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The impact of information retrieval in Architectural Design
Cognitive strategies for navigating Parametric Design Environments
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2024
Supervisor:
Sylvie Jancart
Abstract:
This thesis investigates the impact of information retrieval on architectural design, an area with limited prior research. In today's world, where architects face an overwhelming amount of information and rapidly evolving software, effective information retrieval is crucial for lifelong learning. The study explores the intricate interplay between design, tools, and information retrieval, with a focus on parametric design environments in architecture. By integrating design theory, human-computer interaction, affordance, and cognitive load theory into a multidisciplinary conceptual framework, this research examines how parametric tools influence information retrieval and design processes. Observations from educational settings, where students employ diverse information strategies for autonomous learning, reveal behavioral patterns that are likely to manifest in professional practice. The findings suggest that digital tools profoundly influence novice designers' information retrieval and design choices. This thesis not only highlights the dynamic relationship between architects and their tools in an information-rich environment but also introduces a versatile framework that sets the stage for future research across tools and disciplines.
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