Problem Seeking An Architectural Programming Primer

Name: Problem Seeking An Architectural Programming Primer
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ISBN: 9780471126201

ISBN-10: 0471126209

ISBN-13: 9780471126201

Edition: 4th 2001 (Revised)

Authors: William M. Peï¿½a, Steven A. Parshall, William M. Pe_a

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The first task for any architect is determining the requirements of a proposed building or site--a process referred to as programming. This systematic process includes gathering and analyzing information about a building or other setting, and using that information to create guidelines for the performance of that setting. Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer instantly recognizable, classic book on programming by one of the world's premier architectural firms--HOK. In this new edition, the authors have extensively revised and updated content to reinforce the programming method that they have refined through 50 years of practice.

Book details

List price: $55.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/13/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

WILLIAM M. PE?A, FAIA, retired partner of Caudill Rowlett Scott, is often referred to as the "father" of architectural programming, having spent more than 50 years developing, refining, and explaining the programming process. STEVEN A. PARSHALL, FAIA, is Senior Vice President of Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc. and Practice Director of HOK Consulting. He has been Lead Programmer on more than 125 major international building projects.



Preface



An Architectural Programming Primer


The Primer


The Search


Programmers and Designers


Analysis and Synthesis


The Separation


The Interface


Five Steps


Procedure


The Whole Problem


Four Considerations


Framework


Information Index


Organizing Information


Two-Phase Process


Data Clog


Processing and Discarding


Abstract to the Essence


User on Team


Ways of Thinking


Effective Group Action


Team


Participatory Process


Background Information


Decision Making


Communication


Establish Goals


Collect and Analyze Facts


Uncover and Test Concepts


Determine Needs


Cost Estimate Analysis


State the Problem


Programming Principles



The Appendix


Introduction


Terms


On Theory and Process


On Considerations


On Goals


On Facts


On Concepts


On Needs


On Problem Statements


Programming Procedures


Establish Goals


Collect and Analyze Facts


Uncover and Test Concepts


Determine Needs


State the Problem


Programming Activities


Typical Programming Activities


Four Degrees of Sophistication


Variable Conditions


How to Simplify Design Problems


Useful Techniques


Questionnaires


Data Management


Functional Relationship Analysis


Interviews and Worksessions


Preparation of Brown Sheets


The Analysis Card Technique


Electronic Presentations


Outline for Programming Reports


Evaluation Technique


Evaluating Facilities


Selected Bibliography


Index


Authors