Evaluation of Postgraduate Architect Candidates' Opinions on the Use of 3D Printers

[EN] Nowadays, when technology is developing at a rapid pace, new technological devices are being developed to become a part of both professional life and educational programs. One of these technological developments is the development of the development of three-dimensional printers. Recently, presentations have been presented in three dimensions and multimedia, allowing professionals to have better knowledge about these tools and their uses. 3D printers are rapidly becoming tools that support the production and creation process in small and medium-sized businesses. These printers are used not only for prototyping but also in many fields such as industrial planning, engineering, design, architecture, medicine, and scientific research. The aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of graduate architect candidates regarding the use of 3D printers within the scope of architectural education. The main reason for choosing graduate-level architects as the sample group is that they have reached a certain level by completing their undergraduate education and have a level of awareness in terms of increasing their competencies by continuing their education at the graduate level. In the study, data was collected using an opinion form with semi-structured questions. Participation in this study was provided on a voluntary basis. As a result of the study, it has been proven that the use of 3D printing will have an important place in the future of architecture, as will 3D representation and 3D models. This situation has revealed the awareness that future architects need to be supported and trained in this regard.