The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th Ed.

The American Institute Of Architects

ISBN 10: 0471419699 / ISBN 13: 9780471419693

Published by Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001

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Synopsis:

"The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice" has been a definitive guide to architectural practice for almost a century. Now the thirteenth edition brings that experience to the cutting edge of the profession - with vital information to help architects manage the change from product-based practices to those that are knowledge-based and service-oriented. For today's firms, best practice means putting the client first-and the new handbook helps architects deliver. It begins with a brand-new section devoted to understanding client motivation, thinking, processes, and values and to forging stronger client-architect relationships. Subsequent sections on business, delivery, and services offer a wealth of crucial "redefinition" knowledge and tools for designing, building, and maintaining a successful practice - from business planning and project management to the development of expanded, added-value services. Also included are samples of the AIA contract documents (more than 75 in all), now accessible electronically on a CD-ROM. Compiled by a team of experts from architecture as well as law, business, and other professions, the thirteenth edition of "The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice" remains an authoritative reference for high-quality professional practice. In a convenient book/CD-ROM format, the handbook offers architects the information they need to meet the changing demands of the marketplace with insight and confidence.

From the Back Cover: REDEFINING THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

CLIENT
* BUSINESS
* DELIVERY
* SERVICES

The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice has been a definitive guide to architectural practice for almost a century. Now the Thirteenth Edition brings that experience to the cutting edge of the profession-with vital information to help architects manage the change from product-based practices to those that are knowledge-based and service-oriented.

For today's firms, best practice means putting the client first-and the new Handbook helps architects deliver. It begins with a brand-new section devoted to understanding client motivation, thinking, processes, and values, and to forging stronger client-architect relationships.

Subsequent sections on business, delivery, and services offer a wealth of crucial "redefinition" knowledge and tools for designing, building, and maintaining a successful practice-from business planning and project management to the development of expanded, added-value services. Also included are samples of the AIA contract documents (more than 75 in all), now accessible electronically on CD-ROM.

Compiled by a team of experts from architecture as well as law, business, and other professions, the Thirteenth Edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice remains an authoritative reference for high-quality professional practice. In a convenient book/CD-ROM format, the Handbook offers architects the information they need to meet the changing demands of the marketplace with insight and confidence.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Architect's Handbook of Professional ...
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable