What is Architectural Design?

Definitions of Architectural Design

"Concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure or system and unifies them into a coherent and functional whole, according to a particular approach in achieving the objective(s) under the given constraints or limitations" ~ Business Dictionary.com

"An architectural designer is an architect that is primarily involved in the design of buildings or urban landscapes, as opposed to the construction documents and management required to construct it" ~ Wiley Online Library

"The art of practice of designing and constructing buildings" ~ Apple Dictionary

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