Rajaa Issa: Essential Education for Computational Design in Architecture

Abstract: Computation has been introduced in architectural education out of impressive precedence, increased demand and the need for diversity. This infiltration has been taking place in ways that appear to be spontaneous and subjective. While this process yielded excellent programs at some schools, it can be far too uncertain, costly, and challenging to established programs and bureaucracies in most. As a result, many schools resist or marginalize the new technology. This paper presents a rigorous approach to providing an essential education for computational design. It presents a case study for the implementation of this approach at NewSchool of Architecture and Design and discusses the results.