Methods and techniques supporting creativity in architectural education

Abstract

Creativity is not a predetermined ability of only some people. Everyone has a certain degree of creativity that can be developed and supported to a large extent. In architectural design, the need for critical thinking has to coincide with the support of creativity. Architectural creation has its tools, techniques and processes, and in architectural education appropriate methods have to be employed to support creative thinking, which can fundamentally help students to target their creative efforts in a more measured and effective way. In this article, various possibilities of using these methods in the educational process are explored, depending on individual student characteristics. Further, it is argued that the focus on the individual and knowledge of the student’s learning style can enable the appropriate application of the methods and techniques for creativity development and support. This approach will prove more beneficial than the general use of techniques supporting creativity. Also, such an approach and the concept of creativity must be key factors in new teaching strategies and curricula of architectural design