A research sketchbook is a collection of ideas and references surrounding a particular aspect of the design concept (for example, the use of a particular material within the scheme), allowing the element to be investigated, developed and shaped into its final form. The research may be recorded as notes, photographs, photocopies or web images, as well as sketches.
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A research notebook will usually contain the results of research and investigation that are beyond the scope of the project in question. This means that research sketchbooks are a useful resource and can suggest new ideas for application in other contexts. For example, a particular building material or process that is thought to be relevant in one scheme may ultimately prove to be unsuitable. However, it could contribute to a future project or idea. This means that all investigations in research sketchbooks are valid and so it is crucial to record and archive them.
Project: Research sketchbook Designer: Sian Crookes Date: 2006
These pages from a research notebook describe areas of investigation for a design project, some are at the scale of the city, while others are investigations of materials and details. The images include precedents that have informed the design idea as well as detail references and investigations of materials and their application in the architectural project.