TY  - BOOK
AU  - Emmitt,Stephen
TI  - Design management for architects
SN  - 9781405131476 (pbk. : alk. paper)
AV  - NA2750 .E46 2007
U1  - 720.68 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Malden, MA
PB  - Blackwell Pub.
KW  - Architectural design
KW  - Architectural practice
KW  - Management
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Creative design management --; Pt. 1; Managing creative projects --; 2; The project context --; 3; The system architecture --; 4; Exploring client values --; 5; Developing the design --; 6; Detailing the design --; 7; Realising the design --; 8; Learning from projects and products --; Pt. 2; Managing creative organisations --; 9; The business of architecture --; 10; Managing creative people --; 11; Managing the design studio --; 12; Communication and knowledge-sharing --; 13; Information management --; 14; Financial management --; 15; Attracting and retaining clients --; App. 1; Typical complaints and their avoidance --; App. 2; Guidance for new design managers
N2  - "This 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."--BOOK JACKET
ER  -