ABSTRACT
As atchitects and design reviewers we should be able to articulate and discuss building designs and planning issues as fluently as we can draw or delineate our designs. In this sense, our ability to formulate and express our verbal interpretations of the built environment is a skill which is at least as important as our ability to graphically represent our design intentions. Using a circular paradigm which is based on the verbal skills of description, analysis, and interpretation we can greatly enhance our understanding of the relevant issues and potentialities of any design proposal under consideration. This reflective approach provides a well-crafted foundation for design evaluation and review.
