Event Description
Computational design utilizes algorithms, data, and digital simulations to create optimized forms and functions. Unlike traditional architectural design, computational design employs quantitative data and rule-based processes to generate more precise and innovative design solutions. This concept extends to computational thinking, which is not merely about learning programming but rather about adopting a logical approach to analyzing and solving problems. In architecture, computational thinking can be applied as a systematic method for addressing complex design challenges, considering various parameters to optimize materials, structural integrity, and sustainability.
Emerging fabrication technologies and material innovations, such as robotic arms, 3D printing, and bio-materials, are reshaping architectural paradigms by enabling more efficient and sustainable construction methods. When computational design converges with these advanced technologies, it opens the door to architectural solutions that surpass the limitations of traditional methods. Ultimately, these technologies should not be viewed as mere tools but rather as integral components of a new way of thinking and designing. The fusion of computational design and cutting-edge fabrication techniques expands the boundaries of architecture and its future potential.
Speaker
Yong Ju Lee, Principal, Yong Ju Lee Architecture
CES: Estimated 1 LU for AIA Members
Speaker Bios
Yong Ju Lee is the principal of Seoul-based Yong Ju Lee Architecture. He focuses on creating stimulating designs for everyday life across various scales and mediums. His work has been exhibited worldwide, including at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and Venice Biennale and has received multiple awards such as the Korean Public Architecture Award, iF Design Award, and Design Vanguard from Architectural Record. He holds academic degrees from Yonsei University and Columbia University. Currently, he serves as an assistant professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology.
