Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471126209 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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and Practice Director of HOK Consulting. PE?A, FAIA, retired partner of Caudill Rowlett Scott, is often referred to as the "father" of architectural programming, having spent more than 50 years developing, refining, and explaining the programming process. . STEVEN A. He has been Lead Programmer on more than 125 major internat
The "Bible" of Architectural Programming If you're interested in architectural programming--defining a project's requirements prior to designing--then this book is a "must read." Why "Problem Seeking?" Pena explains that since design is problem solving, programming is, "the search for sufficient information to clarify, to understand, to state the problem." Part One of the book is a primer, focusing on theory and principles. Part Two is th. Every design student needs this Amazon Customer This book was recommended to me by a practicing architect when I had nearly finished my architecture degree. I think all design students should read this first year. In the book, design is transformed from an arbitrary process into a calculated method of finding, then solving a problem. It embodies the very essence of programming.. "Ideal Programming Reference" according to Henry Louth. Problem seeking is a comprehensive and concise reference for the act of discovery prior to the act of design. Recommend even older editions over more recent programming publications. Great read, graphical examples, and future reference material for practicing designers and students alike.
This new edition of the only programming guide appropriate for both architect and client features new ways of thinking about programming, new strategies for effective group action, and new settings in which to explore programming concepts. Problem Seeking, Fourth Edition lays out a five-step procedure that teams can follow when programming any building or series of buildings, from a small house to a hospital complex. This simple yet comprehensive process encompasses the entire range of factors that influence the design of buildings. The classic programming guide for architects and clients-fully updated and revised Architectural programming is a team effort that requires close cooperation between architects and their clients. Supplemented with more than 120 helpful illustrations and diagrams, this indispensable resource provides updated technical information and faster, easier access to explanations, examples, and tools, including: * Updated building costs and their relationship to interior fit-up costs * A primer on discounted cash flow analysis and net present value analysis * Project statement example
Problem Seeking, Fourth Edition lays out a five-step procedure that teams can follow when programming any building or series of buildings, from a small house to a hospital complex. This simple yet comprehensive process encompasses the entire range of factors that influence the design of buildings.This new edition of the only programming guide appropriate for both architect and client features new ways of thinking about programming, new strategies for effective group action, and new settings in which to explore programming concepts. From the Back Cover The classic programming guide for architects and clients–fully updated and revised Architectural programming is a team effort that requires close coopera