Table of contents : Foreword by Manuel Gausa Theory as (New) Criteria of Action Foreword by Emad Mushtaha Foreword by Graham McKay Acknowledgements Introduction: Design Process Theories and Concepts Contents 1 Rational and Empirical Theories 2 Procedural and Substantive Theories 3 Normative and Positive Theories 4 Design Scopes 5 Design Participation Theories 6 Paradigms in Form and Space Creation 7 Efficient Tools and Sources in Design Process 8 Place and Non-place Theories Conclusion Bibliography