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Problem seeking : an architectural programming primer / William M. Peña, Steven A. Parshall.
LIBRA NA2728 .P46 2012
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Peña, William.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Architecture--Data processing.
- Architecture.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition:
- Fifth edition.
- Other Title:
- Architectural programming primer
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
- Summary:
- This book 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 designs of the buildings. -- BACK COVER
- Contents:
- Pt. One Problem Seeking An Architectural Programming Primer
- Overview
- Primer
- Search
- Programmers and Designers
- Analysis and Synthesis
- Separation
- Interface
- Process
- Five Steps
- Procedure
- Considerations
- Whole Problem
- Four Considerations
- Framework
- nformation
- Information Index Matrix
- Organizing Information
- Two-Phase Process
- Data Clog
- Processing and Discarding
- Participation
- User on Team
- Effective Group Action
- Team
- Participatory Process
- Background Information
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Steps
- Establish Goals
- Collect and Analyze Facts
- Uncover and Test Concepts
- Determine Needs
- Cost Estimate Analysis
- Abstract to the Essence
- State the Problem
- Summary
- Programming Principles
- pt. Two How to Use the Method
- Introduction
- Definitions and Examples
- On Theory and Process
- On Considerations
- On Goals
- On Facts
- On Concepts
- On Needs
- On Problem Statements
- Programming Procedures
- Programming Activities
- Typical Programming Activities
- Four Degrees of Sophistication
- Variable Conditions
- How to Simplify Design Problems
- Useful Techniques
- Data Management
- Questionnaires
- Interviews and Work Sessions
- Audio- and Videoconferencing
- Functional Relationship Analysis
- Gaming and Simulation
- Space Lists
- Program Development
- Brown Sheets and Visualization
- Analysis Cards and Wall Displays
- Electronic White Boards and Flip Charts
- Electronic Presentations
- Programming Reports
- Program Evaluation
- Building Evaluation.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-266) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lawrence H. Herring Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1118084144
- OCLC:
- 723530754
- Publisher Number:
- 99954136888
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