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Architectural Design Computing Program

This is a guraduate program under the Department of Informatics, provides training in master and doctorate level. 

 

Research Areas

· Research on the Tools, Products and Media as well as Modeling Approaches and Paradigms that Enhance and Facilitate Theoretical and Applied Studies in the Intersection of Architecture and Information Technologies

· Concepts Emerging in Parallel with the   Developments in the Intersection of IT and Design Disciplines: Cyberspace, Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Communication, Interface Design, Embedded or Pervasive Environment.

. Computer Aided Design Paradigms

· Computational Design Methods

. The Phenomenology of Computational Thinking

. The Pedagogy of Computational Design

· Generative Approaches, Shape Grammars and Fractals in Architectural Design

· Genetic, Nanotechnological, Evolutionary and Generative Approaches in Architectural Design

· Design and Representation in Multimedia and Web Environments

. Visualization of Design Data

· Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Processing

· Data Mining in Architecture

· Theory of Space with regards to Information Technologies

· Cognitive Processes, Their Extensions and Related Tools in Architectural Design

· Building Information Models

. Interdisciplinary Studies and Architecture

 

Resources

· Virtual Design Studio (VDS): Computers, Laser Printers, A4 Color Printer, A4 Scanner, Video Conference System, Web Cameras, 3D Mouse, A4 Graphical Tablet

· Faculty Computer Labs

· Lazer Cutter and Rapid Prototyping

 

Who can apply?

· Architects

· Industrial Product Designers

· Interior  Designers

· Landscape Architects

· Computer Engineers

 

Graduation Requirements

For Master’s, accepted and registered students, with counsel from their advisor, have to successfully complete 4 must courses of the program, one of which has to be MBL531E, 4 elective courses, the seminar MBL596, and thesis. It is advised that students complete the seminar in their 2nd or 3rd semester. Once their course load is complete, they can then register for thesis. It is advised that each student publishes their research during their studies.

For Doctoral degree, accepted and registered students, with counsel from their advisor, have to successfully complete 7 courses offered by the program and thesis. Thesis process is defined by FBE. Doctoral candidates have to comply with publication requirements as specified in FBE documents.

 

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