Programming for Design: From Theory to Practice is a comprehensive reference to architectural programming concepts, skills and techniques. It is an inspiring tutorial that shows 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. The book lets readers 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 readers master architectural programming by actually doing it. This book identifies central issues and describes the skills needed to work with clients to identify problems to be solved by a design effort. It emphasizing designing for people and offers proven strategies and techniques for goal setting, information gathering and analysis, concept development, program synthesis and communicating with clients. The book is also devoted to practical applications. It walks readers step-by-step through a project of their own choosing and provides numerous examples and four case studies within each step that vividly illustrate how to effectively gather, process, and communicate information. Features more than 200 supporting illustrations, diagrams and sidebars.
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