1. Impact of Technology Architectural Design

2. Research

3. Research Basics What kind of information is needed? – Facts – Analyses – Local codes, standards, etc. – Research studies – Primary research, if appropriate Where can information be found? – Libraries – Online

4. Research Ethics Avoiding Plagiarism – Cite your sources – Summarize or paraphrase as much as possible Primary Research – Is it necessary? – Objectivity vs. Subjectivity

5. Technology What is technology? How has technology changed? What is the impact?

6. New and Emerging Technology Technology – How is it utilized in architectural design? – How have new technologies changed the field? – What new/emerging technologies are there? What impact will these new/emerging technologies have?

7. Your Assignment Research: – New and emerging technology – Impact on field of architectural design Utilizing your research, create: – a portfolio – a presentation