Lang, Jon T.
Creating architectural theory : the role of the behavioral sciences in environmental design / Jon Lang. - ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 251-269.
This book unites established design principles with the specific findings of behavioural sciences. Such combined knowledge enables the designer to realize a built environment that is efficient, beautiful and humane. The core of the book deals with positive theory - explicit data on how designers work and how their work affects people's lives. Also considered are the values of different schools of architecture and whether those values meet society's needs.
0442259816 (pbk.)
86028073
Architectural design--Psychological aspects.
Architecture--Human factors.
Environmental psychology.
NA2750 / .L36 1987
720
Creating architectural theory : the role of the behavioral sciences in environmental design / Jon Lang. - ix, 278 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 251-269.
This book unites established design principles with the specific findings of behavioural sciences. Such combined knowledge enables the designer to realize a built environment that is efficient, beautiful and humane. The core of the book deals with positive theory - explicit data on how designers work and how their work affects people's lives. Also considered are the values of different schools of architecture and whether those values meet society's needs.
0442259816 (pbk.)
86028073
Architectural design--Psychological aspects.
Architecture--Human factors.
Environmental psychology.
NA2750 / .L36 1987
720