An essential introduction to applying research for busy
architects and designers
The competitive design market and the need to create enduring
value place high demands on architects and designers to expand
their knowledge base to be able to digest and utilize multiple
sources of information. Expected by their clients to be well versed
on all aspects of a project, time-constrained architects and
designers need quick responses in the face of daily challenges. As
a result, these professionals must--more than ever--rely on, and
apply, readily accessible information culled from sound research to
gain a competitive advantage.
The Designer's Guide to Doing Research serves as an introductory
guide on the general concepts and processes that define "good"
research. Organized logically with the practical tools necessary to
obtain research for all facets of the designer's workflow, this
book offers:
Material written in an accessible format specifically for
practitioners
Reliable content by experienced authors--a noted environmental
psychologist and an interior design educator who is also a
practitionerand writer
Tools for planning, executing, and utilizing research presented
in an easy-to-follow format along with case studies, sources, and
applications
Written for all practices and people concerned with the built
environment, from architects and interior designers to facility
managers, landscape architects, and urban planners, this book
serves as an invaluable starting point for gathering and
implementing research effectively.
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