The book "The Tacit Dimension: Architecture Knowledge and Scientific Research" explores the concept of tacit knowledge, introduced by Michael Polanyi, and its relevance to architecture. It examines how tacit knowledge, which includes skills, habits, and cultural assumptions, plays a crucial role in architectural practice and theory. The book highlights the importance of understanding the hidden aspects of knowledge in architecture, such as the embodied experience of design and the interplay between material and conceptual knowledge. The text discusses the historical context of tacit knowledge in architecture, tracing its evolution from the Renaissance to the modern era. It addresses the tension between explicit and tacit knowledge in architectural education and practice, emphasizing the need for a more holistic understanding of design processes. The book also explores the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, such as science and technology, and how these interactions influence the development of architectural knowledge. Key themes include the role of embodied knowledge in design, the impact of material culture on architectural thinking, and the importance of contextual factors in architectural practice. The book presents various case studies and theoretical frameworks that illustrate how tacit knowledge informs architectural decisions and innovations. It also discusses the challenges of integrating tacit knowledge into academic discourse and the need for new methodologies that account for the embodied and contextual nature of architectural knowledge. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the tacit dimensions of knowledge in architecture to better appreciate the built environment and its cultural significance. It argues that architecture, as a discipline, has long incorporated tacit knowledge, and that a deeper exploration of this knowledge can enhance the understanding of architectural practices and their impact on society. The book concludes with a call for further research and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the study of tacit knowledge in architecture.The book "The Tacit Dimension: Architecture Knowledge and Scientific Research" explores the concept of tacit knowledge, introduced by Michael Polanyi, and its relevance to architecture. It examines how tacit knowledge, which includes skills, habits, and cultural assumptions, plays a crucial role in architectural practice and theory. The book highlights the importance of understanding the hidden aspects of knowledge in architecture, such as the embodied experience of design and the interplay between material and conceptual knowledge. The text discusses the historical context of tacit knowledge in architecture, tracing its evolution from the Renaissance to the modern era. It addresses the tension between explicit and tacit knowledge in architectural education and practice, emphasizing the need for a more holistic understanding of design processes. The book also explores the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, such as science and technology, and how these interactions influence the development of architectural knowledge. Key themes include the role of embodied knowledge in design, the impact of material culture on architectural thinking, and the importance of contextual factors in architectural practice. The book presents various case studies and theoretical frameworks that illustrate how tacit knowledge informs architectural decisions and innovations. It also discusses the challenges of integrating tacit knowledge into academic discourse and the need for new methodologies that account for the embodied and contextual nature of architectural knowledge. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the tacit dimensions of knowledge in architecture to better appreciate the built environment and its cultural significance. It argues that architecture, as a discipline, has long incorporated tacit knowledge, and that a deeper exploration of this knowledge can enhance the understanding of architectural practices and their impact on society. The book concludes with a call for further research and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the study of tacit knowledge in architecture.