The architecture student's handbook of professional practice /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: American Institute of Architects
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2009]
Edition:14th ed.
Subjects:
Online Access:Table of contents only
Publisher description
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: The profession : 1. Professional life : Architecture as a profession ; Ethics and professional conduct : 2004 AIA code of ethics & professional conduct ; Service leadership in architectural practice ; Participating in professional organizations
  • 2. Legal dimensions of practice : Architects and the law : Copyright and intellectual property in the digital age ; Regulation of professional practice : Mandatory continuing education
  • 3. Professional development : Developing leadership skills ; Developing communication skills
  • Part 2: Practice : 4. Developing a practice : Starting an architecture firm ; Firm legal structure ; Firm identity and expertise : Establishing a niche practice ; Team building ; Marketing strategy and planning ; How clients select architects
  • 5. Running a practice : Financial planning ; Financial management systems : Computerized financial systems ; Maintaining financial health ; Risk management strategies : How to use risk assessment matrixes ; Insurance coverage ; Managing and avoiding disputes ; Information management ; Computer technology in practice : Building information modeling
  • Part 3: The project : 6. Project definition : Defining project services ; Architectural services and compensation ; Programming ; Research and analysis ; Design based on evidence ; Integrated vs. traditional practice
  • 7. Project development : Sustainable design ; Environmentally preferable product selection ; Design phases ; Value analysis ; Life cycle costing
  • 8. Project delivery : Project delivery methods : Construction management ; Design-build project delivery ; Integrated project delivery ; Construction documentation : The U.S. National CAD Standard ; AIA MASTERSPEC ; Bidding or negotiation phase ; Construction contract administration
  • 9. Project management : The effective project manager ; Managing architectural projects ; Project controls : Project scheduling ; Construction cost management ; Maintaining design quality ; Project closeouts
  • 10. Building codes and regulations : Community planning controls ; Building codes and standards : The International Building Code
  • Part 4: Contracts and agreements : 11. Types of agreements : Agreements with owners ; Owner-generated agreements ; Project design team agreements ; Construction contracts
  • 12. AIA contract documents : The AIA documents program : 2007 AIA contract documents ; AIA contract documents synopses by family
  • Appendices : A: Resources for intern architects ; B: Allied professional organizations ; C: Schools of architecture ; D: State registration boards ; E: Glossary.