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Representation in Architecture as Idea, Physical Model, 3D Modeling, BIM
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The increasing ease with which computer technology can nowadays be utilized, results in students avoiding the use of physical models. Instead they tend to favour the development of three dimensional computer models. Before computer (BC) lecturers do not encourage this practice and believe that physical models and drawings still allow for best exploration and development of the architectural idea. Computer models can be manipulated and hide problem areas. By making use of rendering and special effects, false substance can be presented. Three case studies are presented to illustrate the importance of the use of physical models in developing an architectural idea and project at undergraduate level. In a number of design projects, students were encouraged to actively build a series of models. It started with a site model from which a first idea was developed and often ended with models of technologically designed details of the building. These models vary in scale and detail, but all contributed significantly to the development of an appropriate and integrated response to the design problem. They assisted the students in recognizing and developing thire main architectural idea, from concept to detail. The physical models serve as physical evidence of a student’s thought process and development throughout the project. Often unexpected and unintentional ideas develop from these models. Model making was encouraged as part of the sketching and drawing activity, and not to exclude any computer modeling. Rather, a balance of media was used where the models did play the major role in the development of the projects in question.