Architecture in Use: An Introduction to the Programming, Design and Evaluation of Buildings

van der Voordt, DJM/ van Wegen, HBR

ISBN 10: 1138149861 / ISBN 13: 9781138149861

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2016

About this Item

237 pages. 10.00x7.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-1138149861

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Architecture in Use: An Introduction to the Programming, Design and Evaluation of Buildings
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138149861
• ISBN 13: 9781138149861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.75 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Theo JM van der Voordt