Architectural Research Methods, Second Edition

Author Information
Linda Groat is a Professor of Architecture at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. David Wang is a Professor of Architecture at Washington State University.

Back Cover Text
A practical guide to research for architects and designers, now updated and expanded! From finding the best glass to avoid glare to determining how customers might respond to color choices for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral challenges in their work. The unique treatment of research methods in this book is specifically aimed at professional designers and researchers to help them conduct and understand research better. Part I explores fundamental research questions and concepts and includes chapters that connect theory with method.