THE POWER OF NETWORKS AND THE DIGITAL WORLD OF CO-CREATION: DESIGN TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

Research article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18454/mca.2021.22.2
Issue: № 2 (22), 2021
Published:
16.06.2021
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to understand how globalization is changing the set up of the architectural design industry and what strategies and technologies we, as industry professionals, can incorporate in our practices to meet the current industry demands. This paper discusses the power of the network and how it can positively redefine our approaches and expand our capabilities in design co-creation. This study looks at the history of architectural design, and analyzes current industry trends and demands. It also offers a number of research-based solutions for more effective project delivery and design co-creation.

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