The document discusses evidence-based design for interior designers. It outlines the design process as having systematic and logical problem solving methods including defining problems, research, generating alternatives, and implementing solutions. Research must be relevant to specific projects and is vital for effective design solutions. The programming process is described as the most important step, involving problem seeking and analysis to establish goals, gather facts, specify needs, and make decisions. Observation methods like unstructured observations and structured behavior mapping are also discussed.
2. Design Process Systematic, logical method of solving design problem Creative problem solving Defining the problem Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data Generating and evaluating alternatives Implementing solutions Design solution is only as good as the quality of its research Research must be relevant to a particular project Research is vital to implement design solution
4. Programming Systematic methodology data collection Most important step of design process William Pena Programming is problem seeking , and design is problem solving . Problem seeking Problem solving Analysis Synthesis
5. Steps in Programming Establish goals Gather and analyze facts Specify needs Evaluate Organize and decide Present conclusions Continuous Feedback Table 1.2
6. Observation of Behavior Unstructured observations Casual Participant Trace Erosion (wearing down/out) Accretion (accumulation or build-up) Structured observation Systematic Specific questions to be answered Behavior Mapping Create a map or drawing
7. Site Analysis A graphical analysis of the suns orientation Figure 6.1
8. Key Terms concrete masonry unit (CMU) geodesic dome renovation or rehabilitation site planning universal design zoning zoning districts zoning law
10. Historic Precedents Application of criteria Questions to ask Use Table 4.1-4 along with Table 4.2.1 Analysis Criteria Historic precedents Applied to design project Architectural/ Kimbell Art Museum Hypothetical Interior Theoretical Kimbell Art Museum Hypothetical Table 4.1-4 and 4.2.1