Big Data in Architecture

Big data is a broad term for the collection of both structured and unstructured data. Data is one of the biggest byproducts of the 21st century. Almost everything we do produces data, from swiping credit cards to emailing. Our production of data is exploding. Increasingly, the value of a business is tied to its ability to mine data. In the field of architecture, data is having a similar impact. In the modern era of architecture, big data plays a crucial role in transforming design processes. Big data and architecture is one combination worth exploring in depth. This paper examines the role of big data in architecture.