Architect’s Pocket Book of Modern Management and Practice
Architect’s Pocket Book of Modern Management and Practice

Author: Ben Vickery

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-12-17

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1040264727

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This book is an easily digestible guide to the management and practice knowledge needed to establish and run an architectural practice. It is of particular interest to those starting out in the profession and to students, whilst also being useful to architects more widely who need succinct information to assist them in the daily management of their work. The book sits beside the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book providing legal information and the Architect’s Pocket Book providing guidance in design. It covers all the main management and practice topics relevant to the running of an architectural business including setting up the company, the profession, project management, fees, office management, financial management and teamwork. It also looks at the state of the construction industry and the architectural profession today, new forms of practice, and how the profession is changing. The book is interweaved with pearls of wisdom and experience and reflections from architects, bringing the topics to life and aiding the reader’s understanding.

Architect's Pocket Book of Modern Management and Practice
Architect's Pocket Book of Modern Management and Practice

Author: Ben Vickery

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2024-12-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781032355283

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This book is an easily digestible guide to the management and practice knowledge needed to establish and run an architectural practice. It is of particular interest to those starting out in the profession and to students, whilst also being useful to architects more widely who need succinct information to assist them in the daily management of their work. The book sits beside the Architect's Legal Pocket Book providing legal information and the Architect's Pocket Book providing guidance in design. It covers all the main management and practice topics relevant to the running of an architectural business including setting up the company, the profession, project management, fees, office management, financial management, and teamwork. It also looks at the state of the construction industry and the architectural profession today, new forms of practice, and how the profession is changing. The book is interweaved with pearls of wisdom, experience and reflections from architects, bringing the topics to life and aiding the reader's understanding.

The Environmental Design Pocketbook
The Environmental Design Pocketbook

Author: Sofie Pelsmakers

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-10-23

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1000705056

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The Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that faces the designer, and distils all the key guidance into a single reference that is quick, easy to use and points to the facts, figures and performance data that are most important. This 2nd edition is now fully up-to-date with the latest Building Regulations Part L and F legislation (England and Wales), RIBA Plan of Work 2013, new information on the Green Deal and Zero Carbon and contains revised references and further reading sections throughout. Whether used in the classroom, office or on-site, the book guides the designer through the entire process; from the fundamentals to the building details. From future-proofing for a changing climate to rainwater harvesting, retrofit, and zero-carbon technologies - the Pocketbook has got it covered.