Tools for Ideas : Introduction to Architectural Design Expanded and Updated Edition: Fid-Bau Portal

Tools for Ideas : Introduction to Architectural Design Expanded and Updated Edition

Gänshirt, Christian / Birkhäuser, Firma

Table of contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction to the expanded and updated edition -- Design and research -- Architectural design -- Terms and definitions -- Ways of designing -- Design tools -- Gesture -- Sketch -- Language -- Design drawing -- Model -- Perspective view -- Photograph, film, video -- Calculation -- Computer -- Criticism -- Criteria and value systems -- Theory -- Otl Aicher: A theory of design -- Introduction -- Digital design -- Research-based design -- Social design -- Postscript to the new edition -- BIBLIOGRAPHY, PART A: FUNDAMENTALS -- BIBLIOGRAPHY, PART B: TOOLS -- BIBLIOGRAPHY, PART C: PRACTICE -- ILLUSTRATION CREDITS -- INDEX OF NAMES -- SUBJECT INDEX

This reference work on the core competence of architects and designers provides a thorough and considered overview of the tools and theories, means and methods and practices and possibilities of creative design. In this substantially expanded edition, a review of recent developments since the first edition has been added, the chapters on digital tools have been updated, and a new, extensive practice section describes the foundations of digital, research-based processes and social agendas in design. The author "demonstrates compellingly that design is a synthesis of creative, technical and architectural skills coupled with academic research and reflection. Enlightening!" (Christian Thomas on the first edition). "Insight into the craft of design. Light in the darkness of how ideas take shape." (Jesko Fezer)