The Universe of Design: Horst Rittel's Theories of Design and Planning

ISBN-13: 9780415779883 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 252 str.

Jean-Pierre Protzen;David J Harris

Opis

This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design. When people - alone or in groups - want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories - including his notion of "wicked problems" - that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning - where Rittel's work was originally developed - to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel's ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel's within the framework of a discussion of Rittel's theories and philosophical influences.

Spis treści

Prologue  Part 1: Foundations  1.1. Reflections On The Scientific And Political Significance Of Decision Theory  1.2. Science and Design Seminars: Introduction  1.3. Seminar 1: Modes of Innovation  1.4. Seminar 2: Images and Message  1.5. Seminar 3: Communications  1.6. Seminar 4: Establishing Order  1.7. Seminar 5: Measuring Values and Images  1.8. Seminar 6: Environments  1.9. Seminar 7: Design  1.10. Seminar 8: Models of and for Design  1.11. Seminar 9: Models of and for Design 2  1.12. Seminar 10: Conclusion  Part 2: Wicked Problems  2.1. On the Planning Crisis  Part 3: Design Reasoning  3.1. Structure and Usefulness of Planning Information Systems  3.2. Issues As Elements Of Information Systems  3.3. The Reasoning of Designers  Part 4: Consequences of Design  4.1. Technological Change and Urban Structure  4.2. Pathologies of Planning.  Epilogue