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RESEARCH METHOD I

BOOK REVIEW

NAME: PEGORIA, KIMY JANE S.

STUDENT NO. 202011051
SUBJECT: RESEARCH METHODS FOR ARCH 1 / 40208
PROFESSOR: ROSHEILLA MAY MALIT
WHAT IS THE BOOK ALL ABOUT?

The book of Architectural Research by Goat and Wang was cover by seven types of
research including a Historical, Qualitative, Experimental, Correlational, Simulation, Logical
Inference, Case study observation. The professional designers and researchers conducting and
comprehending research more effectively to have developed special coverage of research
methodologies. A Part I which explores fundamental research challenges and concepts. Part II
was thoroughly analyzing methods for looking into built shapes. The architectural study has been
carried out throughout its history. Specific structural shapes or building materials have emerged
over time through systematic observation, trial, and error experimentation, and applying such
architectural principles to other construction projects like for example the Notre dame de Paris.
And architectural research was focus on the physical outcome of the design research on the
processes of the design. Research on design processes and architectural firms' practices holds
equal significance. This assertion holds even greater validity due to the incorporation of
computer technology across many stages of the design process. Moreover, the profound
transformations observed in numerous fields of work due to global economic patterns underscore
the importance of investigating the organization and extent of architectural practice for the
profession's future. My observe from preceding portion from the chapter is the discussion
surrounding the equivalence or lack thereof between a research and design is frequently
characterized by a controversy and kind of complicated. The two issues that are best considered
separately (1) the similarities / differences between research and design (2) their relative or
potential credibility and standard for occupancy and promotion in the university context, but this
is both are important issues to address. Also, the book about Research may produce theory at
these scales, but it is more likely to do so in the domains of architecture and related ones. More
extensive theory than middle-range theory. There are at least two reasons why this is the case.
First, since architecture is a profession, the focus of much of the research is on situational or
applied situations. Second, when compared to the "purer" academic fields, architectural and
associated design studies, and professional fields is less established because it is more recent.
The authors believe the buttress system underwent significant modifications in the early 13th
century due to structural stress points inherent in its design and the corresponding maintenance
demands. In a broader sense, ongoing alterations and systematic observations in later cathedral
endeavors resulted in other advancements The conduct of architectural research outside the
confines of specific building projects is a much more recent phenomenon.
WHAT METHODS DO YOU THINK WOULD BE PARTICULARY HELPFUL FOR YOU
CONSIDERING YOUR FUTURE THESIS PROPOSAL? EXPLAIN HOW AND WHY.

A qualitative method because is a multi‐method in focus, involving an interpretive, naturalistic

approach to its subject matter. This means that qualitative researchers study things in their
natural settings, attempting to make sense of, or interpret phenomena in terms of the meanings
people bring to them. Qualitative research involves the studied use and collection of a variety of
empirical materials. qualitative research that is also frequently cited in the research methods
literature is an underlying emphasis on an inductive process. Five key components of qualitative
research, articulated in the previous quotations, can be identified. We will consider each of them
in turn, using examples from architectural research to illustrate these points.

• An Emphasis in Natural settings

‘natural settings’ is a meant that the object of inquiry is not removed from the venues in
which typically exist as part of our every life. Cuff’s primary material came from her in‐
depth observations and interactions at three architectural firms over a six‐month period.
The value of the researcher lies in its ability to uncover the similarities and differences in
the interpretations of the various stake holder groups.
• A focus on Interpretation and Meaning
The authors not only ground their work in the empirical realities of their observations and
interviews, but they also make clear that they, as researchers, play an important role in
interpreting and making sense of that data. To emphasize one of Cuff's points she
deliberately uses scientific methods that include interpretation and considering
the context. Similarly, Wheatley observes that while the meticulous coding of the
interview texts heavily relied on her interpretive abilities, the in-depth involvement with
participants promoted communication and understanding.
• A Focus on How the Respondents Make Sense of Their Own Circumstances
It is evident from the descriptions of the Cuff and Wheatley studies that the researchers'
goal is to give a comprehensive portrait of the environment or phenomenon under study
as perceived by the respondents. For instance, Cuff thoroughly describes interactions
between the participants in customer meetings. Similarly, a key component of Wheatley's
research is to examine each participant's workplace perspective in their own words. This
involves illuminating how much, if at all, the understandings of the various stakeholders
overlap. Linda Groat and Sherry Ahrentzen performed a series of in-depth interviews
with faculty women in architecture as part of another example of qualitative research, the
findings of which were published in the Journal of Architectural Education. For their
part, Groat and Ahrentzen sought to understand faculty women's perceptions concerning
three aspects of their experiences in architecture: what attracted them to architecture as a
career, how they experienced discrimination or encouragement in practice and as faculty
members, and what they saw as the direction of architectural education in the future.
• The Use of Multiple Tactics
Denzin and Lincoln attribute of qualitative research is its resemblance to the concept of
bricolage, with the researcher assuming the role of a bricoleur. A bricolage refers to a
collection of interconnected practices that are assembled to offer solutions to a specific
problem within a tangible context. The concept of bricolage inherently implies that
qualitative researchers would utilize a diverse array of methods and approaches. Part II:
Seven Research Strategies These strategies encompass methods that are specifically
tailored to the situation under investigation, while also aligning with the research
question(s) at hand.

An exemplary illustration of a multitactical qualitative study can be observed in Karen

Keddy's investigation into the nursing staff's perspective on the experience of a hospital
surgical unit. Keddy aimed to undertake a study that would counteract the prevailing
inclination in healthcare research to primarily emphasize operational efficiency. Instead,
then centering on strategies to enhance the efficiency of nursing staff through design
interventions, Keddy aimed to develop a comprehensive comprehension of "the physical
aspects of nursing work and the environment as perceived by nurses."

It should be noted that not all qualitative research projects employ such a wide range of
tactics to study the research subject. Nevertheless, even in research investigations that
primarily utilize one technique of inquiry, secondary strategies are commonly applied.
For instance, Cuff's research methodology primarily relied on conducting fieldwork
observations within three distinct firms, focusing on work meetings, extensively
documented in a comprehensive set of 600 pages of notes. Additionally, Cuff
supplemented her data collection by conducting interviews with members of the firms,
engaging in casual conversations, participating in drafting and other work-related
activities, and actively engaging in various informal interactions with the members of the
firms. The number provided by the user is 17. Similarly, Groat and Ahrentzen's study on
female faculty members relied heavily on an extensive interview protocol consisting of
essential inquiries and supplementary follow-up questions. Additionally, the authors
integrated findings from a previous quantitative survey questionnaire and national
architectural faculty organization's archival statistics.

• Significance of Inductive Logic

The initial formulation of a research question is commonly revised based on ongoing
interviews or observations. This iterative process allows the researcher to validate
emerging insights. For instance, the researcher may incorporate new or follow-up
questions into the interview protocol and conduct observations in various settings or at
different times of the day.
WHICH PART/S OF THE BOOK COULD BE FUNDAMENTAL TO YOUR STUDY?

The part of the book that could be fundamental in my study was the Part I that was a the explores
the basic research issues and concepts and include chapters on relating theory to method and
design to research. Then a Part II was like give a comprehensive treatment of a specific strategies
for investigating built forms. The books was