Response to Computing in Architectural Design
The development of the computer programs originally were for supporting the needs of mechanical engineering but over time it became more involved with architectural design. Computer systems began to appear in architectural practices in the early 1970s. The early computers were large and expensive. The first CAD system was developed for a Macintosh and although they were easy to learn how to use, the programs capabilities were far too limited for professional architects to draft with. On the other hand the second CAD program was much more advanced and was actually known as a drafting and modeling systems.
The advancements in computer technology and programs today enable designers to work at a faster and easier pace. Computing allows work to be done in less time and allows for changes to be made much easier. For example, some programs have building codes embedded into them, therefore, when creating a structure within this program you will know if something is structurally incorrect without having to look it up. Another advantage to computing would be that instead of having to keep track of several papers and tools, all your work would be saved in one location. While storing your work digitally can make it more convenient to locate and alter your work it also eliminates the use of large amounts of paper waste that may occur during the work process. This parallels the idea of the world becoming more involved in going “green”.
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