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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Before You Build is a step-by-step guide to the processes you need to go through before you build. It provides practical and up-to-date guidance, and includes valuable tips and watch points that will take you from conception to start on site.The book advises on finding and appointing an architect and other consultants and covers statutory requirements such as planning, building control and party wall issues. It also contains advice on how to go about finding and entering into a contract with a reputable builder and other factors including finance, warranties and insurance.Before You Build will help you to consider and make allowance for all those issues which should be properly considered before you build to ensure a successful outcome to your enterprise. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Fine. "What makes a great house in the city? This title examines what has worked well in some of the most successful housing types throughout the world from old to new, high rise to low rise, innovative to conventional. Authors Robert Dalziel and Sheila Qureshi critically examine what they believe are the most significant elements of urban housing design: adaptability and flexibility, construction and sustainability, space and light, appearance and threshold, and density and urban form. A House in the City concludes by proposing a pioneering approach to the town house: incorporating insights from these most important elements of urban housing, culminating in an aesthetically-pleasing family home that can adapt to changing needs. Illustrated with aerial views, plans, sections and photographs, A House in the City will be of use to all who strive to deliver high quality urban housing for the 21st century, including architects, planners and developers.".

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small commercial project.The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your project and what you should expect from your architect at each stage - including formal appointment mechanisms, calculating fees and project management responsibilities.Aimed at commercial clients, both for large or small projects.Contains valuable advice for clients who have never carried out this role before.Offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect. For commercial clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Discover the cities of the world with Georgie the giraffe inthis entertaining and educational Colour and Create Architecture book. With over 50beautiful pages to design and colour in, and featuring cities including Barcelona, Istanbul,London, New York, Rome, Seoul, Shanghai and many more, little architects willhave hours of fun exploring different architecture styles from across the world.The book encourages budding designers to use their imagination, memory andobservation skills to explore the world around them in a playful andinformative way. Enjoy the journey and get creative as you go on an exciting architecturaladventure! Discover the cities of the world with Georgie the giraffe in this entertaining and educational Colour and Create Architecture book. With over 50 beautiful pages to design and colour in, and featuring cities including Barcelona, Istanbul, London, New York, Rome, Seoul, Shanghai and many more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Approved Document D of the Building Regulations is concerned with the requirements with respect to toxic substances.This document is the 2013 edition, based on the original 1992 edition and incorporating amendments made in 2002, 2010 and 2013.Changes made by the 2013 Amendments The changes, which apply only to England, were to guidance on materials and workmanship. There were no changes to Part D of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010.Contracts and Management Publications Update Service:To ensure that you have the most up-to-date Approved Document or Amendment to an Approved Document to hand, you can now join our CAMPUS service. RIBA Bookshops will automatically send you copies of new releases as and when they are published. Visit our CAMPUS page for further details. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Help Georgie the giraffe find a new home with this entertaining and educational Colour and Create book. With over 50 beautiful pages to design, little architects will have hours of fun colouring and drawing skyscrapers, castles, houseboats and more. The book encourages budding designers to use their imagination, memory and observation skills to explore the world around them in a playful and informative way. Enjoy the journey and get creative as you design a dream home! Introducing children to the visual language of architecture, this book is packed with scenes to colour, recreate, add to and finish off. It conveys in an exciting and joyful way the many different aspects of architecture. Both playful and informative, promoting child development in an enjoyable and creative way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small domestic project.The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your project and what you should expect from your architect at each stage - including formal appointment mechanisms, calculating fees and project management responsibilities.Aimed at domestic clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect. For domestic clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. If you need to understand about engaging the services of an architect, this updated RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up-to-date regarding legislation, it sets out everything you need to be aware of, for a large or small commercial project. The right architect can bring considerable added value to the success of your project. This guide talks you through all aspects of your project and what you should expect from your architect at each stage - including formal appointment mechanisms, calculating fees