Product Development and Architecture
Subtitle: Visions, Methods, Innovations
Publisher: de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9783034608411
Subjects: Architecture, modern; Architectural design
Description: In the construction sector, demand is steadily increasing for innovative products. Product Development and Architecture presents selected examples that illustrate how the planning disciplines can contribute to such innovations in building. Introductory essays comprehensively explain the thematic and methodological framework. Case studies exemplify the transformation of ideas into prototypes or products.Creating dynamics, shifting boundaries, building and expanding networks, conserving resources, developing and optimizing planning tools, as well as implementing use-additive processes all these processes are discussed in order to clarify the necessary collaboration between various actors in the construction industry.