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Author : Alfredo Stelzer Andia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCAL:C3408351
Author : Stephen Emmitt,Matthijs Prins,Ad den Otter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1444312189
Architectural Management represents the state of the art of research and practice in the field and includes contributions from leading international figures. The book looks back at over a decade of research into architectural management, considers the present challenges and opportunities, and looks to the future. You'll find a review of earlier work and developments as well as a focus on new research areas. The book is divided into six sections representing topical themes, each section contains two research-based chapters and one practical case study. Case studies are from six European countries - Belgium, Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway, and the UK.
Author : Stephen Emmitt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781405147316
This core textbook brings together for the first time the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology. Part 1 covers the influences that affect the way we build - the environmental agenda, the human factors, buildability, time and costs. Part 2 takes the reader through the life of a typical building project - from briefing, through design and assembly, to use and eventual disassembly. Part 3 tackles some of the underlying issues facing the architectural technologist - from the communication of details to technological innovation. Architectural Technolgy bridges the knowledge gap between design and construction, enabling the architectural technologist to apply their unique skill in a creative and innovative way. "As a textbook aimed at those studying for membership of BIAT this is clearly very thorough and has the recommendation of their Vice President Education. However, it can also justifiably earn its place on the bookshelf of anybody involved in the construction process as a reference and to aid an understanding of others he/she will be working with to develop an environment of which to be proud." Building Engineer, July 2002
Author : Martin Symes,Joanna Eley,Andrew D. Seidel
Publisher : Architectural Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015037450619
Presents the results of a study of the changes which have occurred in architectural practice over the last 20 years and addresses key aspects of the profession's response to change. The book includes changes in the building industry and changes in the role
Author : Rena M. Klein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470466483
The definitive guide to management success for sole practitioners and leaders of small design firms Owning and operating a small architectural design firm can be challenging, with tight project deadlines, on-the-fly meetings, rush proposals, and fluctuating workloads as part of the firm’s day-to-day activities. To help small firm owners cope with the chaos and prepare for the unexpected, here is The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management, a no-nonsense guide to repurposing daily demands into workable, goal-directed solutions. Crucial topics such as self-aware leadership, people management, technology, financial health, scenario planning, sustainable practice, and future trends are examined using real-life case studies and business model paradigms. This definitive text explores the whole system experience of a small firm practice to deliver organizational strategies proven to keep a firm’s creative mission on a steady, productive path. The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management addresses how small firm owners can: Deal effectively with unexpected circumstances and shifting work requirements Meet the demands of the marketplace while creating a satisfying workplace Set and achieve goals in an environment of constant change This book is a must-have for those facing the often harsh reality of managing small design firms in a difficult and changing economy. Entrepreneurial architects and designers will discover how to define their own personal and professional meanings of success, as well as how to refocus their business approach to replace long, unrewarding hours with manageable, satisfying ones.
Author : Bruce G. Sharky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994-09-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0471555126
Ready, Set, Practice A SUPERB STUDENT TEXT. . . AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL OF THE TRADE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The only single-source reference covering all essential areas of professional practice, Ready, Set, Practice is a comprehensive textbook for professional practice courses required by accredited landscape architecture degree programs. At the same time, it is also a superb guide to professional literacy and a career planner for young professionals. Based on the author’s considerable professional and academic experience, as well as his extensive survey of more than sixty landscape architecture degree programs in the U.S. and Canada, it covers all topics deemed indispensable to a course dedicated to preparing students for the real world, including: Preparing for the LARE Legal and contractual issues Marketing your professional services Technical specifications Project management Starting and managing your own firm Getting the competitive edge And much more
Author : Alfredo Andia,Thomas Spiegelhalter
Publisher : Artech House
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781608076949
Automation, a mixture of algorithms, robots, software, and avatars, is transforming all types of jobs and industries. This book responds to one critical question for the design and construction industry: “how are architects, engineers, and contractors using information technology to further automate their practices?” Addressing the use of new digital technologies, particularly parametric automation for design and construction in the building industry, this book looks at how technologically advanced architectural and engineering practices are semi-automating their design processes by using sophisticated algorithms to transform their workflows. The book also documents a set of firms that are further advancing automation by using pre-fabrication, modularization, and custom designs via robotics.
Author : Ajla Aksamija
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781119164821
Today’s design professionals are faced with challenges on all fronts. They need not only to keep in step with rapid technological changes and the current revolution in design and construction processes, but to lead the industry. This means actively seeking to innovate through design research, raising the bar in building performance and adopting advanced technologies in their practice. In a constant drive to improve design processes and services, how is it possible to implement innovations? And, moreover, to assimilate them in such a way that design, methods and technologies remain fully integrated? Focusing on innovations in architecture, this book covers new materials and design methods, advances in computational design practices, innovations in building technologies and construction techniques, and the integration of research with design. Moreover, it discusses strategies for integrating innovation into design practices, risks and economic impacts. Through numerous case studies, it illustrates how innovations have been implemented on actual architectural projects, and how design and technical innovations are used to improve building performance, as well as design practices in cutting-edge architectural and engineering firms. Projects of all scales and building types are discussed in the book, ranging from small-scale installations, academic and commercial buildings to large-scale mixed-use, healthcare, civic, academic, scientific research and sports facilities. Work from design firms around the globe and of various scales is discussed in the book, including for example Asymptote Architecture, cepezed, CO Architects, Consarc Architects, FAAB Architektura, Gerber Architekten, HOK, IDOM-ACXT, MAD Architects, Morphosis Architects, SDA | Synthesis Design + Architecture, Studiotrope, Perkins+Will, Richter Dahl Rocha & Associés, Snøhetta, Rob Ley Studio, Trahan Architects, UNStudio and Zaha Hadid Architects, among many others.