and project management responsibilities. Aimed at commercial clients, both for large or small projects. Contains valuable advice for clients who have never carried out this role before. Offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document provides guidance on how to comply with requirement RA1 and requirement RA2 of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010, which respectively deal with the installation of gigabit-ready physical infrastructure and a connection to a gigabit-capable public electronic communications network when new dwellings are erected. It provides guidance on when the requirement for a connection to a gigabit-capable public electronic communications network for new dwellings may be modified or excluded; and also provides guidance on the particulars to be provided when submitting applications for Building Regulations approval. This Approved Document takes effect on 20 December 2022 for use in England. It does not apply to work in respect of which a building notice or initial notice has been given to a local authority before 20 December 2022, or full plans have been deposited with a local authority before that day, provided the work is started on site within the period of 12 months beginning with that day. A separate Approved Document, Approved Document R - Volume 2, provides guidance on the requirements for in-building physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks when new buildings are erected or when existing buildings are subject to major renovation works. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document provides guidance on how to comply with requirement R1 of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 and on how to comply with the requirements for in-building physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks when new buildings are erected or when existing buildings are subject to major renovation works. This Approved Document takes effect on 20 December for use in England. It does not apply to work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before that date, provided the work is started on site within the period of 12 months beginning with that day. A separate Approved Document, Approved Document R - Volume 1, provides guidance on how to comply with the requirement to install gigabit-ready physical infrastructure and a connection to a gigabit-capable public electronic communications network when new dwellings or a building containing or ore more dwellings are erected. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document supports compliance with Part T of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 by providing guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ambulant toilets and toilet cubicles. Section 1: deals with the application and performance of requirement T1 of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations. Section 2: describes common design provisions, and Sections 3 to 6 describe design provisions for the specific types of toilet accommodation introduced by requirement T1. Guidance is given for common provisions and then for each type of toilet accommodation separately. The objective of this requirement is to require toilet accommodation in non-residential buildings to be separate single-sex toilets, with single-sex shared or individual hand-washing facilities. Universal toilets can be provided in addition to single-sex provision and where space allows. Where there is not sufficient space to provide single-sex toilet facilities, fully enclosed universal toilets should be provided. In the Secretary of States view, requirement T1 is met by ensuring all of the following. Separate single-sex toilet facilities are provided. Universal toilets can be provided in addition to single-sex provision and where space allows. All toilet accommodation should have clear and appropriate signage. Where space precludes single-sex toilet facilities from being provided, fully enclosed universal toilets should be provided. Available space for toilet accommodation will vary from building to building; once reasonable provision is made for single-sex toilet facilities, any remaining space for toilet accommodation can be considered for universal toilet provision. The guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document provides guidance on how to comply with Part F to Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations covering ventilation and applies to dwellings only, and takes effect on 15 June 2022. It does not apply to work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before that date, provided the work is started on site before 15 June 2023.ADF1: Dwellings (2021 edition) contains the following sections:Ventilation provisionMinimising the ingress of external pollutantsWork on existing dwellingsCommissioning and providing informationKey termsPerformance-based ventilationCompletion checklist and commissioning sheetChecklist for ventilation provision in existing dwellingsThe guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England and applies to dwellings only. In a mixed-use building, Approved Document F, Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings should be consulted for building work in parts of the building that are not dwellings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. More than 400 years after his death, Andrea Palladio (150880) remains one of the most influential architects of all time. This catalogue explores how the design principles of Palladio have been interpreted, copied and re-imagined across time and continents in very different ways since his death, and how they continue to inspire architects today. It includes previously unexplored works that put Palladio in a new social context and brings out unexpected stories about the impact of his legacy on functionality and style. It also questions how a style and an approach to architecture that Palladio intended to be democratic is now associated with wealth.Palladian Design: the Good, the Bad and the Unexpected provides