Including a series of case studies on notable designers, the author presents this discussion, trying to understand how designers think. He does this by mapping out the issues concerned with the design process, with design problems and solutions and design thinking.

Provides a systematic overview of the idea of architectural space. This book provides an introduction, and views architectural and urban spaces as psychological, social and partly cultural phenomena. It also promotes easier communication by taking the abstract idea of 'space' and placing it in real terms.

Explores whether design knowledge is special, and attempts to get to the root of where design knowledge comes from. This book focuses on how designers use drawings in communicating their ideas and how they converse with them as their designs develop. It also shows how experienced designers use knowledge differently to novices.

Explores what it takes to become an expert designer. This work examines the perception of expertise in design and asks what knowledge, skills, attributes and experiences are necessary in order to design well. It is suitable for students, teachers, practitioners and researchers in architecture and design.