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Overview
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. One key case study is used throughout the book so that the reader can clearly follow the process leading to the creation of a new building.
This new edition expands on the first edition including sections on CAD and sustainability; incorporating updates to legislation and adding new illustrations as well as discussion points and useful references at the end of every chapter.
Gavin Tunstall is an architect and a lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Audience: Undergraduate students of architectural technology, architecture, construction management, construction and building.
Synopsis
•Takes the reader through each process in the designer’s role, from inception and planning through to the design and pre-contract administration
•New edition covers Computer Aided Draughting and current issues such as sustainability, the needs of special groups and Construction Design and Management Legislation
•Essential reading for students studying architecture, architectural technology, building and construction management
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. One key case study is used throughout the book so that the reader can clearly follow the process leading to the creation of a new building.
This new edition expands on the first edition including sections on CAD and sustainability; incorporating updates to legislation and adding new illustrations as well as discussion points and useful references at the end of every chapter.
Gavin Tunstall is an architect and a lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Booknews
Explains the designer's role in creation of new buildings, from the development of the plan through completion. 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. Uses an ongoing case study so readers can follow the process leading to creation of a new building, with pertinent issues highlighted as they would arise in practice. Includes b&w illustrations. Useful for degree courses in architectural technology, construction management, and building and architecture. Tunstall is an architect who teaches at The Nottingham Trent University, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)