It is very interesting topic.

However, the author is missing very critical part which the impact of using CAM tools (e.g. CATIA,Rhino,etc) in the design process itself as well the designer perception of the design methodology and the role of architects.


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Several symposiums and educational programs have recently addressed this subject from different perspectives. I would kindly request the author to review the following links: 

Yale University - Special Event: BUILDING (IN) THE FUTURE Recasting Labor in Architecture:
http://www.yale.edu/opa/newsr/06-10-05-01.all.html
http://allthingsbim.blogspot.com/2006/11/building-in-future-yale-part-4.html

Product Architecture Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology - USA: 
http://www.stevens.edu/engineering/product-architecture/

Design and Manufacturing Institute at Stevens Institute of Technology - USA: 
http://www.dmi.stevens-tech.edu/

Digital Project – Gehry Technologies:
http://www.gehrytechnologies.com/products-product-engineering-optimizer.html

The title of the paper should be more specific and modified to reflect the focus and the expected outcome described by the author (e.g. production strategies, its reflection on design processes, and the influence of new materials). 
