The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice

by American Institute of Architects

DEFINING THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE FOR STUDENTS

client * business * delivery * services

The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice has been a definitive guide to architectural practice for almost a century. Now this student edition, which has been carefully adapted from the Thirteenth Edition of the Handbook, gives students vital access to the cutting edge of the profession-with essential information on how architects are managing the change from product-based practices to those that are knowledge-based and service-oriented.

Reviewed by a group of leading architectural educators, this edition distills material from the professional edition to provide a compact and convenient reference for students. In addition, it contains an overview of the architectural profession and the NCARB Intern Development Program guidelines.

Addressing the growing importance of the client as a key participant in the practice equation, this student edition features a new section devoted to clients and client-architect relationships. Subsequent sections on business, delivery, and services offer a wealth of crucial "redefinition" knowledge and tools used to design, build, and maintain a successful practice -from business planning and project management to the development of expanded, added-value services. Also included are electronic samples of the AIA contract documents (more than 75 in all) on a companion CD-ROM.

Bringing together the experience of experts from architecture as well as law, business, and other professions, the student edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice is an important resource to help prepare students for high-quality professional practice. In a convenient book/CD-ROM format, it offers tomorrow's architects the information they will need to meet the changing demands of the marketplace with insight and confidence.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Nonfiction

624 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 2001

Reviews

[Kiara De León · Rating 5 out of 5]

I refer to this book as the “ARE Bible” for a reason—I have found it to be fundamental for the ARE exams. While it’s undeniably comprehensive, it’s also excessively long and repetitive, which can make it a challenging read.

I have a love-hate relationship with it (leaning heavily towards hate), but I’ve come to accept that it’s an unavoidable part of the journey to passing the AREs. Despite its flaws, this book is essential and there’s no way around it if you’re serious about succeeding.

[laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

did not read the whole book L O L but I read the all sections recommended by the publishers for ARE study !!!!!!

tbh i will try to resell this $150+ book at my earliest convenience but that is not to undermine the gravity of this book

[laur · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's not that i really liked it. it's that it's very handy for the licensing exams. VERY HANDY.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to really review this book, since it's essentially a bunch of different authors that have joined together to add their relevant information and experiences. Overall it's a tremendous resource for someone preparing to take their Architect Registration Exams or someone fresh out of school that wants to know what being an Architect is *really* about, however a lot of the information is repetitive of long-winded and a few of the articles were really tough to get through. Overall it's an excellent resource and definitely worth the money for someone that wants to be a Licensed Architect.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is this the type of book I want to be reading? Hell no, however it is invaluable for the ARE PcM, PjM, and C&E exams. Highly recommend using this book if you are studying for these exams. Wiley will tell you the sections to read! Just google 'Wiley study guide ARE'

[Surana]

Chapter 14. Research in Practice. EBD

[raquel]

read and referred to this bitch so many times this semester, it needed to be included in my reads for the yr

[Aaron Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. This is a good book for studying the ARE 5.0. It's also a good book to read if you're thinking about getting into the business of architecture.

[Babar Hussain]

just read

[Whitney Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am actually enjoying reading this book because I'm learning information that I can apply and make myself a better practice manager.

[Leah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Informative. Boring. Needs more pictures.