Bridging Traditional and Digital: Evolving Architectural Pedagogy in the Modern Era

Abstract

This research aims to explore the comprehensive considerations necessary for the effective integration of digital technology into architectural cognition, with the goal of developing a robust framework for digital pedagogy. The study meticulously examines existing methodologies and techniques utilized in Digital Design Studios worldwide, comparing them with current practices in Pakistan. By analyzing design methodologies and tool integration in studios from three different countries, this research seeks to highlight both differences and similarities, thereby contributing to a thorough understanding of the prevailing educational frameworks. The examination of case studies from diverse geographical contexts serves as a catalyst for questioning and potentially refining existing pedagogical practices. In Pakistan, the reliance on pedagogical methods from several decades ago underscores a pressing need to modernize architectural education and align it with contemporary digital media advancements. Consequently, this investigation represents a critical step toward understanding an innovative architectural pedagogy intertwined with technological progress.