Title: Architectural design portable handbook
First published: 2001
Description: A guide to creating meaningful architectural form, Architectural Design Portable Handbook grounds design in the real world. It summarizes, synthesizes, and systematizes the core tasks of design, integrating key information into a working context to facilitate optimal design solutions. Inside you’ll find expert, time- and error-sparing coverage of:Core issues of designWorking with clientsSite analysis User-needs evaluationInformation compilationConcept developmentExploring design alternativesComputing and designPresentationsFor seasoned practitioners, those first entering the field, and students alike, this unique design guide from noted architect Andy Pressman is likely to become a beloved tool. Accessible, useful, and full of value-added features such as quick tips and case studies, quotes from leading architects, checklists, and a customizable layout that encourages you to add your own helpful notes and reminders, Architectural Design Portable Handbook is a gift for architects to give themselves.
Subjects: Architectural design, Architecture, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Nonfiction, Convention facilities, Planning, Management, Exhibition buildings, Design and construction, Design architectural, Guides, manuels, ARCHITECTURE, Buildings, Public, Commercial & Industrial, Project Management, Security Design
LC classification: NA2750 .P6949 2001