explicit strategies for doing design rather than simply reviewing principles and
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“All-in-all, I highly recommend Designing Architecture: The Elements of Process by Andrew Pressman FAIA, no matter where one finds oneself in their career.” – Randy Deutsch, Architect
"[The book] present[s] sound counsel and readable, clear summaries of what it’s like to work as an architect […]; how ideas are developed, presented, and discussed with clients and consultants; and what influences designs at each stage." –Thomas Leslie, Pickard Chilton Professor in Architecture, Iowa State University. Journal of Architectural Education
"[…] thoroughly guided and blissfully written, anybody going through it will feel the urge to start a design anew, such is the charisma of the writing." –Kunal Rakshit, Dept. of Architecture, Jadavpur University
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the Design Process Sidebar 1–1: What Is Good Design? Process Elements and Iterative Loops. Creativity and Epiphany. Design Attitude. Architectural Concepts. Design Process as Research 2. Influences and Inspiration Clients, Stakeholders, and the Program. Site and Context. Sidebar 2–1: Site Inventory Checklist. Environmentally Sensitive Design. Sidebar 2–2: Building Performance Strategies. Precedents and Historical Perspectives. Construction Technology and Materials. Budgets. Codes, Ordinances, and Regulations 3. Doing Design Sidebar 3–1: Tips for Doing Design. Sidebar 3–2: Common Mistakes in the Design Process. Seeking Dialogue and Criticism. Tools: Drawings, Physical Models, and Digital Media. Sidebar 3–3: Conceptual Design and Sustainability on the Computer. Synthesizing Program and Site Issues. Organizing Elements. Aesthetic and Formal Qualities. Building Systems Integration and Collaboration. Preliminary Design Presentations. Sidebar 3–4: Tips for Presentations. Charrettes and Competitions 4. Case Studies New England Residence. Global Heritage Hall. Autodesk A/E/C Division Headquarters.
