Approaches to design collaboration research

This survey of architectural design collaboration identifies and categorizes strong research from the past 10 years. It starts by describing how the research ranges in focus, scale, and structure, then clarifies how different projects fit in a continuum from conceptual theory to pragmatic application. It explains how conceptual frameworks and standards enable interdisciplinary exchange by envisioning and structuring interaction. It then highlights specific interaction studies and compares methods for analyzing how media affects teamwork. The paper continues by explaining the promise of innovations, such as tangible interfaces and interactive artwork, and concludes by identifying areas for further development. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.