Managing the Building Design Process

by Gavin Tunstall

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136381904
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/14/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

Gavin Tunstall

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 About the book; The Basics; Chapter 2 Design and the designers; Chapter 3 Communication; Chapter 4 Permissions and approvals; The Design Period; Chapter 5 Inception; Chapter 6 Design planning; Chapter 7 The design brief; Chapter 8 The Design: Function, Part 1 How buildings are used; Chapter 9 The Design: Function, Part 2 Design and construction constraints; Chapter 10 The design: aesthetics; Chapter 11 Construction information; Chapter 12 Pre-contract administration; Construction Period; Chapter 13 Construction supervision; Chapter 14 Completion; Chapter 15 Feedback; Chapter 16 Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

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)

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