Architecture in use : an introduction to the programming, design and evaluation of building / by Theo JM van der Voordt and Herman BR van Wegen.

By:

Voordt, Theo JM van

Contributor(s):

BR van Wegen, Herman

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Amsterdam : Architectural Press, 2005.Description: xi, 237 p. : illISBN:

9780750664578
0750664576

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

721 VOO-A

Contents:

Contents : Chapter 1: Architectonic and functional quality of buildings -- 1.1. Functions of a building -- 1.2. Functional quality -- 1.3. Architectonic quality -- 1.4. Phases of the building process -- 1.5. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Function and form -- 2.1. The search for form -- 2.2. Functional and constructional efficiency -- 2.3. Development of functionalist ideas -- 2.4. Flexibility and multifunctionality -- 2.5. Context -- 2.6. Autonomy of form -- 2.7. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Programme of requirements -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. The role of programming in the building process -- 3.3. Contents of the programme of requirements -- 3.4. Steps leading to a programme of requirements -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4: From brief to design -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. What is design? -- 4.3. Design methodology -- 4.4. Design processes -- 4.5. Design methods -- 4.6. Quality control -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5: Evaluating buildings -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Product and process, ex ante and ex post -- 5.3. Why evaluate? -- 5.4. Quality assessment -- 5.5. An integrated approach -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6: Quality assessment: methods of measurement -- 6.1. Criteria for functional quality -- 6.2. Methods of measurement -- 6.3. Checklists and assessment scales -- Bibliography --

Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents : Chapter 1: Architectonic and functional quality of buildings --
1.1. Functions of a building --
1.2. Functional quality --
1.3. Architectonic quality --
1.4. Phases of the building process --
1.5. Conclusion --
Bibliography --
Chapter 2: Function and form --
2.1. The search for form --
2.2. Functional and constructional efficiency --
2.3. Development of functionalist ideas --
2.4. Flexibility and multifunctionality --
2.5. Context --
2.6. Autonomy of form --
2.7. Conclusion --
Bibliography --
Chapter 3: Programme of requirements --
3.1. Introduction --
3.2. The role of programming in the building process --
3.3. Contents of the programme of requirements --
3.4. Steps leading to a programme of requirements --
Bibliography --
Chapter 4: From brief to design --
4.1. Introduction --
4.2. What is design? --
4.3. Design methodology --
4.4. Design processes --
4.5. Design methods --
4.6. Quality control --
Bibliography --
Chapter 5: Evaluating buildings --
5.1. Introduction --
5.2. Product and process, ex ante and ex post --
5.3. Why evaluate? --
5.4. Quality assessment --
5.5. An integrated approach --
Bibliography --
Chapter 6: Quality assessment: methods of measurement --
6.1. Criteria for functional quality --
6.2. Methods of measurement --
6.3. Checklists and assessment scales --
Bibliography --

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.

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