classic catalogue entries which will expand on individual objects as well as bring new opinions and critical thinking to the subject matter through commissioned essays from a range of disciplines and perspectives. It combines the historical with the modern and contemporary, connecting the Palladio collection with contemporary practice and current research outside and within RIBA. It is thought-provoking and will stimulate debate amongst a specialist audience and capture the imagination of a non-specialist audience, providing them with new insight into Palladian design principle across time and place.The catalogue includes the following essays: Palladio, Palladianism, Palladians by Guido Beltramini Palladianism: A Project of Radical Discontinuity by Pier Vittorio Aureli Cyma Recta: Palladianism and the Everyday by Daniel MaudlinThe catalogue accompanies the exhibition on Palladian Design that is on display in the Architecture Gallery at RIBA (from 9 September 2015 to 9 January 2016). Palladian Design: the Good, the Bad and the Unexpected provides classic catalogue entries which will expand on individual objects as well as bring new opinions and critical thinking to the subject matter through commissioned essays from a range of disciplines and perspectives Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document sets out the amendments to guidance previously published in Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellings, 2015 edition incorporating the 2020 and 2024 amendments. Changes made by the 2024 amendments The changes in the 2024 edition update references and make consequential amendments to reflect the Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024 which set out a new requirement in Schedule 1 Part T of the Building Regulations 2010, and the associated guidance in Approved Document T: Toilet accommodation 2024 edition. The guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document provides guidance on how to comply with Part F to Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations covers ventilation and applies to buildings other than dwellings only, and takes effect on 15 June 2022. It does not apply to work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before that date, provided the work is started on site before 15 June 2023.ADF2: Buildings other than dwellings (2021 edition) contains the following sections:Ventilation provisionMinimising the ingress of external pollutantsWork on existing dwellingsCommissioning and providing informationKey termsPerformance-based ventilation CO2 monitoringThe guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England and applies to buildings other than dwellings only. For guidance relating to dwellings, use Approved Document F, Volume 1: Dwellings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. All new homes and buildings in Englandwill be required by law to install electric vehicle charging points from June 2022.New-build supermarkets, workplaces and buildingsundergoing major renovations will also come under the new law.This ApprovedDocument provides guidance on how to comply with Part S to Schedule 1 to theBuilding Regulations covering electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirementsand takes effect on 15 June 2022. It does not apply to work subject to abuilding notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before thatdate, provided the work is started on site before 15 June 2023.ADS: Infrastructure for the charging of electricvehicles covers:New residential buildingsNew non-residential buildingsBuildings undergoing material change of useResidential buildings undergoing major renovation Non-residential buildings undergoing majorrenovationMixed-use buildings undergoing relevant buildingworkTheguidance in this Approved Document only relates to England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document deals with the sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency requirements in the Building Regulations 2010. Changes made by the 2024 amendments The changes in the 2024 edition update references and make consequential amendments to reflect the Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024 which set out a new requirement in Schedule 1 Part T of the Building Regulations 2010, and the associated guidance in Approved Document T: Toilet accommodation 2024 edition. The guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Effective 6 April 2013.This edition has been updated to amalgamate Approved Document N: Glazing and also some overlapping guidance that is in Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings. As well as these changes, Approved Document Ks references have been updated in the light of the harmonised standard related to safe breaking and the testing methods, and the harmonised standard and National Annex related to resistance of loads for barriers. Tables and diagrams have been amended and simplified, key terms have been updated and there is now an index. There are no new technical requirements.This Approved Document has a fresh new look and has been totally re-designed into a single column format to make reading. It has also been subject to a thorough editorial review to make the text/content more reader-friendly and simpler to assimilate and understand.Contracts and Management Publications Update Service:To ensure that you have the most up-to-date Approved Document or Amendment to an Approved Document to hand, you can now join our CAMPUS service. RIBA Bookshops will automatically send you copies of new releases as and when they are published. Visit our CAMPUS page for further details. