Views of Landscape Architecture Students on Computer-Aided Design Programs: the Case Study of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey

Abstract

Digital technology tools that are constantly developing and changing have affected the landscape architecture design and presentation styles. While traditional design methods were sufficient in the past, nowadays multipurpose computer-aided design programs have become mandatory. The aim of this study is to explore how computer-aided design programs are used by students of landscape architecture department , and their effects on project studies by analyzing computer-aided drawing, planning, design and presentation processes. For this purpose, a face-to-face survey is applied to 51 students within 2019-2020 academic year. Considering the results from the study, evaluations and suggestions on the use and application of computer-aided design tools in landscape architecture departments are done.

Keywords

• computer-aided design
• burdur
• digital design
• landscape design