{"product_id":"design-management-for-architects-isbn-9781118394465","title":"Design Management for Architects","description":"\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 \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 \u003cp\u003eAbout The Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Emmitt\u003c\/b\u003e, BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA(Prof. Ed.), PhD, is Professor\u003cbr\u003eof Architectural Technology at Loughborough University. He is a registered architect with industrial experience gained in a wide range of architectural practices. He formerly held the Hoffmann Chair of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark and is currently Visiting Professor in Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden. Teaching and research interests cover architectural practice, design management, architectural technology, architectural detailing and innovation in construction. Stephen has taught and facilitated design management workshops in the UK, Europe and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis unique guide helps architects to improve their management skills by addressing the relationship between the management of the design project and the design office. 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