Introduction

This part of the book deals with a process that has often beenmisunder-

stood. It has sometimes been treated as though it were a bolt-on

optional extra, but it is one that is essential for every designer to com-

mand. Having identified and analysed the problem presented by the

client, the team have reached the optimum solution. The specification

lies at the heart of the processes bywhich this is succinctly conveyed not

only to the contractor but between every participant in the design

process.