Design processes under systems thinking: A look at architecture students' projects in Ecuador in complex contexts

  • Juan Andrés Sánchez García
Keywords: systemic thinking, architectural design, architectural education, heritage urban planning

Abstract

This article contextualizes, critiques, and analyzes the relevance and pertinence of systems thinking in architectural design processes within complex urban contexts, particularly in academic experiences developed by architecture students at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Ibarra Campus. 

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Published
2026-03-12
How to Cite
Sánchez García, J. A. (2026). Design processes under systems thinking: A look at architecture students’ projects in Ecuador in complex contexts. Cuadernos Del Centro De Estudios De Diseño Y Comunicación, (293). https://doi.org/10.18682/cdc.vi293.13384