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Tools & Knowledge: the road to teaching architecture
What is really important in being able to do Architecture? Is it the tools or the knowledge? Architecture is a broad subject area of study, so Academia prioritises always been a point of debate among students educators. This article will try to discuss that matter and try to find a middle ground.
I came across this article from Life of An Architect discussing priorities of teaching in Architecture school. What is more useful? Is it teaching students the current tools of the time? Or is the underlying knowledge of making architecture?
Studying for about 6 years in Architecture, you tend to have a firm opinion on the matter. But now that I am 5+ years removed post-graduation, there is a bit more clarity in understanding why the curriculum is in Architecture school.
The case for tools
There is a case for both camps, but having particular tools under your belt seems more attractive lately when it comes to employers and recruiters. Do you use Revit or ARCHICAD? Do you use photoshop? Do you know Excel? How good are you rendering using Vray? And who even still uses AutoCAD?
