Between Theory and Practice in Architectural Design: Imagination and Interdisciplinarity in the Art of Building (Routledge Research in Architecture)

Between Theory and Practice in Architectural Design: Imagination and Interdisciplinarity in the Art of Building examines the intersection of philosophy and practice in architecture, exploring life, viability, and interdisciplinary collaboration and offering practical design insights for all beings. This book highlights several key architectural features, including a philosophical exploration of life, a focus on creating organic spaces, and the use of the viable system model (VSM) for organisational resilience.Additionally, it emphasises interdisciplinary design thinking and introduces a platform for viable and agile AI-assisted design.The book provides practical case studies highlighting how theory and practice can be integrated into architectural projects, giving architects actionable insights for innovative, adaptive, and purposeful design.By utilising organic design principles and interdisciplinary collaboration, readers will gain a transformative understanding of architecture.The b