Design Management for Architects

by Emmitt, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9781405131476
• ISBN10: 1405131470
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-25
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This unique guide to design management for architects addresses the management of design projects within the framework of the office. It integrates theory and practice and offers practical solutions to improving management performance. Key features deals with the management of people and processes provides clear guidance to designers and managers, with plenty of simple to use tools generic approach makes it relevant to designers in countries other than the UK

Author Biography

Stephen Emmitt is Professor of Innovation and Management in Building, Department of Civil Engineering and Building, Technical University of Denmark.

Table of Contents

Creative design management	p. 1
Managing creative projects	p. 19
The project context	p. 21
The system architecture	p. 43
Exploring client values	p. 62
Developing the design	p. 83
Detailing the design	p. 104
Realising the design	p. 127
Learning from projects and products	p. 150
Managing creative organisations	p. 169
The business of architecture	p. 171
Managing creative people	p. 195
Managing the design studio	p. 217
Communication and knowledge-sharing	p. 242
Information management	p. 261
Financial management	p. 280
Attracting and retaining clients	p. 300
Typical complaints and their avoidance	p. 319
Guidance for new design managers	p. 322
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