Architectural Programming State Of The Art

Excerpt from Introduction to Architectural Programming Although its form and role may vary from project to pro ject and from design method to design method, program ming is nevertheless an integral part of the planning of any building. With the architect involved in projects of greater and greater complexity, the value of the program has grown from a means of getting to know the problem to that of an instrument which limits and directs the planning process. Whereas in the past programming amounted to little more than a superficial involvement with familiar and uncomplicated functions which had little or no direct influence on the operations of design synthesis, it is developing into a syste matic, analytical discipline with ever increasing interface with planning operations. The increasing number of firms which specialize in this area is evidence of the new importance placed on programming and its recognition as a distinct compo nent of the design process. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The classic programming guide for architects and clients-fully updated and revised. Architectural programming is a team effort that requires close cooperation between architects and their clients. Problem Seeking, Fourth Edition lays out a five-step procedure that teams can follow when programming any building or series of buildings, from a small house to a hospital complex. This simple yet comprehensive process encompasses the entire range of factors that influence the design of buildings.

Programming Cultures explores the relationship between software engineering and the various disciplines that benefit from new codes and programming tools. The title focuses on a range of practices including: aviation design, urban infrastructure simulation, Hollywood special effects, nanotechnology, mathematics and architecture. In terms of building design, Programming Cultures specifically examine's the potential of new software designed to solve specific visualization and data processing problems from within the profession. The book allows architects to become more familiar with programming rather than basing their work on appropriated systems designed for non-architectural applications (Maya, 3D Studio MAX etc.) and will become a primer for an emerging culture of students; academics and young professionals that are starting to outgrow the predetermined structure of today’s most popular modeling and animation packages.

In this book, first published in 1999, Hershberger presents architectural programming and predesign management in a clear, detailed manner. With numerous examples and illustrations from both his and his colleagues’ experience, he shows the reader step by step how to use the techniques of architectural programming, set values, resolve issues, apply tested methods, and leverage skills when working with clients. This title will be of interest to students of architecture.