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    The document outlines a 6-step process for architectural design: 1) Problem formation through defining primary, secondary, and tertiary functions and influencing factors 2) Data collection and classification of anatomical, geophysical, personality, and technological factors 3) Data abstraction and synthesis through schematic layouts, form development, and case studies 4) Integration of functional, climatic, image and technological expectations to generate alternatives 5) Review and evaluation of solutions and selection of the best alternative 6) Detailing and implementation with potential post-occupancy evaluation However, the process is not always linear and intuitive or accidental methods are also used by some designers.

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    The document outlines a 6-step process for architectural design: 1) Problem formation through defining primary, secondary, and tertiary functions and influencing factors 2) Data collection and classification of anatomical, geophysical, personality, and technological factors 3) Data abstraction and synthesis through schematic layouts, form development, and case studies 4) Integration of functional, climatic, image and technological expectations to generate alternatives 5) Review and evaluation of solutions and selection of the best alternative 6) Detailing and implementation with potential post-occupancy evaluation However, the process is not always linear and intuitive or accidental methods are also used by some designers.

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    3.

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Methodology/ Process


    (The difference in the method, methodology and process is ignored for UG students in the present context.)

    The process of design, even in the modern architectural schools, is based on


    a trial and error method or proposing, testing & improving. There is no definite
    method or methodology prescribed in any of the textbooks. Sometimes the
    techniques in architecture are referred to as methods. Since the end-product is
    distinctly visible, its success or failure often shadows the method followed.
    The design process followed in academies is a five-step process, as follows:

    1) Problem formation (inception, identification, recognition, definition)


    2) Data collection and Analysis; Collection, classification, filtering, selection,
    data conceptualization, data pairing,
    3) Data abstraction & synthesis; Schematic layout; site layout; development of
    form, volumetric design, innovative details, Case studies,
    4) Integration of above in a whole and generation of alternatives with different
    emphasis or intensions,
    5) Review and Evaluation of solutions with reference to problem definition,
    and expectations; selection of best alternative with or without modifications
    6) Detailing; Implementation and Post occupancy evaluation
    This may be further illustrated as follows.
    DESIGN TITLE
    1 DESIGN PROBLEM FORMATION
    Inception, Identification, Recognition, Definition
    Intentions primary function Secondary functions Tertiary functions
    Factors or information that influence the design are generally referred as DATA
    2 DATA CLASSIFICATION & COLLECTION
    Anatomical Geophysical Personality Technological
    Constituent parts of the All factors on account User and community Materials of construction
    object or building; their of its location at that personality analysis; & methods Structural
    functions, interrelations spot or site. Site Data, anthropometry; Image, systems, specifications/
    and properties. Flows On-site (the plot and at education, profession, standards; technology
    and circulations; shapes, boundaries) and Off- trade, traditions, Culture, required and available-
    sizes and technical site factors, (region, community and religious its economic impacts,
    specifications if any, climatic, seismic zones practices; Social issues, local/national policies,
    from data-books. to neighbour facilities) lifestyle, & expression. sustainability; energy
    byelaws & norms Coverage, FAR setbacks Urban /rural image conservation, wellness
    Functional form Climatic form Social Image (Form) Technological form
    Logical or functional Orientation & Energy Personality & culture Material, Structure and
    Plan location on site Expression Construction
    Bubble diagram Shape of development Form or expressional Structural expressions
    indicating all units with respect to the plot features grid, & materials
    3 DATA ABSTRACTION & SYNTHESIS
    Requirements and availability; Assets and liabilities, relevant & irrelevant
    Complementing and contradicting factors; Compelling and optional Factors
    Matching and Pairing the data; resolving conflicts, converting liability to assets
    Logical + Site form > Planning Expression <Personality + Technology
    4 Integration
    Overlapping the four isolated or paired expectations of development
    viz. Functional, Climatic, Image and Technology.
    Search for common, complementary, or dominant solution. This stage is an art of
    application of theory or philosophy of the particular school or architect.
    CASE STUDIES If any* (refer 1.21)
    Comparing the findings of case study, with the design solution, and improvements if any.
    Organised diagram Bubble diagram Fine tuning,
    Raw Bubble
    > with bubbles size > placed to site > Styling and >
    diagrams
    proportionate to areas planning & grid detailing.
    5 Verify if the solution meets intentions and requirements
    If Not, Go back to appropriate stage of data
    If yes, proceed with the drawings at
    integration, abstraction or collection and
    appropriate scale
    follow the same procedure.
    6 Design implementation/ submission as the case may be.
    Post occupancy evaluation

    Professionally, design process is non-linear. It may be intuitive, impulsive or accidental


    as per the individual work culture. They suit and are adopted for known types of design. Since
    the logical or analytical part is already in subconscious, such designs aim only at synthesis in a
    different way. For students, new designers and new types of designs or projects the linear
    process with whatever modifications is generally followed.

    However, the process explained above, normally gives a safe and logical design, not
    necessarily and appealing or competitive design. It satisfies the criteria of rejection (meaning that
    it can’t be rejected as it satisfies the given parameters) but it may not satisfy the criteria of
    selection. Criteria for selection of a design is generally secondary or tertiary function of such
    types, and not primary. For example, a bungalow may be selected on its appearance (e.g. delicate
    or robust); Style- urban, rural, continental; its form, colour, or any such aspect which has no
    direct relation or impact on comfortable living in that building. In certain cases, such features
    may be against the logical premise. As a designer, one must know these methods, and use them
    whenever necessary.

    Such methods are based on the spirit of Basic Design exercises taught in architecture. In
    fact they are taught for this very purpose. In this process, shape or form is decided first, as an
    analogy or a theme and the logical or functional plan is filled or adjusted in this conceptual form.
    This also called a concept, or abstract conception of totality of the building, where, individual
    factors become insignificant, even if partially contradicted. Many logical minds, initially don’t
    like these methods. The academic rule is that you must master them before you decide about
    liking them or otherwise.
    Refer data: 1.13 Anatomical; 14 Geophysical; 15 Personality, 16 Technological, 17. Analysis; 1.20. Tools
    of design

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