Abstract
This study aims to determine the impact of augmented reality technology on architectural design education, its integration into educational methods, and its role in developing the capabilities of students at various levels of architectural design studio at the College of Architecture and Planning at King Saud University. The literature review focuses on methods of teaching architectural design studios, augmented reality techniques and their role in architectural design education. The study methodology uses questionnaire tool, administered electronically to faculty and students, to assess the level of education in architectural design studios, and determine the role of augmented reality technology in the educational process. The study showed that architectural education in the design studios at the College is active education and depends on a wide variety of educational methods based on guidance, initiative and cooperation. Further, the study showed that use of augmented reality technology in architectural design education will have a major impact in enhancing the educational process. It contributes to the development of student's capabilities and use of techniques. The study concludes with a set of recommendations for the application of augmented reality technology at various stages and levels of design education.