Tools for Ideas - Introduction to Architectural Design

This reference work on the core competence of architects and designers provides a thorough and considered overview of the tools and theories, means and methods and practices and possibilities of creative design. In this substantially expanded edition, a review of recent developments since the first edition has been added, the chapters on digital tools have been updated, and a new, extensive practice section describes the foundations of digital, research-based processes and social agendas in design.
The author "demonstrates compellingly that design is a synthesis of creative, technical and architectural skills coupled with academic research and reflection. Enlightening!" (Christian Thomas on the first edition). "Insight into the craft of design. Light in the darkness of how ideas take shape." (Jesko Fezer).

About the author

Dr.-Ing. Christian Gänshirt is an architect in Berlin and has taught design at leading schools in Germany, the USA and China.

Product details

• Authors: Christian Gänshirt
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 242 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 1033 g
• Illustrations: 150 b/w ill., 150 in bicolor
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture