Architecture In Use


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This unique book discusses programming, design and building evaluation providing a ‘joined up � approach to building design. By linking the functional and architectonic qualities of a building, the authors show the practical implications of the utility value of buildings.Starting by looking at how the relationship between form and function has been dealt with by different approaches to architecture from a historical perspective, it goes on to discuss how the desired functional quality and utility value of a building can be expressed in a brief and given a physical form by the architect. Finally, it advises on how to carry out post-occupancy evaluation and provides the architect with methods and techniques for testing whether the intended utility value of a building has been achieved.
Architecture In Use Review
I like the book titled Architecture in Use. It gives a successfull review of contemporary architecture in relation to function-form relationships and combines this review with the theory and practice of programming, design and evalation issues. Programming, design and evaluation, which are the integral parts of building delivery cycle, are explained clearly and coherently. The reader can easily understand/follow the processess and the basic arguments within and between issues. Examples are chosen from actual practice, illustrations are easy to understand. I recommend the book to the European readers who want to understand architectural design in relation to programming, use and evaluation. This book is a short and practical introduction for the other books which give more complex discussios and case studies.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Architecture In Use" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Architecture In Use ...

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