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The ghost in the machine.

The author, a computer software developer, discusses the relationship between architecture and computer-aided design applications. He argues that while software may offer designers immediate advantages, particularly in terms of efficiency, it has essentially failed to make a deeper engagement betwee...

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Published in:Architectural Review Vol. 232; no. 1389; pp. 20 - 22
Main Author: Aish, Robert
Format: Article
Published: EMAP Publishing Limited Nov2012
Subjects:
Computer-aided design software
Architecture software
Computer software development
Computer software
Architectural design
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Summary:The author, a computer software developer, discusses the relationship between architecture and computer-aided design applications. He argues that while software may offer designers immediate advantages, particularly in terms of efficiency, it has essentially failed to make a deeper engagement between the fundamentals of computation and architectural design.