Author : Dominik Holzer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429864568
Design Technology in Contemporary Architectural Practice lifts the curtain to unveil how eleven world-leading design studios integrate technology (such as computational design, BIM, and digital fabrication) as part of their day-to-day design exploration and delivery. Via first-hand accounts, the book offers rare insights about how these firms apply technology to purposefully disrupt and support their creative design processes in order to then explore how technology can be integrated on an organisational level. The resulting practice stories are loosely tied to four chapters that discuss how Design Technology corresponds to studio culture, collaboration and delivery protocols, business opportunities, knowledge sharing, staff empowerment, and more. The author is less interested in presenting the latest and greatest tools than in focusing on cultural and organisational challenges and opportunities. This book benefits both the professional market (such as design firms reflecting on their technology use), as well as the academic context (with its critical reflection on the interface between design process and technology support). Stories from the following design firms are included: Coop Himmelb(l)au Foster + Partners Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Zaha Hadid Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfo Heatherwick Studio Morphosis Architects SO-IL Woods Bagot Herzog & de Meuron LASSA
Author : Jonathan Whelan,Graham Meaden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317170655
Organizations today exist in an environment of unprecedented change. They do so against a backdrop of a global, competitive marketplace, the fast-paced enablement of technology, amplified regulation and accelerating organizational complexity. Many organizations are addressing change in a sub-optimal way and they are operating without a clear view of where their operational risks lie. It is these dynamics that are leading organizations to recognise and embrace Business Architecture. Despite this environment, Business Architecture can be a difficult ’sell’ - it is often perceived to be abstract and lacking in tangible delivery. To succeed, Business Architecture must be pragmatic and, to be sustainable, it must focus on achieving long-term value and, at the same time, recognise the shorter-term tactical needs of the organisation. With these challenges in mind, this book provides a practical guide on how to employ Business Architecture and how to build a balanced proposition that delivers value to a broad range of stakeholders. As the book states, Business Architecture should not be practised in isolation, nor should it be thought of as a one-off process; it needs to be woven into the fabric of the organization. And so the authors illustrate the opportunities for weaving the Business Architecture Practice into this fabric through the various stakeholders and life cycles that exist, both formally and informally, within an organization. Whilst recognizing best practice, this book explores a new, inspirational level of Business Architecture whilst acknowledging that the best way to realize the vision is one step at a time.
Author : Joseph A. Demkin,American Institute of Architects
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470009574
"This updated resource covers all aspects of architectural practice, featuring: new material of sustainable design, managing multiple offices, lifelong learning, mentoring, and team building; revised content on programming, project management, construction contract administration, risk management, and ethics; and coverage of small firm considerations as well as emerging issues such as integrated practice and integrated project delivery."--Jacket.
Author : M.P. Nicholson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135827984
This book allows the construction professional to gain an insight into the fast moving subject of architectural management. Subjects covered include: organization of design and construction; Computing and the architect; quality and value engineering; performance of buildings; the public estate; professional/construction law and education and training.
Author : Siau, Keng,Erickson, John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605669052
Significant progression and usage of Internet innovations has caused a need for streamlining past, present, and future database technologies. Principle Advancements in Database Management Technologies: New Applications and Frameworks presents exemplary research in a variety of areas related to database development, technology, and use. This authoritative reference source presents innovative approaches by leading international experts to serve as the primary database management source for researchers, practitioners, and academicians.
Author : Marcella M. Bonanomi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030197018
This book analyzes the process-oriented and organizational changes related to the digital transformation of multidisciplinary design firms. Based on this it proposes a systematic analysis-based methodology for change management, which consists of two distinct, but complementary components: a framework and a set of analysis methods. It particularly focuses on the relationship between the new paradigms, perspectives, and context of change related to digital transformation. The proposed framework combines these three elements in order to identify and address areas of investigation concerning process-oriented and organizational changes in the context of digital transformation, and also quantitatively and qualitatively assesses these changes in practice. This book offers the first comprehensive review of change management and digital practice, and includes case studies to enhance readers’ understanding of change management in the context of the digitalization. As such it is of interest to both industry practitioners and researchers.
Author : Stephen Emmitt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138460664
Architectural Management in Practice is intended to provide both an introduction to the architectural management discipline and a bridge between education and practice.The book informs students about the management issues faced by architects, architectural technologists and surveyors in a competitive marketplace and the practices that should be adopted to enable them to compete effectively. It is split into four main sections. Section One sets the background to the profession, looking at how architectural management is evolving and the environment in which the profession sits. Section Two looks at the assets of a practice, that is people, information and business strategies. Section Three covers the practice of architectural management and looks at all the main management issues: managing projects, design, quality and construction. Finally, Section Four defines competitive advantage for a design practice, and shows how to achieve it and how to promote the company.
