{"product_id":"architectural-research-methods-paperback-softback-9780470908556","title":"Architectural Research Methods (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470908556","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eArchitectural Research Methods\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLinda N. Groat (Author), David Wang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470908556, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 May 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e480 pages, Photos: 100 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 130 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eARCHITECTURE\/GENERAL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESEARCH FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS—NOW UPDATED AND EXPANDED!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to the color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master in order to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral issues that arise in their work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book’s unique coverage of research methods is specifically targeted to help professional designers and researchers better conduct and understand research. Part I explores basic research issues and concepts, and includes chapters on relating theory to method and design to research. Part II gives a comprehensive treatment of specific strategies for investigating built forms. In all, the book covers seven types of research, including historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation, logical argumentation, and case studies and mixed methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures new to this edition include:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for investigation, practical examples, and resources for additional information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at current trends and innovations in research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of design studio–based research that shows how strategies described in the book can be employed in real life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of digital media and online research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and updated examples of research studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on the relationship between design and research \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Research Methods\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for architecture students and researchers as well as architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and building product manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Domain Of Architectural Research 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Scope of This Book 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Does Design Equal Research? 21\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat and David Wang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Systems of Inquiry and Standards of Research Quality 63\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 What’s Your Purpose? From Theory Building to Design Application 101\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Wang and Linda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 What’s Your Question? Literature Review and Research Design 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Wang and Linda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Seven Research Strategies 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Historical Research 173\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Wang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Qualitative Research 215\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Correlational Research 263\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research 313\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Simulation Research 349\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Wang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Logical Argumentation 379\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Wang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Case Studies and Combined Strategies 415\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinda Groat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 461\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173802045720,"sku":"9780470908556","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470908556.jpg?v=1781172573","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/architectural-research-methods-paperback-softback-9780470908556","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}