Architect's Pocketbook of Modern Management and Practice is the compact, authoritative guide to running an architectural practice — covering everything from company formation and fee structures to project management and the shifting shape of the profession today.
About This Book
Architecture school rarely teaches you how to run a practice. This book addresses that gap directly, consolidating the management and practice knowledge that architects need from day one — and return to throughout their careers. Edited by Ben Vickery, it covers the full lifecycle of architectural business: setting up a company, navigating the profession, managing projects and finances, and working effectively within teams. Crucially, it also engages with the contemporary construction industry and emerging practice models, making it as relevant to those reconsidering how they work as to those just starting out. Interwoven with reflections from practising architects, the content moves between the practical and the experiential with clarity and purpose.
Key Features
- 262 pages of structured guidance on architectural management, practice, and professional development
- Edited by Ben Vickery, with reflections and insights drawn from practising architects
- Part of a suite alongside the Architect's Legal Pocket Book and the Architect's Pocket Book
- Published by Taylor & Francis Group
What You'll Discover
- How to establish an architectural practice — from company structure to the mechanics of fee setting and office management
- The current state of the construction industry and how new forms of practice are reshaping the profession
- Financial management principles and project management frameworks suited to architectural work
- First-hand reflections from architects that ground the theory in lived professional experience
About the Author
Ben Vickery is the editor of this volume, which draws together contributions and reflections from architects across the profession. Further biographical details are [Details available upon request].
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 262
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 18.6 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781032355276
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architecture students, graduates entering the profession, and practising architects seeking a succinct, reliable reference for the business and management side of practice.