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Digital architecture normally makes use of programming, simulation, computer modeling and imagery. These are used to create physical structures as well as virtual forms. An architectural drawing that is created digitally may not contain the normal building materials like brick, steel, stone, glass and wood. It is based on sets of numerical that are in n electromagnetic format that is used to make simulations and representations that work the same as these materials and stick them onto a map of built artifacts. Digital architecture does not only show the ideated space but it also creates room where humans can interact and this environment physical architectural spaces. These spaces could be said to be located in the internet universe and cyberspaces like the multi-user dungeons, MOOs, web chartrooms and the websites.

The digital age has seen the use of technology applied in almost every field including architecture. An important use of digital output derived from computer modeling has been the presentation of three dimension structure plans. It is a great improvement from the traditional fabrication and visualization of architecture. Architecture requires precise coordination of the hands, the eyes and the mind because every inch of every measurement counts and a hitch even by millimeters in measurement could cost an architect the entire construction. Therefore the precision that can be attributed to computer and technological programming is priceless. They have ensured less error as well as more creativity.

The computer in this case is used as a tool to acquire required results such as precise fabrication. the tool in this case computers are actively guided by people to come up with design, the advantage being while the architecture bears the design the tool brings it out in a manner that is presentable. Integral in the creation of architecture process is the synthesis of fabrication and design conception.

Fabrication using computers has greatly improved the form of expression. Buildings are evolving as a result of new ideas which are easy to experiment and prove during the planning thanks to tools such as the computer which can be programmed to test architectural plans on buildings and infrastructural constructions. A master builder was expected to be a master of stone. He was expected to be able to perfectly coordinate and connect his innovative and creative designs with the right tools to translate these tools into built form. Therefore a medieval master builder, modern day architecture, possessed on the one hand innovative and creative artistic abilities and on the other hand perfect knowledge of the tools he needed to manipulate his material and bring out the built form he envisioned.

Sometimes this required that builders take a lot of time and spent a lot of resources in trial and error which in modern day technology would take much less time and resources and actually result in better translation of the same ideas. Graphics software has become indispensable today in architectural practice. Computers as a tool are used for modeling and drafting almost by default. Digital technology has led to new and better designs leading to a thorough re-examination of old and current designs as a result of computational thinking.

Coming up with programs and software that perform architectural tasks however one of the best things that happened in architecture was no mean task. For one to create a computable task it is required that they come up with a series of finite sequences of instructions that will perform and complete a task when followed. The industrial revolution caused a separation of traditional craft forms from the actual building process through the mechanical extrusion of repetitive units, which were pre-manufactured and shipped to assembly sites. Industrialization brought about improved and developed structural systems made possible through mechanization and architectures took advantage of this.

Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) is the most popular and recognized design tool and media. It has successfully brought out architects’ goal which a clear illustration and visual expression of their ideas and designs. Computer Aided Architectural design is able to present design models in three, four or even five dimension form unlike the tradition two dimension visual.

These computer aided designs however require that the architecture be in a position to operate them accordingly if they are expected to work for them. It is therefore important that what is possible to do with computers and to what extent the computer as a tool can actually assist in bringing a design and/or project to fruition.

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