The oldest architectural models discovered by scientists date from the Middle Ages, while models or 1:1 scale prototypes were used in ancient times. Architectural miniatures quickly evolved into an indispensable tool for designers that enabled them to creatively express their thoughts and ideas. Mock-ups became a way of helping a designer communicate a concept, and their educational value was also recognised. The method of modelling, as with the field of architecture itself, has developed over the centuries. Nowadays, traditional physical models are being replaced by virtual ones. The question arises: can traditional mock-ups be replaced completely by virtual models? The purpose of this article was to examine the present role in education of traditional, physical architectural models. The research was supported by experience gained, involving manual work and spatial games, from Architectural Design 1 in the Faculty of Architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology (FA-GUT). Are virtual models, which undoubtedly have many advantages, a good alternative to the physical ones?
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- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2020
