Concept Takes Command: A Proposal to Teach and Learn Architectural Graphics with Digital Tools

• Ángel J. Fernández-Álvarez ^[1] ; Vicente López-Chao ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidade da Coruña

     Universidade da Coruña

     A Coruña, España

     
• Localización: Graphic horizons, Vol. 2, 2024 (Graphics for education and production / Luis Hermida González (ed. lit.), Joao Pedro Xavier (ed. lit.), Antonio Amado (ed. lit.)), ISBN 978-3-031-57575-4, págs. 85-95
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This paper presents a reflection on the teaching of architectural graphics using digital tools, drawing from experiences developed in first-year courses within the field of knowledge. The pedagogical approaches aim to furnish students with a robust conceptual foundation that transcends superficial knowledge of software, fostering a profound understanding of the internal operational logics. We describe a didactic experience structured around four content sections concerning representation, 3D modeling, building information modeling via parametric components, and architectural visualization based on digital post-production strategies. The goal is to achieve a conscious and adaptable utilization of digital tools, surpassing the constraints of mere command-based training. We propose a pragmatic approach rooted in computational thinking that prioritizes conceptual understanding over instrumental training, facilitating effective adaptation to successive technological changes and evolutions.