New Professional Profiles for International Collaboration in Design and Construction

Abstract

This paper discusses the recent changes within the architectural profession: the growing demand for collaboration within design and construction and the recent transition to fully digitally enhanced design process. The aim of the paper is to stimulate the discussion within contemporary architectural profession. Profound discussions and re-evaluation is needed in the fields of design education, architecture related research as well as in current project practices. A proposed visionary profile of a collaboratively technical architectural education will be presented as the conclusion of the paper.