Description
Book SynopsisQuickly master architectural programming concepts, skills, and techniques
In the essential discipline of architectural programming, the ideas of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and history find their focus in the realities of site conditions, budgets, and functionality. Author Edith Cherry vividly demonstrates in this inspiring tutorial that the programming process not only helps architects avoid the endless design revisions occurring in most projects, but that it is also the key to designing for optimal form and function.
Programming for Design lets you rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully program a moderate-size space. Rather than simply describe basic principles and practices, this straightforward guide helps you master architectural programming by actually doing it.
Professor Cherry identifies the central issues involved and describes the skills needed to work with clients to identify problems to be solved by a
Table of ContentsPREPARING FOR PROGRAMMING.
Think About Thinking.
Clients.
THE ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING PROJECT.
Researching the Project Background.
Identifying Goals and Objectives.
Gathering and Analyzing Information.
Identifying Programmatic Strategies.
Establishing Quantitative Requirements.
The Synthesis of the Design Problem.
Documentation.
A Synthesis of the Architectural Programming Task.
Appendices.
Bibliography and References.
Illustration Credits.
Index.
