| Description |
xv, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 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 -- 2.1.Introduction -- 2.2.The Nature of Professional Disciplines -- 2.3.Domains of Knowledge in Landscape Architecture -- 2.4.Research Needs -- References -- 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 -- 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 -- 5.1.Introduction -- 5.2.Observation -- 5.3.Secondary Description -- 5.4.Descriptive Social Surveys -- 5.5.Complex Description -- 5.6.Descriptive Case Studies -- |
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Contents note continued: Descriptive Strategies: Summary -- References -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 9.1.Introduction -- 9.2.Ethnography -- 9.3.Discourse Analysis -- 9.4.Iconology and Iconography -- 9.5.Historiography -- Interpretive Strategies: Summary -- References -- 10.1.Introduction -- 10.2.Parameters, Norms, and Rubrics -- |
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Contents note continued: 10.3.Design Evaluation -- 10.4.Diagnostics -- 10.5.Landscape Assessment -- Evaluation and Diagnosis Strategies: Summary -- References -- 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 -- 12.1.Design as Research -- 12.2.Design Operations -- 12.3.Design Interpretations -- 12.4.Design Reflections -- Projective Design Strategies: Summary -- References -- 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 -- 14.1.Introduction -- 14.2.Integrating Research Strategies into Practice[—]Evidence-Based Design -- |
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Contents note continued: 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 |
| Summary |
As the scope of landscape architecture expands to engage with other disciplines, and streams of information directing this field continue to grow and diversify, it becomes increasingly important for landscape architects to be able to implement a range of effective research strategies when seeking, creating, and validating knowledge. Landscape Architecture Research offers a framework for advancing better design thinking solutions by supplying readers with a system of inquiry tactics that open up a wider range of research possibilities. With a logical and innovative approach that favors legitimacy of knowledge based on collective, grounded practices, rather than strict adherence to protocols drawn only from scientific models, this comprehensive, illustrated guide produces a sound argument for establishing a new paradigm for legitimizing research quality. Landscape Architecture Research presents: -- |
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Case studies that show how the range of presented research strategies have been successfully used in practice -- |
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New perspective on the relationship between theory, research, practice, and critique, a relationship that is specific to landscape architecture -- |
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Detailed coverage of the ways that new knowledge is produced through research activities and practical innovations in landscape architecture. --Book Jacket |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Landscape architecture -- Study and teahcing
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Landscape architecture -- Study and teaching.
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Research -- Methodology.
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| Author |
Swaffield, Simon R.
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| LC no. |
2010016940 |
| ISBN |
9780470564172 paperback |
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