A Proposed Guide for Promoting Educational and Learning Techniques of CAAD

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University

Abstract

Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) programs represent recently a significant qualification for architects, academics and students. Due to the rapid develop of relevant programs, learning processes become complicated and interconnected with many influential variables, this confirms that educating and learning these programs is not a straightforward task as predicted. This study aims at proposing a detailed guide for promoting CAAD programs educational / learning techniques, with focusing on four objectives: a) Best distribution of programs and assignments; b) Project-based learning concept; c) Best learning sources and methods; and d) Correlation analyses between relevant variables. A questionnaire-based survey have been conducted and completed by 25 instructors and 145 students from different affiliations in Egypt. Accordingly, a detailed guide with different plans and cases has been articulated to promote CAAD education and learning, also different related highlights have been discussed. This guide helps instructors, academics, architects and students in teaching and learning CAAD with more efficient process.

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