Dr. Arman Arisman
Architect · Design Technologist · Researcher
Arman Wu
Architecture // Computation // Design Cognition
I explore how digital tools shape architectural ideas, design decisions, and the way architects think—from BIM and parametric systems to artificial intelligence.
Recent Projects
Recent Essays
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 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 …
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 …