Teaching activities

The Theories and Practices of the Digital in Architecture unit structures this field through an integrated approach that combines theoretical reflection, experimentation, and the production of applied knowledge. This framework has been consolidated into a comprehensive curriculum in which digital tools, methods, and cultures are progressively developed throughout the program.

In Bachelor 1, students are introduced to digital culture, exploring the origins of digital tools and their impact on architectural practice.

Bachelor 2 focuses on modeling strategies and practices, as well as the control of spatial ambiences through digital simulation.

In Bachelor 3, the teaching emphasizes advanced modeling practices, developing students’ ability to use digital tools as instruments of both design and representation.

At the Master 1 & 2 levels, the program Data, Territories and Parametric Architectures – D(a)T+A places data culture and parametric design at the core of architectural education. Students explore the relationships between territory, information, and architectural form through real project contexts.

Master 2 extends this approach with specialized modules in BIM, Smart City, and Computational Design, fostering an understanding of collaborative and interoperable processes within architectural and urban projects.

Transversal activities dedicated to the digitization of the built environment occupy a central place in the unit’s pedagogy. Conducted through workshops and seminars, these activities engage in the capture, modeling, and enhancement of built heritage at various scales. They bring together students from different academic years and promote the practical application of digital knowledge through observation, analysis, and documentation.

The continuing education program, focused on BIM practices, complements this framework by supporting the professional development of architects and engineers engaged in the sector’s digital transition.

The Theories and Practices of the Digital in Architecture unit thus provides a coherent pedagogical and scientific framework that integrates teaching, research, and experimentation around the use of digital technologies in the design, representation, and valorization of the built environment.