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@article{178164,
        author = {Abhishek Sharma and Ishkiran Singh},
        title = {Iteration Unleashed - Rethinking Architectural Education with iPad},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {2418-2428},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178164},
        abstract = {The iterative process, where students develop, critique, and refine their ideas through multiple feedback loops, is the core of architectural education. This cycle fosters research-oriented thinking, critical evaluation, and problem-solving—skills essential for architectural growth and holistic human development.
This research situates the iPad-based digital transition within a broader historical context of architectural workflow evolution, from hand drafting to computer-aided design (CAD) and now mobile-first modelling environments. It argues that non-adoption of these emerging technologies risks leaving future professionals at a competitive disadvantage in both academia and industry.
The evolution processs suggest that traditional design workflows allocate approximately 55–65% of the total design timeline to iterative development. In contrast, digital tools like Procreate and Shapr3D significantly reduce this by enabling non-destructive editing, portability, and flexible adaptation to feedback, leading to a 25–40% reduction in rework time.
Using a longitudinal case study of the author’s academic projects from first to fifth year, the paper maps growth in design capability and iteration efficiency, visualized through comparative timelines and tool-based workflows. Ultimately, the research concludes that iPad-native tools are not fleeting trends but a pedagogical and technological advancement aligned with the evolving demands of architectural education and practice.},
        keywords = {iPad, procreate, shapr3D, design evolution},
        month = {May},
        }