Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer 5th Edition is the classic programming guide for architects and clients, fully updated and revised. The book 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. This edition of the only programming guide appropriate for both architect and client features new information related to BIM, integrated practice and sustainable design when programming. Supplemented with more than 120 updated illustrations and diagrams, this indispensable resource provides revised technical information and faster, easier access to explanations, examples and tools, including:
- Guidance on incorporating the latest technological tools when programming
- A primer on discounted cash flow analysis and net present value analysis
- Project statement examples organized by project phase and building type
- Useful techniques for data management, functional relationship analysis and more.
Softcover.
