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Articles: Research Methodologies

5.1
An Argument Framework for Ecological Psychology and Architecture Design
Integral to the scientific process are theoretical frameworks that motivate specific research questions and empirical...
An Argument Framework for Ecological Psychology and Architecture Design
5.1
Post Occupancy Evaluation in Architectural Education and Practice
Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is a research method that examines how buildings function; when the functions include...
Post Occupancy Evaluation in Architectural Education and Practice
Notes from the Valley of Death: A Case for Entrepreneurship in Architecture
Rather than serve individual clients, architects can pursue an entrepreneurial path by identifying current problems...
Notes from the Valley of Death: A Case for Entrepreneurship in Architecture
4.2
Evolving Vernacular: Reinventing Rammed Earth in the Context of Twenty-First Century Seismic Regulation
The vernacular architecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeast France is dominated by unstabilized...
Evolving Vernacular: Reinventing Rammed Earth in the Context of Twenty-First Century Seismic Regulation
4.2
Enhancing the Human Condition: Reducing Building Material Toxicity by Design
Architects play a critical role in reducing building material toxicity and protecting occupants’ health. This...
Enhancing the Human Condition: Reducing Building Material Toxicity by Design
4.1
CITYFOOD: Research Design for an International, Transdisciplinary Collaboration
Twenty-first-century cities face challenges including potential food shortages, water scarcity, and dependence...
CITYFOOD: Research Design for an International, Transdisciplinary Collaboration
4.1
Quantitative Methods for Architecture Research: Lessons from the Social Sciences
Architectural research can benefit from quantitative research methods commonly used in the social sciences. Through...
4.1
Designing for Durability: Helsinki Central Library’s Wood Facade
The Helsinki Central Library, Oodi, opened to the public in December 2018, is characterized by an ambitious, large-scale...
Designing for Durability: Helsinki Central Library’s Wood Facade
3.2
Conducting Human-Centered Building Science at the Well Living Lab
The Well Living Lab explores a methodological approach to conducting human-centered building science research in...
Conducting Human-Centered Building Science at the Well Living Lab
3.2
Enhancing Workplace Design through Advanced Floor Plates Analytics
Organizations increasingly value their workplaces as important to their success through stimulating collaboration...
Enhancing Workplace Design through Advanced Floor Plates Analytics