Research Methods for Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780677537 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This practical handbook provides the necessary grounding in this subject, addressing essential questions about what research in architecture can be.The first part of the book is a general guide to the fundamentals of how to do research, from assembling a literature review to conducting an interview. While fundamentally a design discipline, architectural education requires an element of history and theory, grouped under the term "research." However, many students struggle with this part of their course. The range of methods explored illustrates the variety of possible approaches, with authoritative guidance on how best to deploy a research framework.. The second section presents a selection of case studies dealing with such topics as environmental psychology, the politics of space, ethnographic research, and mapping
Excellent Architectural Research Survey Textbook To quote author Ray Lucas, "Architecture is an ever-developing body of knowledge concerned with how we use space: how we dwell and occupy, establishing meaningful places and giving form to the world around us. The aim of this book is to assist the reader in producing research that is distinctly architectural in nature." (p.6) The book from there--in textbook style, assuming that a reader has some grounding in the discipline but not an extensive know. "Five Stars" according to Solomon Abimaje. Great Product!!!
About the Author Raymond Lucas is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture. His work has been published in numerous academic journals. His interests include ongoing research into the field of anthropology and its applicability to architecture.
. His work has been published in numerous academic journals. His interests include ongoing research into the field of anthropology and its applicability to architecture. Raymond Lucas is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture