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Comprises lists of tasks which are to be undertaken by the members of the project team. This title helps parties to draw up schedules of services for the appointment of consultants, specialists and contractors by allocating the tasks to whoever is to undertake them from these lists.

Includes 16 detachable postcards that celebrate the work of Le Corbusier, one of 20th century's most influential architects. This title features colour images of his distinctive art works and significant furniture designs with black and white photos of his most famous building designs such as the Maison Dom-Ino and the Notre Dame du Haut chapel.

Explores the various colours and surface consistencies of concrete. This book shows that the interpretation and end results of using tried and tested concrete mixes and commonly used forming materials still offer almost limitless design freedom and scope for expression.

Offers an illustrated analysis of the various specific sustainability challenges presented by different building types. This book examines the consequences of contemporary construction methods and the ways in which their environmental impacts can be improved. It is suitable for architects and other building construction professionals.

A form of agreement, which has been designed to be used between the architect and the client where the commission is for work to the client's home. This work provides guidance for both the architect and the client, defining the responsibilities of both parties and also serves as a formal agreement between the architect and the client.

The new edition of the best-selling Designing for Accessibility is a completely up-to-date and user-friendly good practice guide in the context of the Equality Act 2010. Aimed at all those seeking to fulfil their service provider duties under the Equality Act as well as architects, designers, facilities managers and a range of consumers.

The perceived failure of late Twentieth Century place-making led to a rethink among urban designers that today puts sustainability at the heart of contemporary policy. In this book, Tarbatt explains his practical plot-based urbanism solution to this problem. Key chapters on designing and detailing the plot are organised by block type and offer critical design data, while the guidance is supported throughout by lively illustrations and numerous international case studies.Aimed at masterplanners, architects and landscape architects as well as local authorities, town planners, urban geographers and developers, the book is a manual for making more sustainable places.|

The requirements of the Building Regulations Part L are difficult to assimilate and apply. This guide will explain the meaning and importance of each clause, and where cross-reference documents are not available in the Approved Documents, the guide aims to either fill in the gaps or provide alternative solutions.

Risk and Value Management, the fifth release in the Construction Companion series, offers an introductory toolbox of techniques for managing risk and value in construction projects for architects and other building professionals. Risk and Value Management, the fifth release in the Construction Companion series, offers an introductory toolbox of techniques for managing risk and value in construction projects for architects and other building professionals. Identifying and assigning risk to deliver good value has become an increasingly important objective as projects become more complex and non-traditional procurement routes proliferate. This book describes the social and psychological dimensions of risk and value through a series of fascinating examples, whilst also examining the dominant trend towards partnering and its specific impact upon the assignment of risk and, consequently, upon value.

Prepared by the RIBA, this straightforward guide is for clients wishing to build a sustainable building. It will help them to make the best use of available professional advice and knowledge and to communicate your vision to the design team. Along the way, it outlines why sustainability matters in building projects, how it can serve clients' wider objectives and, most importantly, their vital role in achieving it.

This clear, accessible guide explains and demystifies the NEC3 contract on a practical, work-based level, and overturns the misconception that NEC is not a contract aimed at architectural projects.

Guidance on Part J has been revised to ensure that combustion appliances can continue to function safely in more airtight homes. A new requirement has been introduced for the provision of Carbon Monoxide alarms when installing all solid fuel appliances.

The professional architect's business management bible has been completely revised and radically overhauled to reflect the very latest practice in today's cutting-edge architectural environment.

The popularity of mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution has increased steadily since it became an inherent part of the Court system and was established in the Civil Procedure Rules. This guide shows that mediation is used in dealing with claims and legal disputes, and also in effective conflict management and dispute prevention.

Offers an overview of how best to approach the marketing of an architectural practice. This book includes topics ranging from defining a marketing strategy that meets your individual needs and budget, to creating a corporate identity, PR, advertising, and making successful award entries.