Deming / Swaffield Landscape Architectural Research

Inquiry, Strategy, Design
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-05708-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten, E-Book

A practical, single-source guide tosuccessful strategies forlandscape architecture research
As the scope of landscape architecture expands to engage withother disciplines, and streams of information directing this fieldcontinue to grow and diversify, it becomes increasingly importantfor landscape architects to be able to implement a range ofeffective research strategies when seeking, creating, andvalidating knowledge. Landscape Architecture Research offersa framework for advancing better design thinking solutions bysupplying readers with a system of inquiry tactics that open up awider range of research possibilities. With a logical andinnovative approach that favors legitimacy of knowledge based oncollective, grounded practices, rather than strict adherence toprotocols drawn only from scientific models, this comprehensive,illustrated guide produces a sound argument for establishing a newparadigm for legitimizing research quality. LandscapeArchitecture Research presents:
* Case studies that show how the range of presented researchstrategies have been successfully used in practice
* New perspective on the relationship between theory, research,practice, and critique, a relationship that is specific tolandscape architecture
* Detailed coverage of the ways that new knowledge is producedthrough research activities and practical innovations in landscapearchitecture
The first and only book on this topic of growing importance inlandscape architecture, Landscape Architecture Researchkeeps professionals and students in step with the latestdevelopments in landscape architecture, and delivers a dynamic andflexible game plan for verifying the integrity of their work.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Deming, M. Elen

Swaffield, Simon

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction.
1.1 Knowledge in Landscape Architecture.
1.2 The Need for a Guide.
1.3 The Gatekeeping Dilemma in Context.
1.4 Mapping the Terrain.
1.5 Building a Research-Based Discipline.
References.
CHAPTER 2 Knowing Landscape Architecture.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 The Nature of Professional Disciplines.
2.3 Domains of Knowledge in Landscape Architecture.
2.4 Research Needs.
References.
CHAPTER 3 Theory/Research/Scholarship/Critique.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Competing Ideals of Theory.
3.3 Representing Theory.
3.4 Theoretical Conversations.
3.5 Research and Scholarship.
3.6 Studio Design as a Research Setting.
3.7 Theory and Critique.
3.8 Conclusion.
References.
CHAPTER 4 Integrating Design and Research.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Problems and Purpose.
4.3 Framing a Research Question.
4.4 Degrees of Research.
4.5 Assessing Research Quality.
4.6 A Developmental Heuristic.
References.
CHAPTER 5 Descriptive Strategies.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Observation.
5.3 Secondary Description.
5.4 Descriptive Social Surveys.
5.5 Complex Description.
5.6 Descriptive Case Studies.
Descriptive Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 6 Modeling and Correlational Strategies.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Descriptive/Synthetic Models.
6.3 Analytical Models and Correlation.
6.4 Simple Correlation.
6.5 Multiple Correlations.
6.6 Spatial Correlations.
6.7 Predictive Modeling.
6.8 Dynamic Simulation Modeling.
Modeling Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 7 Experimental Strategies.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Classic Experiments.
7.3 Field Experiments.
7.4 Quasi Experiments.
7.5 The Metaphor of Experimentation.
Experimental Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 8 Classification Schemes.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Collection/Inventory/Catalogue.
8.3 Typology.
8.4 Taxonomy.
8.5 Index.
8.6 Bibliography and Literature Review.
Classification Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 9 Interpretive Strategies.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Ethnography.
9.3 Discourse Analysis.
9.4 Iconology and Iconography.
9.5 Historiography.
Interpretive Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 10 Evaluation and Diagnosis.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Parameters, Norms, and Rubrics.
10.3 Design Evaluation.
10.4 Diagnostics.
10.5 Landscape Assessment.
Evaluation and Diagnosis Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 11 Engaged Action Research.
11.1 Introduction.
11.2 Action Dimensions in Pedagogical Research.
11.3 Participatory Design in Service Learning.
11.4 Participatory Action Research (PAR).
11.5 Transdisciplinary Action Research (TDAR).
Engaged Action Research Strategies: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 12 Projective Design.
12.1 Design as Research.
12.2 Design Operations.
12.3 Design Interpretations.
12.4 Design Reflections.
Projective Design Strategies: Summary.
References 221.
CHAPTER 13 Logical Systems (Axioms, Rules, and Argumentation).
13.1 Introduction.
13.2 Logical Relationships.
13.3 Synthetic Logic.
13.4 Expanded Field Analysis.
13.5 Spatial Syntax as Logical System.
13.6 Pattern Language.
Logical Systems: Summary.
References.
CHAPTER 14 Research and Practice.
14.1 Introduction.
14.2 Integrating Research Strategies into Practice--Evidence-Based Design.
14.3 Integrating Research into Practice--Polemical Transformation.
14.4 Integrating Knowledge into Practice--Grassroots Movements.
14.5 Organizing Practice-Based Research.
14.6 Reprise.
References.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

M. Elen Deming, DDes, ASLA, RLA, is Professor and Head ofLandscape Architecture at the University of Illinois. She is pasteditor of the award-winning Landscape Journal, as well ascurrent President and Fellow of the Council of Educators inLandscape Architecture. She currently serves as on the editorialadvisory boards for the European Journal of LandscapeArchitecture and Landscape Journal.
Simon R. Swaffield, PhD, FNZILA, is Professor ofLandscape Architecture at Lincoln University in Canterbury, NewZealand. In 2007, he received the Outstanding Research andCommunication Award from CELA. He is founding editor ofLandscape Review and frequently authors and edits journalarticles.