Digital Architecture - Choices for the Present and Trends for the Future

Digital Architecture - Choices for the Present and Trends for the Future The term Digital Architecture has been used more and more often by a large number of students and professionals whose studies and output are closely tied to computing and to new ways of designing and producing their ideas. The presentation shows several case studies that aim to portray a global overview of what has been produced on this topic: parametric modeling, programming, embedded electronics, fabrication and prototyping, 3D scanners, augmented reality, among others. Our talks count as complementary activities in undergraduate architecture, engineering, and design courses. Duration: 1 hour Target audience: Architecture students from 3rd year onward João Gaspar – Architect graduated from FAU-USP in 1999, gives numerous talks on BIM, technology, and the use of computing for architecture, engineering, and design. He has more than 14 years of experience in teaching, research, and the creation of educational material, heading TI Lab (a training center specialized in BIM) and ProBooks Editora, both headquartered in São Paulo. TI Lab offers more than 20 training courses, among which the Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, and SketchUp courses stand out. ProBooks is a publishing house that was born out of the production of educational content for TI Lab's courses. Our focus is editing and publishing content related to technology and digital design for architecture and design. ProBooks Editora's portfolio includes, among others, the books ArchiCAD passo a passo, Vectorworks passo a passo, and SketchUp Pro 2013 passo a passo; the latter has been translated into English and Spanish.