Theory
Tacit Knowledge
Explore in the Atlas →Polanyi's thesis that 'we know more than we can tell' — much skilful and craft knowledge is embodied and not fully articulable; foundational to theories of craft, tectonics and pattern languages.
Knowledge Labour Tectonics
Details
- Introduced
- 1966
Referenced by
- Michael Polanyi proposed
- The Tacit Dimension articulates
- Pattern language extends
Sources
- Polanyi, M. The Tacit Dimension. Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1966.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Tacit Knowledge." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/tacit-knowledge/. Accessed July 17, 2026.