{"product_id":"design-management-for-architects-paperback-softback-9781118394465","title":"Design Management for Architects (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118394465","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDesign Management for Architects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStephen Emmitt (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118394465, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 March 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.3 x 1.5 cm, 0.594 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis guide integrates theory and practice to offer practical solutions for architects to improve their design management skills.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unique guide helps architects improve their management skills by addressing the relationship between the management of the design project and the design office. The author demonstrates how a professionally managed project, conceived and delivered within a professionally managed office ensures that client values are translated into construction without loss of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign Management for Architects\u003c\/i\u003e divides into two parts. Part 1: Managing Creative Projects covers the context and infrastructure of projects; looks at client values; describes developing, detailing and realising the design; and shows how to learn from projects. Part 2: Managing Creative Organisations describes the business of architecture; explains how to manage creative people and the design studio – covering communication and knowledge-sharing, information management, financial management and attracting\/retaining clients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition has been extensively rewritten in response to student feedback and to the rapid evolution of design management in architecture.  New features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe ‘Why Management?’ question addressed in a design context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVignettes to demonstrate the value of design management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epractical advice is incorporated into each chapter under ‘Project to Office Interface’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emore specifics on the design manager role, and the contribution of ICTs (including BIM) to effective design management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy integrating theory and practice, and offering practical solutions for architects to improve their design management skills, this book provides clear guidance to all designers and (design) managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Why? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy management? 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVignette A – why apply management? 6\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy design management? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the design manager 9\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVignette B – why employ a design manager? 12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on the role 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScope of the book 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Managing Creative Projects 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Business of Projects 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding projects 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime control 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost control 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign control 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing value and risk 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement and influence 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteraction within projects 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject frameworks 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Establishing the System Architecture 42\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting as you mean to go on 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam assembly 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection criteria 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating to achieve objectives 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging meetings effectively 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Exploring Client Value 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the briefing phase 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to briefing 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the client 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing value parameters 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe written brief 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the brief 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Creating Design Value 82\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative design 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing the design 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign conversations 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign critiques, charettes and reviews 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming and coordinating design work 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApprovals and compliance 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordination of production information 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Realising Design Value 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting involved 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the contractor’s design manager 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteraction during construction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisunderstanding and conflict 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequests for information and design changes 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing out projects 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Evaluation and Learning 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifelong learning 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from projects 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from the product 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-based learning 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflection in action 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction research and learning 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project-to-office interface 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Managing Creative Organisations 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Business of Architecture 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitectural practice 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe professional service firm 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClients and the market for services 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of the business 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket analysis 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Managing Creative People 168\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the balance correct 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice culture 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological wellbeing 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruitment and retention 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills development 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Managing the Design Studio 192\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA creative space 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project portfolio 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe design manager’s role 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels of design management 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe traditional model 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sequential model 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging design effort 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying good habits and eliminating inefficiencies 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Communication, Knowledge Sharing and Information Management 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication within the office 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication with other organisations 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective communication strategies 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge retention and sharing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation management 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation of information 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing and IT strategy 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Financial Management 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash flow and profitability 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of income 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFee bidding and negotiation 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvoicing and cash flow 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling expenditure 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial monitoring and evaluation 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrisis management 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Attracting and Retaining Clients 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting a brand image 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe client’s perspective 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect’s perspective 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with clients 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotional tools 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitects’ signboards 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging marketing activities 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe office-to-project interface 278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Further Reading 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index 284\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand 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