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Thomas Kvan
Researcher at University of Melbourne
Publications - 87
Citations - 2174
Thomas Kvan is an academic researcher from University of Melbourne. The author has contributed to research in topics: Design studio & Context (language use). The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 86 publications receiving 1977 citations. Previous affiliations of Thomas Kvan include University of Sydney & University of Hong Kong.
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Textual support of collaborative design
Wilson Wong,Thomas Kvan +1 more
TL;DR: The cognitive background graphics in design is outlined, then the role of text in design collaboration is reviewed, drawing upon experimental results from cognitive science and architectural settings to set out a direction for future research and development of tools to support collaborative design communication.
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Reflections on computer-mediated architectural design
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.
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Examining Learning in Multiple Settings
Thomas Kvan,Song Gao +1 more
TL;DR: The linkographs identify learning loops, and the results support prior findings that distal text based communication, although less extensive, is richer in design exchanges; here richer learning is also identified.
Reasons to stop teaching caad
TL;DR: The what and why of teaching CAAD is explored, with a focus on how to teach and, behind that, why it is taught.