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Changing the Paradigm of Drawing Consumption
(2019-10-23) Valkoniemi, Leevi
Perustieteiden korkeakoulu | Master's thesis
Drawings have existed from the early times of mankind as a means of communicating thoughts forward, crystallizing ideas or simply for the sake of remembering something. While the production and delivery methods of drawings in the construction industry may have improved over the years, especially during the past few decades, the way to consume drawings has not progressed correspondingly. This research seeks to provide a comprehensive overview on the possibilities that may emerge from improvements in the process of drawing consumption, as well as to function as a guideline for anyone trying to understand the consumption of drawings as a practice, and furthermore, for anyone who may be interested in developing new technologies that specifically improve the consumption process of drawings. Findings of the study could potentially be used as a reference when developing new technologies, or at minimum they will contribute to the body of knowledge on the process of drawing consumption and on the philosophical qualities of drawings – which are topics that have not been studied extensively. As the title of the thesis suggests, an underlying hypothesis of the study is that a paradigm shift in the field of drawing consumption is something that – if attained – would allow the industry to transcend their current practices by improving the industry holistically. The research consists of two parts: a theoretical study during which the qualities and practices of drawing consumption are studied thoroughly, and a proof-of-concept study, that is an attempt to introduce a new technology in a form of a prototype that could work as a guideline or a contribution for any party interested in further research or development regarding the subject.