Architecture in Use
Architecture in Use by D. J. M. van der Voordt, published by Taylor & Francis Group on August 23, 2016, is a comprehensive exploration of programming, design, and building evaluation. This edition, comprising 252 pages, presents a cohesive approach to building design by linking functional and architectural qualities. The book examines the historical relationship between form and function in architecture, providing insights into how these concepts have evolved over time.
Readers will find a detailed discussion on expressing the desired functional quality and utility value of buildings through architectural briefs. The text also offers guidance on conducting post-occupancy evaluations, equipping architects with methods and techniques to assess whether the intended utility value has been realized. With a focus on modern architectural design, this book serves as a resource for understanding the practical implications of building utility and the evaluation processes that follow.
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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.
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