Problem Seeking An Architectural Programming Primer

, by Pena, William M.; Parshall, Steven A.

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ISBN: 9781118084144 | 1118084144
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Copyright: 2/28/2012

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The leading essential guide to architectural programming, giving the design practitioner a clear procedure when programming a building of any scale. The book is updated to incorporate new information related to BIM, integrated practice, and sustainable design, as well information on how designers can incorporate the latest technological tools when programming.

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Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
	p. 1
Problem Seeking
An Architectural Programming Primer
Overview	p. 2
The Primer	p. 2
The Search	p. 4
Programmers and Designers	p. 6
Analysis and Synthesis	p. 8
The Separation	p. 10
The Interface	p. 12
Process	p. 14
Five Steps	p. 14
Procedure	p. 16
Considerations	p. 18
The Whole Problem	p. 18
Four Considerations	p. 20
Framework	p. 22
Information	p. 24
Information Index Matrix	p. 26
Organizing Information	p. 28
Two-Phase Process	p. 30
Data Clog	p. 32
Processing and Discarding	p. 34
Participation	p. 36
User on Team	p. 36
Effective Group Action	p. 38
Team	p. 40
Participatory Process	p. 42
Background Information	p. 43
Decision Making	p. 44
Communication	p. 46
Steps	p. 48
Establish Goals	p. 48
Collect and Analyze Facts	p. 50
Uncover and Test Concepts	p. 52
Determine Needs	p. 66
Cost Estimate Analysis	p. 68
Abstract to the Essence	p. 70
State the Problem	p. 72
Summary	p. 74
Programming Principles	p. 74
	p. 77
How to Use the Method
Introduction	p. 78
Definitions and Examples	p. 78
On Theory and Process	p. 80
On Considerations	p. 85
On Goals	p. 85
On Facts	p. 89
On Concepts	p. 90
On Needs	p. 96
On Problem Statements	p. 124
Programming Procedures	p. 146
Establish Goals	p. 146
Collect and Analyze Facts	p. 148
Uncover and Test Concepts	p. 150
Determine Needs	p. 152
State the Problem	p. 153
Programming Activities	p. 154
Typical Programming Activities	p. 154
Four Degrees of Sophistication	p. 164
Variable Conditions	p. 168
How to Simplify Design Problems	p. 170
Useful Techniques	p. 172
Data Management	p. 173
Questionnaires	p. 184
Interviews and Work Sessions	p. 194
Audio- and Videoconferencing	p. 206
Functional Relationship Analysis	p. 208
Gaming and Simulation	p. 210
Space Lists	p. 216
Program Development	p. 222
Brown Sheets and Visualization	p. 231
Analysis Cards and Wall Displays	p. 236
Electronic White Boards and Flip Charts	p. 246
Electronic Presentations	p. 253
Programming Reports	p. 255
Program Evaluation	p. 256
Building Evaluation	p. 260
Selected Bibliography	p. 265
Index	p. 267
About The Authors	p. 273
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