DiGITAL design IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE AS A TOOL NOT AS AN AIM

ABSTRACT This paper suggests a design framework that aims to achieve balance between different innovative design dimensions in contemporary Arab architecture. Firstly, a theoretical approach to the impact of globalization on Arab architecture is reviewed, discussing how and why the original identity of such architecture is vanishing. Secondly, three case studies for contemporary Arab architecture are assessed for their efficiency regarding use of digital design, sustainability, and regionalism. Finally, a novel design framework is developed, aiming to bridge the gap and achieve harmony between computation, sustainability, and regionalism in the Arab world contemporary architecture. Keywords: Digital design, Computation, Sustainability, Regionalism.