Computing in Architectural Design

Computers have become a very important tool in the design world. They allow us to do things more quickly and easily than ever before. Programs such as SketchUp and FormZ allow designers to bring their ideas into three dimensional forms without actually having to build something. This gives designers the ability to work out many problems in their design before they begin building. Also, programs such as AutoCAD, are useful tools for creating construction drawings. It is much more efficient to create drawings with CAD than it is to draw them out by hand. With CAD changes can be made quickly and easily.

Computers also allow us to communicate more effectively. Through the use of email and the internet we can stay connected to people all over the world. The internet is a great tool for staying up to date with what is happening in design in other countries. Also, we can easily create digital presentations to share ideas using programs such as Microsoft Power Point. And programs like Photoshop allow us to easily create graphic designs for posters and flyers, which serve as another way to spread ideas and information.

In the future I believe that designers will rely on technology more and more. I think that computer programs will become more and more advanced to serve the needs of those working in the design field. However, while computers may serve as the primary tool of designers, it is the designers that are needed to think up new and interesting ways of building and constructing. Computers will never be able to think creatively the way that people can and therefore they will never replace the jobs of designers.