Architectural Design Processes

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Architectural Design Processes The architectural design process encompasses the development of the architectural design. STAGES IN DESIGNING 1. DESIGN ANALYSIS • The stage in which we identify the PROBLEM in order to come up with ideas to solve it. • Creativity needs a positive attitude. Ideas should not be dismissed too quickly. They should first be articulated, added on or discussed with another person or group so that they can be further developed. 2. TENTATIVE SOLUTIONS CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES: a. ALPHABETIC LISTING- begins with listing all the letters of the alphabet. Then for each letter, list a word or phrase that begins with that letter and pertains to the problem you are attempting to solve or a potential solution to it. b. FUNCTIONAL VISUALIZATION- thinking about what function the object will perform instead of thinking how it will look like. c. MORPHOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS- making a list in more direct manner to seek alternatives. d. INVERSION- instead of how to improve the situation thinks of how to make it worse so that you are given a new set of perspective or concepts. e. BIONOCS- “back to nature” solutions. f. DESCRIPTIONS BY ASSOCIATION- offering a description of the object by associating it with someone else. g. BRAINSTORMING- a group process in which several people, for a given contributing positive thoughts to the discussion. 3. CRITICISM Design may be criticized by others who want to apply further objectives to prioritize other aspects of the problem. During this stage, the problem may change and the information and objectives may increase. The important things that a designer should remember during this stage are: • Have faith and confidence in yourself. Speak out. Seek constructive criticism. • Be tenacious. Stick with your efforts and word toward your goal with
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