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An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings

Dr. Ar. Yong Kuan

180709
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings

Dr. Ar. Yong Kuan

180709
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings

1. Programming
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings

1. Programming
2. Framework
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings

1. Programming
2. Framework
3. Information Index
BOOK

What is Conceptual design?

Dr. Ar. Yong Kuan , 161010

The Products
1. Programming?
1. Programming
Problem seeking; A proces
1. Programming
Problem seeking; A process
2. Framework
1. Programming
Problem seeking; A process
2. Framework
The interaction of
the 5 steps and 4 considerations
1. Programming
Problem seeking: A process
2. Framework
The interaction of
the 5 steps and 4 considerations
3. Information Index
1. Programming
Problem seeking; A process
2. Framework
The interaction of
the 5 steps and 4 considerations
3. Information Index
The framework provides for information
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings
1. Programming
Problem seeking; A process
2. Framework
The interaction of
the 5 steps and 4 considerations
3. Information Index
The framework provides for information
An Approach to Architectural Design of Buildings
Programming > Design
Problem Seeking > Problem Solving
Framework and Information Index

5 Steps
1. Goals
2. Facts
3. Concepts
4. Needs
5. Problems
Framework and Information Index

5 Steps
1. Goals
2. Facts
3. Concepts
4. Needs
5. Problems

4 Considerations
1. Functions
2. Form
3. Economy
4. Time
 Framework and Information Index
5 steps - what, why, how, who
1. Goals: What does the client want to achieve, and why?
2. Facts: What do we know? What is given?
3. Concepts: How does the client want to achieve the goals?
4. Needs: How much money and space? What level of quality?
5. Problem: What are the significant conditions affecting the design
of the building?
What are the general directions the design should take?
 Framework and Information Index
5 steps - what, why, how, who
1. Goals: What does the client want to achieve, and why?
2. Facts: What do we know? What is given?
3. Concepts: How does the client want to achieve the goals?
4. Needs: How much money and space? What level of quality?
5. Problem: What are the significant conditions affecting the design
of the building?
What are the general directions the design should take?

4 Considerations
1. Functions: People, Activities, Relationships
2. Form: Site, Environment and qualities
3. Economy: Initial budget, Operating Costs, Life-cycle
Costs
4. Time: Past, present, Future
Information Index Matrix
 Information Index Matrix

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 RIBA Validation Criteria (2010)
Architectural Design

1. Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
2. Adequate knowledge of the histories & theories of architecture & the related arts, technologies & human
sciences.
3. Knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design.

4. Adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process.

5. Understand the relationship between people

& buildings, and between buildings and their
environment, and the precepts of Sustainable design.
6. Understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing
briefs that take account of social factors.

7. Understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project

8. Understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated

with building design.

9. Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to
provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate. (Sustainable design)

10. The design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and
building regulations.
11. Adequate knowledge of the industries, organizations, regulations and procedures involved in
translating design concepts
into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning.
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Responsive Environment by Bentley Murrain Samuels
Image of City by Kevin Lynch
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