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Architectural Design Portable Handbook
Author(s): Andy Pressman (Author)
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
- Publication Date: February 22, 2001
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 0071352147
- ISBN-13: 9780071352147
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A guide to creating meaningful architectural form, Architectural Design Portable Handbook grounds design in the real world. It summarizes, synthesizes, and systematizes the core tasks of design, integrating key information into a working context to facilitate optimal design solutions. Inside you’ll find expert, time- and error-sparing coverage of:
* Core issues of design
* Working with clients
* Site analysis
* User-needs evaluation
* Information compilation
* Concept development
* Exploring design alternatives
* Computing and design
* Presentations
For seasoned practitioners, those first entering the field, and students alike, this unique design guide from noted architect Andy Pressman is likely to become a beloved tool. Accessible, useful, and full of value-added features such as quick tips and case studies, quotes from leading architects, checklists, and a customizable layout that encourages you to add your own helpful notes and reminders, Architectural Design Portable Handbook is a gift for architects to give themselves.
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