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Record Nr.

UNINA9910822369903321

Autore

Groat Linda N

Titolo

Architectural research methods / / Linda N. Groat and David Wang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, : Wiley, 2013

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , 2013

ISBN

1-118-41547-7

1-299-46498-X

1-118-41851-4

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (viii, 468 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

720.072

Soggetti

Architecture - Research

Architecture - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The domain of architectural research -- pt. 2. Seven research strategies.

Sommario/riassunto

A practical guide to research for architects and designers-now updated and expanded!  From searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to the color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master in order to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral issues that arise in their work. This book's unique coverage of research methods is specifically targeted to help professional designers and researchers better conduct and understand research. Part I explores basic research issues and co