Architectural Design Handbook

Author: Pressman
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Publish Date: 2003-04-21
Features: This book is easy to accept, useful, and full of value-added features, such as quick tips and case studies, quotes from renowned architects, checklists, and customizable formats that allow you to add notes and tips that are useful to you. This manual is a guide to fostering meaningful architectural forms, grounding design in the real world. It summarizes, synthesizes, and systematizes the core tasks of design, integrating key information into practical work to achieve the best design. You can find expert advice to save time and avoid mistakes. It includes: core design issues, engagement with clients, site condition analysis, assessment of user needs, information editing, concept development, exploring alternative design possibilities, computer and design, presentation, etc.