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Research & Design: The Architecture of Variation
Over the past decade, digital tools have radically transformed the design, practice, and construction of architecture. But behind the photorealistic renderings of projects that are never built is an entire body of design research that informs the latest innovations in design and construction.
Edited by a pioneer of the digital revolution, this new book takes its cue from the practice of mass-customization, one of the most important design and retail trends of recent years, to consider how variations on the same design idea can be applied to a broad spectrum of architectural, engineering, and construction solutions.
The book has three parts: a group of essays by leading thinkers on design; comparative studies on variation; and case studies. Full of ideas, examples, and current research, this exciting new publication is well-priced for students but sophisticated enough for professionals.
Edited by a pioneer of the digital revolution, this new book takes its cue from the practice of mass-customization, one of the most important design and retail trends of recent years, to consider how variations on the same design idea can be applied to a broad spectrum of architectural, engineering, and construction solutions.
The book has three parts: a group of essays by leading thinkers on design; comparative studies on variation; and case studies. Full of ideas, examples, and current research, this exciting new publication is well-priced for students but sophisticated enough for professionals.
200 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2009
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March 21, 2011
Mr. Spuybroek's advocacy in the postmodern manner of thinking in architecture, and as current 'distinguished chair in architectural design' at Georgia Tech, has been clearly stated on this book.
As much as rewarding this has been for me, it is not to be treated as a general read for all, even for the casual architect. It may be a good academic reference and a good source of information who share the same passion in parametricism, algorithm and digital design.
It is divided to 3 main parts: First, essays from philosophers and designers and writers that supports the book's dispositions ,Second, a visual compilation of different variations and patterns, and Third, Student Works that serves as applications of the former chapters.
Experimental as it may look, the manner of architecture showcased is seriously contending to be the most plausible next step in the profession.
As much as rewarding this has been for me, it is not to be treated as a general read for all, even for the casual architect. It may be a good academic reference and a good source of information who share the same passion in parametricism, algorithm and digital design.
It is divided to 3 main parts: First, essays from philosophers and designers and writers that supports the book's dispositions ,Second, a visual compilation of different variations and patterns, and Third, Student Works that serves as applications of the former chapters.
Experimental as it may look, the manner of architecture showcased is seriously contending to be the most plausible next step in the profession.
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