The role of ICT as a partner in Architectural Design Education

Design education in general is analyzed and the existing tools in the design process are explained. The design education in the past as well as the design education for the future is mentioned. The influence of new technologies on the design and the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in the education are clarified. Finally the future perspectives of an architectural education and the preparation of future professionals to the practice is worked out. Further speculations about the role of ICT in the education and practice is done. The form and the infrastructure of ICT education for architects are discussed.