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Showing papers by "Thomas Kvan published in 1994"


01 Jan 1994
TL;DR: This paper describes how to conduct a long-distance studio and compares asynchronous and synchronous collaborative techniques and ways to foster a strong virtual community are discussed in an agenda for future virtual design.
Abstract: A design problem shared over the Internet raises issues of how digital media and group dynamics affect networked design collaborations. This paper describes how to conduct a long-distance studio and compares asynchronous and synchronous collaborative techniques. Digital methods are discussed in relationship to both the creative process and design communication. In schematic stages, less precise tools used asynchronously allow free exploration and creative misreadings, while in later stages, more direct real-time exchanges bring a project to resolution. For the final review, synchronous video-conferencing with interactive graphics allow comparison of cross-cultural differences. Used effectively, these tools can electronically create a compelling sense of place. Ways to foster a strong virtual community are discussed in an agenda for future virtual design.

16 citations


Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this paper, the requirements of environments for computer-mediated collaborative design in architectural practice are discussed, drawing upon experiences of design collaboration among schools of architecture on three continents and supplementing these with enquiries into design excellence in practice.
Abstract: The application of computer tools to mediating and promoting collaborative design efforts between mutually distant parties has become feasible. Technology is again ahead of practice, and problems of assimilation have only begun to be explored. This paper postulates the requirements of environments for computer-mediated collaborative design in architectural practice, drawing upon experiences of design collaboration among schools of architecture on three continents and supplementing these with enquiries into design excellence in practice. >

9 citations


Book Chapter
01 Jan 1994

3 citations