transformed the design process, but the full potential of digital fabrication remains unexplored. This study examines the importance of digital fabrication in architecture design and suggests more suitable methods. Digital fabrication offers architects new ways to address complex tasks and innovate construction techniques, yet misconceptions persist about the role of digital tools in project-based research. The investigation analyzes the impact of digital fabrication on architecture design and research methods, employing a taxonomy to categorize approaches and uncover connections within the design process. By studying select architecture firms, the research uncovers new modes of design thinking influenced by digital fabrication. These studios employ a combination of traditional methods and digital tools, fostering a symbiotic relationship that fuels the creative process. Ultimately, this study aims to contribute to the advancement of architecture design and research methodologies by revealing the potential of digital fabrication.

 

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