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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)

By Jeannye

I intend to the best of my ability, to design with honesty and respect for nature. It is my desire to explore the ideas of various materials and the resultant details and connections. Having a love for sunlight, I will incorporate daylight generously. In the most pragmatic manner, an element's usefulness, will direct my technique, for each. Structure and geometry will hold primary roles in the generation of initial concepts and design solutions. Most important, I will discover happiness.

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