Architectural Design Confluence: When Pencil Met Computer in Conceptual Strategies of Design

Kyari Muhammadu Habibullah ,Badara B Bakoji ,Muhammad Umar Jekadafari ,Kawuwa Abubakar Sarkile ,Hamidu Bushira

doi:10.7176/jees/10-7-08

Abstract

Drawing and sketches are closely linked to the artist and are the best way to create a graphic image in the mind of the designer at the level of conceptualization of the design process. However, the use of the device has begun to be implemented in the early stages of the Architecture. In the opinion of the authors, the UPM Bachelor of Architecture students can be divided into two groups: one using 2D and 3D AutoCAD as the only means of drawing and modeling, weekly workshops and presentations, and one using traditional drawing and modeling. The question here is that while students use computers as a drawing medium in the conceptual design process, can different design results be achieved when compared to the use of pencils or other media? In addition, this paper also addresses the importance of using computers for student learning and studio culture in the early stages of design process. Keywords: AutoCAD 3D, Computer, Graphics, Pencil Design Process, Studio Culture DOI: 10.7176/JEES/10-7-08 Publication date: July 31 st 2020

Highlights

Analysis, concept generation, preliminary design, and detail design are several stages involved in design process
Concept generation stages belong to early part of design process and many design educators agreed with the importance of sketching drawing and model-making in the stage of concept generation
The authors observed that the undergraduate of the department of Architecture of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University seemed to be in two distinctive groups: one used 2D and 3D AutoCAD as the tools used for drawing and modeling, weekly tutorials and reviews, and another used conventional tools of drawing and model making

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Introduction

Concept generation, preliminary design, and detail design are several stages involved in design process. Concept generation stages belong to early part of design process and many design educators agreed with the importance of sketching drawing and model-making in the stage of concept generation. Sketch and drawing, are much concerned with visual thinking.

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