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161 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,119 Architecture and Computational Design papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Emerging eco-friendly technologies, such as solar and wind energy harvesting, are being extensively explored; however, they are insufficient.

    The Integration of Bio-Active Elements into Building Façades as a Sustainable Concept · 2024 · DOI

  • Developing methods for anonymizing movement data. Creating buildings that can perceive and adapt to human behavior over time. Balancing the need for movement-sensitive design with the need for privacy and security.

    When buildings learn how we move: embodied human–building interaction in the age of machine intelligence · 2026 · DOI

  • Exploring the use of movement-sensitive design in various building types. Developing new methods for anonymizing movement data. Investigating the impact of movement-sensitive buildings on human behavior and well-being.

    When buildings learn how we move: embodied human–building interaction in the age of machine intelligence · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current approaches to human-computer interaction in architecture. The study highlights the need for a more collaborative and forward-thinking approach. The paper notes that current models may be insufficient due to multiple layers of HCI in architecture.

    Beyond Artificiality · 2026 · DOI

  • While the paper positions SynDI as preventing parametric design from restricting creativity through repetition, there is no empirical comparison between design solutions generated through traditional parametric workflows versus SynDI-driven workflows to quantify creative diversity and novelty outcomes.

    Beyond Artificiality · 2026 · DOI

  • The separation of geometric reasoning from material and fabrication constraints. The lack of a pedagogical framework that integrates polyhedral geometry, parametric modeling, and digital fabrication.

    Thinking Through Geometry: Bridging Polyhedral Structures, Parametric Modeling, and Digital Fabrication in Architectural Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of deep emotional understanding and humanistic care for design concepts in generative AI. The lack of scientific standards in the evaluation of design results.

    Practice and Challenge of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Creative Design · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how artificial intelligence disrupts implicit social contracts. The need for a design framework for the reconfiguration of implicit social contracts.

    Friction Visibility and Structural Reconfiguration: How AI Disrupts Implicit Social Contracts in Maura Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • The modernist approaches have limitations and failures. There is a need to integrate practical, scientific, and artistic innovations. The paper identifies the challenge of creating livable and engaging environments.

    Towards the science of living structure: making and remaking livable cities as part of urban informatics · 2026 · DOI

  • The modernist approaches have limitations and failures. There is a need for a new paradigm emphasizing human well-being, sustainability, and a harmonious relationship with nature.

    Towards the science of living structure: making and remaking livable cities as part of urban informatics · 2026 · DOI

  • Integrating AI in design education while maintaining core design competencies. Addressing the perceptual gap between students' optimism and instructors' evaluations. Developing effective pedagogical models that integrate AI in design education.

    AI as a Design Partner: Evaluating Its Role in Architectural Education through Student and Instructor Insights · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was conducted with a limited sample size of 29 students. The response rate of the student survey was 62%. The study's findings may not be generalizable to other contexts or populations.

    AI as a Design Partner: Evaluating Its Role in Architectural Education through Student and Instructor Insights · 2026 · DOI

  • Technical challenges, such as concerns related to privacy, accuracy, accountability, and originality. Ethical challenges, such as the need for ethical awareness in the process of GAI integration in architecture education. Pedagogical challenges, such as the need to transform traditional teaching practices to accommodate GAI integration.

    Factors influencing teacher's perception and acceptance of generative AI in architecture education—a cross-sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can investigate the impact of GAI integration on student learning outcomes in architecture education. Future research can explore the development of training programs to enhance teachers' technical, conceptual, and ethical knowledge of GAI. Future research can examine the role of stakeholders in promoting the acceptance and adoption of GAI among architecture teachers.

    Factors influencing teacher's perception and acceptance of generative AI in architecture education—a cross-sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of balancing modernity and conservation in urban planning. The paper highlights the challenge of preserving the cultural history of cities. The paper discusses the challenge of meeting contemporary functional needs without sacrificing historical relevance.

    Integrating AI for sustainable architectural space optimization and heritage-conscious street design · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive evaluation of the model's performance in real-world scenarios. The paper's experimentation is limited to a specific set of cities. The paper does not discuss the potential biases in the dataset used to train the model.

    Integrating AI for sustainable architectural space optimization and heritage-conscious street design · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the understanding of Chinese spatial thought and its application to contemporary architecture and urban planning. The paper identifies a need for a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and its relevance to contemporary environmental issues.

    Journal of Architectural and Planning Research · 2026 · DOI

  • Human interaction with nature is often lacking in today's societies due to societal trends such as urbanization, building design and lifestyle. There is a significant gap in the evaluation of architectural education worldwide in terms of promoting sustainable development.

    A Non-formal Architectural Education to Discuss the Codes of Biophilic Design in Vernacular Architecture: A Workshop Experience in and Around Ankara Castle · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a significant gap in the evaluation of architectural education worldwide in terms of promoting sustainable development. The incorporation of biophilic design principles within local architecture can serve as a means to promote sustainable development.

    A Non-formal Architectural Education to Discuss the Codes of Biophilic Design in Vernacular Architecture: A Workshop Experience in and Around Ankara Castle · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clarity and operational usefulness of contextual sensitivity in design practice and research, - The ambiguous interpretation of the term 'contextual sensitivity' in architectural discourse

    Contextual Sensitivity in Architectural Design: Clarifying Concepts through Semantic Analysis and Expert Validation · 2026 · DOI

  • The construction industry's significant pressure on natural resources and substantial waste generation. The long-term inefficiency of the linear model of building production. The need for a fundamental reconsideration of how materials are used and circulated within the built environment.

    Towards a Digital Biocircular Design Paradigm in Architecture: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the exploration of the combined implications of digital design and biocircular construction approaches for architectural design. The intersection of digital design and biocircular construction approaches has largely evolved in parallel, with insufficient exploration of their combined implications.

    Towards a Digital Biocircular Design Paradigm in Architecture: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of visual semiotics in architectural competitions. The study highlights the need for further research into the role of signifier-signified dynamics in daylight-focused designs.

    Visual Semiotics in Architectural Competitions: VELUX Award Case Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on testing the model in different urban environments and contexts. Future research can explore the application of the model to other fields such as architecture and urban planning. Future research can investigate the use of other artificial intelligence techniques in landscape architecture design.

    Health sensitive decision-making for integrating artificial intelligence and landscape architecture in urban cities · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current landscape architecture design process, which often results in suboptimal layout decisions. The study highlights the need for a more efficient and effective approach to landscape architecture design that prioritizes public health.

    Health sensitive decision-making for integrating artificial intelligence and landscape architecture in urban cities · 2026 · DOI

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