Comparison of Traditional and Digital Visualization Technologies in Architectural Design Education

Abstract

Today, like in all other science fields, information technologies are intensively used in architectural design education. However, in that education, conventional tools are still used. Digital technologies are used as supplementary tools. Current hybrid education system is considered as a transition period to digital technologies today. In this article, conventional and digital technology based systems which are used in architectural design and visualizing education are analyzed and compared. It is aimed to compare weak and strong sides of both technologies. The case study was held by Gazi University students in the period of four semesters. In conclusion, it was found that the transition from traditional to digital technologies in architectural design education is compulsory; however this transition will take some time.