Managing the Building Design Process
Gavin Tunstall(Author)
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 25. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7506-5069-4 (ISBN)
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Description
With the growing importance of design-and-build in construction, and the continuing emphasis on design throughout the curriculum, there is an increasing need for material which explains how the design process can be managed within the context of the development of new buildings. 'Managing the Building Design Process' explains the designer's role in the creation of new buildings from the development of the plan through to completion. The focus is on ensuring that the adopted design best fits the needs of the client, and putting that design into practice in the most effective manner. This text uses one key case study throughout, so that the reader can follow the process leading to the creation of a new building, with pertinent issues highlighted as they would arise in practice. An appreciation of the way in which new buildings are created will help anyone involved in building construction to see how ideas are generated, how relationships are established, and how their involvement contributes to the success of the finished product. As such the book is appropriate for degree courses in architectural technology, construction, construction management, building and architecture.
Reviews / Votes
"The chapters are generally very thorough and clearly written with comprehensive detail. The author uses easy-to-understand analogies where necessary or to provide back up examples to clarify the text ... an excellent resource for students or clients who have little knowledge of the building design process Eric Johansen, University of Northumbria at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UKMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
50 b&w line drawings; glossary
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
478 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-5069-4 (9780750650694)
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Content
About the book - Section 1 The Basics: Design and the designers * Communication * Permissions and approvals - Section 2 The Design Period: Inception * Design planning * The design brief * The design: Function Part 1 How buildings are used * The design: Function Part 2: Design and construction constraints * The design: aesthetics * Construction information * Pre-contract administration - Section 3: The Construction Period * Construction supervision * Completion * Feedback * Conclusion