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Design Research

What is design research and what role does it play in an architectural practice in 2019?

A book summary

The book begins by placing the topic of Design Research in context from the past decade. There is a rich reading list to begin an investigation into the role of “Designer/ Practitioner/ Researcher”.

  • The Changing Shape of Architecture: Further Cases of Integrating Research and Design in Practice
  • The Changing Shape of Practice: Integrating Research and Design in Architecture
  • Perspectives of Research Assessment in Architecture, Music and the Arts: Discussing Doctorateness (Routledge Research In Architecture)
  • Practice-Based Design Research
  • Making Design Theory (Design Thinking, Design Theory)
  • Architectural Research Methods
  • Research Methods for Architecture
  • Demystifying Architectural Research: Adding value to your Practice
  • Why Architects Matter: Evidencing and Communicating the Value of Architects
  •  Design Innovation for the Built Environment: Research by Design and the Renovation of Practice
  • Integrating Innovation in Architecture:  Design Methods and Technology for Progressive Practice and Research (AD Smart 04)