The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice | ISBN 9781118174593

The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

Buchcover The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice  | EAN 9781118174593 | ISBN 1-118-17459-3 | ISBN 978-1-118-17459-3
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„. includes major new information on programming, projectmanagement, construction contract administration, risk management, and ethics.“ (chicagoarchitecturetoday. com; 1/09)
„. includes for the first time in its nearly 100-yearhistory, a section called “The Architect in the Political Process.„The handbook describes why architects are uniquely qualified tomake important professional contributions in the political area. The recognition that a political dimension exists in architecturalpractice is an important first step for the AIA, and I applaud themfor including it in the handbook.“ (The Architect'sNewspaper; Dec 2008)
„Note the fresh emphasis on integrated practice and teambuilding. Indispensable.“ (Archnewsnow. com, December2008)
„The “Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice„ has beenthe definitive guide to running an architectural practice foralmost a century.“ (Architectureweek. com, 7/08)

The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute to, manage, or launch a successful firm. They are responsible for the same kind of legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative activities as any other professional. Within these broad categories, however, there are many details, including professional standards and documents, that are unique to the profession of architecture.