Teaching Pervasive Computing for Architects - a simple but powerful building simulator explaining the potential and power of pervasive computing through hands-on exercises

Pervasive Computing will soon be integrated part of the architectural education. The design of digital services and media enriched architecture is expected to become an important element for the architectural design within near future. This technology has an enormous spatial and creative impact. Pervasive computing is seen as the key technology for communication within mediated spaces. This paper introduces a successful approach of teaching the creative principles of pervasive computing. This reflects the ubiquitous quality of digital technologies and services in both todayis life and building industry. It described the aim, technical solution, scope and result of exercises carried out at ETH Zurich (bachelor program)