The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice

The essential guide to beginning your career in architecture

The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice opens the door to the vast body of knowledge required to effectively manage architectural projects and practice. A professional architect is responsible for much more than design; this book is specifically designed to help prepare you for the business and administrative challenges of working in the real-world—whether you are a student or are just starting out in practice. It provides clear insight into the legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative tasks and issues that are integral to keeping a firm running. This new edition has been restructured to be a companion textbook for students undertaking architectural practice classes, while also fulfilling the specific knowledge needs of interns and emerging professionals. It supplements information from the professional handbook with new content aimed at those setting out in the architectural profession and starting to navigate their careers. New topics covered in this new edition include: path to licensure, firm identity, professional development, strategic planning, and integrated project delivery.

Whether you want to work at a top firm, strike out on your own, or start the next up-and-coming team, the business of architecture is a critical factor in your success. This book brings the fundamentals together to give you a one-stop resource for learning the reality of architectural practice.

• Learn the architect's legal and ethical responsibilities
• Understand the processes of starting and running your own firm
• Develop, manage, and deliver projects on time and on budget
• Become familiar with standard industry agreements and contracts

Few architects were drawn to the profession by dreams of writing agreements and negotiating contracts, but those who excel at these everyday essential tasks impact their practice in innumerable ways. The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice provides access to the "nuts and bolts" that keep a firm alive, stable, and financially sound.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. The AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for its members in service to society.

Blueprints for the Business Side of Architecture The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice is a single-source solution to all the aspects of being a practicing architect that fall outside the realm of design. From developing professional relationships, working with clients through the design process, and delivering a project to the finer legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative tasks--this thoroughly revised and restructured Fifteenth Edition gives students in architectural practice courses, as well as interns and emerging professionals, a reliable place to turn when faced with the business demands of the real world. Under the guidance of an advisory group of noted professional practice educators and practitioners, fresh insights and useful material from a remarkable collection of experts in their specialties is combined with relevant sections of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, Fifteenth Edition . Keep this convenient reference at your fingertips for its: Detailed coverage on the practicalities of starting and running an architectural firm Up-to-date information on the most current issues in the field, including integrated project delivery Accessible explanations of standard industry agreements and contracts Whether you want to join a top firm or start your own, The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice, Fifteenth Edition, is your foundation for success.

Blueprints for the Business Side of Architecture The Architecture Students Handbook of Professional Practice is a single-source solution to all the aspects of being a practicing architect that fall outside the realm of design. From developing professional relationships, working with clients through the design process, and delivering a project to the finer legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative tasks this thoroughly revised and restructured Fifteenth Edition gives students in architectural practice courses, as well as interns and emerging professionals, a reliable place to turn when faced with the business demands of the real world. Under the guidance of an advisory group of noted professional practice educators and practitioners, fresh insights and useful material from a remarkable collection of experts in their specialties is combined with relevant sections of The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice, Fifteenth Edition . Keep this convenient reference at your fingertips for its: Detailed coverage on the practicalities of starting and running an architectural firm Up-to-date information on the most current issues in the field, including integrated project delivery Accessible explanations of standard industry agreements and contracts Whether you want to join a top firm or start your own, The Architecture Students Handbook of Professional Practice, Fifteenth Edition, is your foundation for success.

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