Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Computing in Architectural Design

Computing today has become an important element in the design process. In the beginning of computer development, they did not assist the designer or user to its fullest potential. The computer could only do so much for the designer.
Software such as CAD assisted the user in model construction and drafting.
It seemed as though it had a mind of its own. This software could correct mistakes the designer had made and even assisted them in dimensioning and made it easier for the designer to convey their ideas to their clients.
The computer has developed into its own environment. It could now control the actions of other objects, such as doors, surveillance, and electricity. This device has also allowed us to discover the internet, and the world with a touch of our fingertips.
In the future I could see computing systems actually taking over the design process, or even taking over jobs for people. I believe that computers will actually enable a thinking process that could correct its own mistakes and develop something on its own. I could also see computers control things such as cars, in controlling the speed of drivers with a touch of a button. This invention could even prevent car accidents or traffic jams.
Computers have ceased to amaze me. I believe computers will never stop being developed. There will always be something that they could help us with.

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