Creative thinking in the process of architectural design. A systemic review of literature (#1381)

Authors

Cruzado Palacios, María Delia

Abstract

Architectural design involves solving complex problems that require unique and flexible solutions, where the use of creative techniques is essential to address these challenges from multiple perspectives and find effective answers. This systematic review, focused on identifying the creative thinking techniques that influence the architectural design of Architecture students, analyzed studies published in the last 5 years in Scopus and Web of Science, identified 33 relevant investigations using the PRISMA method, from a total of 567 articles. The results highlight that 2023 was the year with the highest scientific production, while Europe and Asia led in the number of publications. Furthermore, architecture students show a marked dependence on traditional approaches and resistance to uncertainty. While, among the techniques analyzed, scientific and artistic creativity is identified as the most used, although modeling and prototyping has taken a key role due to its ability to transform abstract ideas into tangible proposals. In terms of effectiveness, 42% of the studies reported significant results, while others highlighted their contribution to concrete advances in the creative process. It is concluded that creative thinking techniques, especially modeling and prototyping, have the potential to transform architectural design by balancing theory and practice, promoting more effective and innovative solutions to the complex challenges of the contemporary environment.