Critical Skills for Solving Design Problems: Useful Tips from Architects in Practice (Architecture) - Softcover

Foreword By Paul Michael Davis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1864708557 ISBN 13: 9781864708554

Publisher: The Images Publishing Group, 2022

Synopsis

• With analysis on nearly twenty projects from well-known architects, this book provides an unmissable opportunity to learn from the experts
• Famous architects walk through the design process, with full-colour photographs, drawings and sketches of ideas
• Each architect examines design problems encountered during the project, and offers examples of critical thinking that resulted in practical solutions
• Famous architects offer the benefit of their experience on nearly 20 projects, providing insight into critical skills for problem solving
• Each project is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings that detail the architect's journey through the build
• Includes useful architectural and design tips for solving unexpected problems efficiently and effectively

Architectural plans, generally, are beset by problems as the project develops. A prospective architect needs to learn how to critically assess and problem-solve design issues. And for every problem, there is a solution, as renowned architects reveal, walking through the design process with full-colour photographs, drawings and sketches of their projects.

Sharing their insights on a selection of architectural principles that were tailored to reflect design critique, they highlight different approaches for efficient problem-solving. With nearly twenty projects from these well-known architects, this book provides an unmissable opportunity to learn from the experts. They examine design problems encountered during the project and offer examples of critical thinking that resulted in practical solutions. This book will form an invaluable reference for architects and students alike.

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About the Author

Before starting his own office, Paul Michael Davis gained several years of experience in internationally renowned architecture firms in Los Angeles and New York. While working in Frank Gehry's Los Angeles office, Paul developed advanced architectural concepts on projects including the Louis Vuitton Foundation museum in Paris. He has also been a member of the Interior Design faculty of Bellevue College. Paul attended the University of Washington, earning two Bachelor's degrees in 2000, and a Master of Architecture in 2003. Paul is a registered architect in Washington State and a LEED Accredited Professional.

From the Back Cover

Architectural plans generally are beset by problems as the project develops. A prospective architect needs to learn how to critically assess and problem-solve any design issues. And to every problem there is a solution, using the 'Fifteen Principles' for solving design problems efficiently.

With nearly 20 projects from well-known architects, this book provides an unmissable opportunity to learn from the experts. Famous architects walk through the design process, with full-colour photographs, drawings and sketches of ideas. Each architect examines design problems encountered during the project, and offers examples of critical thinking that resulted in practical solutions. This book will form a valuable reference for architects and students.

About the Author
Before starting his own office, Paul Michael Davis gained several years of experience in internationally renowned architecture firms in Los Angeles and New York. While working in Frank Gehry's Los Angeles office, Paul developed advanced architectural concepts on projects including the Louis Vuitton Foundation museum in Paris. He has also been a member of the Interior Design faculty of Bellevue College. Paul attended the University of Washington, earning two Bachelor's degrees in 2000, and a Master of Architecture in 2003. Paul is a registered architect in Washington State and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Images Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1864708557
• ISBN 13: 9781864708554
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 260