Uso de elementos impresos en 3D como herramientas de apoyo para el aprendizaje en el primer año de la Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de la Universidad de Cuenca

Abstract

The main objective of the project was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D printing as a pedagogical tool in the first year of architecture studies, focusing on its influence on the understanding and application of essential concepts such as space, form and proportion. The study sought to determine whether 3D printing could provide positive influences on teaching and learning in the Architectural Design Workshop I course by providing students with didactic, interactive and practical tools. Specific objectives of the research include identifying concepts that could be better understood through 3D printing, analyzing how this technology affected students' ability to conceptualize and spatially represent three-dimensional ideas, and evaluating its overall effectiveness. . generally used teaching methods. To achieve these objectives, surveys were conducted aimed at both teachers and students, in order to collect data that would allow a detailed analysis of patterns and trends in the learning and teaching processes. The results obtained were crucial to identify possible improvements and changes that could be applied in the future, contributing to the quality and effectiveness of teaching at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of the University of Cuenca.