Designing from First Principles [Introduction]- Part 1

Send us Fan MailThe first episode in a two-part series on designing from first principles (as suggested by Kevin Mark Low). The concept of “first principles” in architecture can be understood in two main ways:1.  The most fundamental, timeless truths about what makes good architecture (the Vitruvian foundation that has survived 2000+ years)2.  First-principles thinking as a problem-solving method (breaking architecture down to basic physical/human truths and reasoning up from there, without leaning on tradition or analogy)We shall introduce from research how Kevin Mark Low designed from first principles in Part 2 of this series.© 2026 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob.Support the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to’ explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!