Thinking Designing and Architecture

Abstract Studies conducted without any thinking systematics may result in a waste of time and effort as well as a waste of manpower and resources. In ideas developed without possessing adequate knowledge and right-thinking systematics, if the needs are not responded appropriately, attitudes and behaviors inconsistent with the scientific understanding may be exhibited due to several factors such as ego or even the wrong decisions made as a result of pressure from environmental effects and expectations may be insisted upon, making it difficult to find a solution. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to carry out the thinking and design processes in accordance with certain strategies. In the present study, a proposal is made to address and improve design and architectural design –a special form of design– processes and education by training and ensuring the effective use and improvement of ability to think which is one of the most important characteristics of humans. Prepared by using the phenomenographic research method, this study is comprised of three main sections. The first section addresses the brain’s structure and physiology, the second section explains how thinking process occurs and the third section describes the architectural design process and methods and practices are proposed for better management of the design process.