IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFORMATIVE STUDIO PEDAGOGY IN ARCHITECTURE, FOCUSING ON THE CAAD (COMPUTER-AIDED ARCHITECTURE) INTEGRATION

Abstract

Architectural education in Pakistan has a long-standing tradition tracing back to 1954. However, the evolving architectural landscape and increasing technology integration necessitate realigning educational approaches to meet contemporary requirements. This research delves into significant issues of technology integration in Pakistani studios, focusing on computer-aided architectural Design and its dependency on the history of architectural education. The education system faces critical obstacles, including outdated infrastructure, theoretically driven curricula, and limited collaboration required for technology integration. This investigation explores factors impacting CAAD integration in academia in Pakistan, focusing on transformative studio teaching and seamless technology integration into academia. The researcher conducted a study in the Fall of 2023, in which a framework for CAAD integration was implemented in teaching the fourth-year architecture studio at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. The findings highlight inadequacies in learning techniques, such as limited student engagement, lack of access to modern tools like CAAD and BIM, and insufficient training in emerging digital technologies. This research provides actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry stakeholders to elevate architectural education standards in Pakistan.