Chuck Eastman’s chapter in the Report on Integrated Practice titled
“University and Industry Research in Support of BIM” presents many interesting
issues and pressing concerns regarding the future of architecture as a
profession. However, one of the first
points that caught my attention reminding me that the revolution is not only
within architecture but in the construction industry (and several others) as
well. He states that, “this change alters the tools, the means of communication
and working processes.” Therefore, even if architecture firms are willing to
adapt to these changes, it is essential that other industries share that same
willingness. This notion makes perfect sense because each collaborator must
speak the same language to yield a result.
Additionally, Eastman points out
that the newer computer software is providing a much more legible and
recognizable depiction of their building.
While after years of studying plans and sections, an architect may have
the ability to visualize a three dimensional space from these simple drawings,
the client has typically not developed these same skills. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Eastman
emphasizes the urgent demand for students with parametric skills.
Another point that was explored at
great length throughout the chapter is the notion of “predefined spatial
arrangements” and the idea that one method could be applied to many
things. This is very interesting because
of the potential to brand a certain space.
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