The Future of Computer-Mediated Briefing

Abstract

The brief is often considered an outdated document that limits design creativity and freedom. However, in the framework of comprehensive computerization, the brief as an information system becomes an integral part of architectural decision taking. This agrees not only with possible emerging architectural roles and services but also with established trends in computerization and information processing. The chapter is a succinct look into the future development of the architectural brief within these trends and services.