The Architect as a Citizen – Digital Architecture and Prefabrication

How can Architects contribute to disadvantaged communities on an affordable budget, taking advantage of digital technology and prefabrication techniques. Architecture should not be for the wealthy and the privileged. Good design can be made affordable through processes using CNC routers and laser cutting technologies, along with other prefabrication techniques. Construction techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated in this area, in conjunction with software such as Rhino and Grasshopper.

I wish to explore these construction techniques and the digital processes involved in prefabrication. Resulting in a built proposal of an installation that would be of benefit a community. Also having the possibility of different typologies, taking into account context and materiality as a counterpoint to the negative connotations of digital prefabrication.

Due to economic conditions, new built Architecture has become lass accessible to less advantaged people. Architect’s should be aware of their position in society to benefit the people most in need of good Architectural design, which should not be a victim of the economic downturn.