Daniela Thiels

Dr. Daniela Thiels serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Aachen University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen). She specializes in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD), Virtual Reality applications, and Digital Design methodologies within architectural education. Her work bridges traditional architectural representation with cutting-edge digital visualization techniques.

Dr. Thiels' research and teaching interests focus on the evolution of architectural visualization:

• Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) fundamentals and applications
• Architectural visualization from digital drawing to virtual reality
• Rendering techniques including raytracing for interior and exterior presentations
• Layout design for architectural publications using Adobe InDesign
• Digital image processing with Photoshop for architectural presentations
• Professional portfolio development for architectural students

As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Thiels serves on the Staff Council for Academic and Artistic Employees, contributing to faculty governance. Her teaching approach emphasizes practical application of digital tools while maintaining strong connections to fundamental architectural design principles, preparing students for contemporary practice where digital proficiency is essential.