Dr. Arman Arisman
Architect · Design Technologist · Researcher
Arman Wu
Architecture // Computation // Design Cognition
I'm a practicing architect working in architectural computing—AI, BIM, computational design, and the tools in between—and I write when something about them doesn't add up.
Recent Projects
Recent Essays
Design Cognition
A Building Can Perform Well and Still Feel Wrong
Today, architects can measure buildings in more detail than ever before. We can calculate energy use, daylight, temperature, structure, cost, circulation, and …
BIM
BIM Represents Buildings Better Than It Represents Design Intent
BIM is very good at describing buildings. A BIM model can store dimensions, materials, quantities, systems, and technical data. It can also help architects …
AI & Computation
Intuition and Algorithm in Harmony: Architects in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The rise of AI in architecture raises a critical question: How do we merge the intuitive intelligence built over years of practice with the logic of …