Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer
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. 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.\...
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Architectural programming is a team effort that requires close cooperation between architects and their clients. This work lays out a five-step procedure that architects and clients can follow when programming any building or series of buildings, from a house to a hospital complex. Part I is a primer on programming, and Part II is a collection on definitions, examples, considerations, activities, and techniques that expand on principles explained in the primer. This fourth edition reflects recent building costs. Annotation © Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
PrefacePt. 1An Architectural Programming PrimerThe Primer12The Search14Programmers and Designers16Analysis and Synthesis18The Separation20The Interface22Five Steps24Procedure26The Whole Problem28Four Considerations30Framework32Information Index34Organizing Information38Two-Phase Process40Data Clog42Processing and Discarding44Abstract to the Essence46User on Team48Ways of Thinking50Effective Group Action58Team60Participatory Process62Background Information63Decision Making64Communication66Establish Goals68Collect and Analyze Facts70Uncover and Test Concepts72Determine Needs88Cost Estimate Analysis90State the Problem92Programming Principles94Pt. 2The AppendixTerms100Programming Procedures152Programming Activities160Useful Techniques176Selected Bibliography217Index218Authors224
