Another advantage of CAAD is the bidirectional mapping of activities and functionalities. The two mapping instances are indicated between the superficial structures (TM1) and the deep structures (TM2). These mappings are abstractions that are introduced for the purpose of discussing the process of designing and deploying CAAD systems. When designing systems, developers generally consider TM1. Here, a one-to-one mapping is the typical statement, which is to develop computer-based functionality that maps as closely as possible to the corresponding manual design activity, for example, drawing stairs, spatially controlling conflicts between building systems, or generating perspectives from orthogonal viewpoints. Architectural design processes tend to integrate hitherto isolated models. Different types of specialized knowledge, tools, visualization techniques and media are combined. The design process encompasses the entire life cycle "Life Cycle (Environment)") of the building. Areas covered are construction, remodeling and demolition. Taking into account the shared use of digital design tools, and the exchange of information and knowledge between designers and across different projects, we speak of a design continuum.

A work of architecture primarily involves visually represented data. Problems are often described and treated in a graphical approach. Only this form of expression serves as a basis for work and discussion. Therefore, the designer must have maximum visual control over the processes taking place in the design continuum. Other questions arise about navigation, associative access to information, and programming and communication in very large data sets.

There are several organizations active in CAAD education and research:

The CAAD has two types of structures in its program. The first system is surface structure, which provides a graphical means to represent three-dimensional objects using two dimensions. It also contains algorithms that allow the generation of patterns and their analysis using programmed criteria, and data banks that store information about the problem in question and the standards and regulations that apply to it. The second system is deep structure, which means that the operations performed by the computer have natural limitations. Hardware and machine languages ​​that are supported by it make it easy to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. A large number of symbolic processing layers can also be built, enabling functionalities found on the surface.

Another advantage of CAAD is the bidirectional mapping of activities and functionalities. The two mapping instances are indicated between the superficial structures (TM1) and the deep structures (TM2). These mappings are abstractions that are introduced for the purpose of discussing the process of designing and deploying CAAD systems. When designing systems, developers generally consider TM1. Here, a one-to-one mapping is the typical statement, which is to develop computer-based functionality that maps as closely as possible to the corresponding manual design activity, for example, drawing stairs, spatially controlling conflicts between building systems, or generating perspectives from orthogonal viewpoints. Architectural design processes tend to integrate hitherto isolated models. Different types of specialized knowledge, tools, visualization techniques and media are combined. The design process encompasses the entire life cycle "Life Cycle (Environment)") of the building. Areas covered are construction, remodeling and demolition. Taking into account the shared use of digital design tools, and the exchange of information and knowledge between designers and across different projects, we speak of a design continuum.

A work of architecture primarily involves visually represented data. Problems are often described and treated in a graphical approach. Only this form of expression serves as a basis for work and discussion. Therefore, the designer must have maximum visual control over the processes taking place in the design continuum. Other questions arise about navigation, associative access to information, and programming and communication in very large data sets.

There are several organizations active in CAAD education and research: