parametric design is a new approach to architectural design based on the concept of
parameters. It utilizes parameters to set relations between design elements in order
to define a range of formal alternatives. In this sense, the parametric design provides
great opportunities for architects to engineer the design process more efficiently;
yet its novelty generates some challenges for architectural practitioners. The aim of
this research is to explore the position of parametric design in contemporary
architectural practices, identifying its advantages and disadvantages in comparison
with traditional computer-aided design (CAD).