We in the ACDL group (Advanced Computational Design Laboratory) usually run a project studio which seeks to discuss and investigate how new technology and engineering contributes to shaping the architecture of the future.

This fall we offer an elective course where we will focus on process, workflow and tools for developing and communicating architectural projects.

We strongly believe that architects of today need to keep up with, and master some of the vast possibilities of computational tools. At the same time we place great importance in nurturing the classical tools in the Architects toolbox; such as hand sketches and model building. You cannot move forward if you don’t know where you came from, and oscillating between analog and digital unlocks the biggest potential for finding creative solutions to architectural challenges.

Academia has a great responsibility in encouraging imaginative and innovative ways to create architecture. ACDL has a holistic approach to architecture with a strong emphasis on computational design, technology and parametrics. We put great importance on investigating effective and professional ways to convey ideas to others, be it through partidiagrams, models, sketches, VR/AR, video, renderings... or something else all together!