{"product_id":"designing-architecture-9780415595162","title":"Designing Architecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigning Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable tool to assist both students and young architects in formulating an idea, transforming it into a building, and making effective design decisions. This book promotes integrative and critical thinking in the preliminary design of buildings to inspire creativity, innovation, and design excellence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compendium of individual wisdom and collective experience offers explicit guidance to students and young professionals on how to approach, analyze, and execute specific tasks; develop and refine a process to facilitate the best possible design projects; and create meaningful architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere the design process â from orchestrating client participation to finalizing schematic design â is explored and illuminated. The following material is presented to make the book a useful didactic tool for professional development:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eexplicit strategies for doing design rather than simply reviewing principles and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“All-in-all, I highly recommend \u003cem\u003eDesigning Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe Elements of Process\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Pressman FAIA, no matter where one finds oneself in their career.”\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eRandy Deutsch, Architect\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[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.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cem\u003eThomas Leslie, Pickard Chilton Professor in Architecture, Iowa State University. Journal of Architectural Education\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"[…] 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.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cem\u003eKunal Rakshit, Dept. of Architecture, Jadavpur University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Introduction to the Design Process \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSidebar 1–1\u003c\/em\u003e: What Is Good Design? Process Elements and Iterative Loops. Creativity and Epiphany. Design Attitude. Architectural Concepts. Design Process as Research \u003cstrong\u003e2. Influences and Inspiration \u003c\/strong\u003eClients, Stakeholders, and the Program. Site and Context. \u003cem\u003eSidebar 2–1\u003c\/em\u003e: Site Inventory Checklist. Environmentally Sensitive Design. \u003cem\u003eSidebar 2–2\u003c\/em\u003e: Building Performance Strategies. Precedents and Historical Perspectives. Construction Technology and Materials. Budgets. Codes, Ordinances, and Regulations \u003cstrong\u003e3. Doing Design \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSidebar 3–1\u003c\/em\u003e: Tips for Doing Design. \u003cem\u003eSidebar 3–2\u003c\/em\u003e: Common Mistakes in the Design Process. Seeking Dialogue and Criticism. Tools: Drawings, Physical Models, and Digital Media. \u003cem\u003eSidebar 3–3\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003cem\u003e Sidebar 3–4\u003c\/em\u003e: Tips for Presentations. Charrettes and Competitions \u003cstrong\u003e4. Case Studies \u003c\/strong\u003eNew England Residence. Global Heritage Hall. Autodesk A\/E\/C Division Headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577326571863,"sku":"9780415595162","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415595162.jpg?v=1746094900","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/designing-architecture-9780415595162","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}