Lawson, B. (2002) CAD and creativity: does the computer really help? Leonardo, 35 (3). pp. 327-331. ISSN 1530-9282
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Abstract
We are frequently told by its exponents that computeraided design (CAD) liberates designers and gives them new ways of envisioning their work, but is this really true? CAD in architecture is examined to see to what extent it has enhanced creativity in design. This is partly done by applying a test of creativity advanced by contemporary architect Herman Hertzberger. In this analysis, CAD is found somewhat wanting, and some suggestions are made as to why this might be so.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2002 ISAST. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
| Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Architecture (Sheffield) |
| ID Code: | 1427 |
| Deposited By: | Repository Assistant |
| Deposited On: | 29 Jun 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Aug 2007 19:14 |
| Published Version: | http://www.mitpressjournals.org/toc/leon/35/3;jsessionid=nujR_sUGmCnebHgiGW |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | MIT Press |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Identification Number: | doi:10.1162/002409402760105361 |
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