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Most newly qualified architects have scant knowledge about the practicalities of running a practice and in particular the challenges of managing the financial side of the business. This book highlights the major financial risks and how these can be avoided.The chapters give straightforward advice and practical solutions based on the author's years of hard-won experience. Friendly, clear and concise, it will give you all the knowledge and tools you need to plan for business success.Based on the original Good Practice Guide, this updated and re-designed version is now even more comprehensive and contains detailed information on fees, as well as real life anecdotal advice from practitioners, updated references, and is in line with the latest legislation.This is invaluable reading for sole and small practitioners of architecture and other creative industries. Based on the original Good Practice Guide, this updated and re-designed version is now even more comprehensive and contains detailed information on fees, as well as real life anecdotal advice from practitioners, updated references, and is in line with the latest legislation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Closing the Loop: Benchmarks for Sustainable Buildings is an authoritative guide to the issues and techniques behind benchmarking sustainable construction. It describes how to measure and achieve sustainability in construction. It contains a palette of issues, indicators and benchmarks, techniques, methods and tools - assembled from practice in the UK and around the world - that will give designers, developers and occupants an overview and understanding of the complex challenges they face to deliver truly 'sustainable' buildings. The book describes the range of sustainable design options and the various tools and techniques that can be used to investigate their success, all with the aim of enabling a more holistic approach to what currently is a fragmented development system. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Approved Document E: Resistance to the passage of sound (this is the current edition: it is the 2003 edition, reprinted 2011 with slight revisions to references).1. Following the James Review of Education Capital in 2011, DfE have been reviewing their library of design guidance for school buildings with the objective of simplification.2. The revised Building Bulletin 93, "Acoustic design of schools: performance standards" was published on 18th December 2014.3. The new edition is designed to:(a) Make the Building Regulations easier to apply and remove the minor problems that have been identified during their 10 years of existence;(b) Revise effective minimum standards for refurbishment work. These standards will also be compliance standards for changes of use, e.g. from an office to a school;(c) Reduce design time and make building control approval easier, by setting refurbishment standards as a baseline for alternative performance standards and removing the need for building control bodies to make qualitative judgements about open-plan spaces.Contracts and Management Publications Update Service:To ensure that you have the most up-to-date Approved Document or Amendment to an Approved Document to hand, you can now join our CAMPUS service. RIBA Bookshops will automatically send you copies of new releases as and when they are published. Visit our CAMPUS page for further details. Approved Document E: Resistance to the passage of sound, 2003 edition incorporating 2004, 2010, 2013 and 2015 amendments. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This amended edition of Approved Document J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems, extends the provisions and guidance for carbon monoxide alarms. The amended provisions and guidance come into effect on 1 October 2022. This Approved Document covers the air supply, discharge of combustion products and protection of the building for solid fuel, gas and oil appliances, along with the provision of information for hearths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys. ADJ: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (2010 edition incorporating 2010, 2013, and 2022 amendments) contains the following sections:Air supplyDischarge of products of combustionWarning of release of carbon monoxideProtection of buildingProvision of informationProtection of liquid fuel storage systemsProtection against pollution Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Approved Document H provides guidance on observing the Building Regulations concerned with drainage and waste disposal. This is an essential reference for anyone undertaking building work. This revised Approved Document will take effect on 1 October 2015 for use in England. The 2002 edition will continue to apply to work started before 1 October 2015 or work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before that date. This title supersedes The Building Regulations 2002: Approved Document H: Drainage and waste disposal 2002 edition (ISBN 9780117036413) Approved Document H: Drainage and waste disposal 2015 edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. So, you are considering an architecture apprenticeship? As a new route into the profession, you likely have lots of questions. Amongst them might be: What is an architecture apprenticeship and is it right for me?How do I apply and prepare for an apprenticeship?How can I make the most of my apprenticeship?How can the apprenticeship support my future career ambitions? This handbook answers these questions and demystifies the Level 7 apprenticeship, providing structured guidance and advice for career progress to apprentices, as well as those supporting them on their journey. Using case studies from recent graduates and current apprentices who have excelled through this route, it features information from employers and academics involved in architecture apprenticeships in the UK. Whilst not for everyone, those choosing to pursue this route are often considered by industry to be amongst the most sought-after of their generation. Keep the book close and map your journey into the profession. A one-stop guide to the level 7 architecture apprenticeship, taking you through key stages of your journey with guidance, precedents and case studies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The RIBA Sub-consultant Agreement 2010 (2012 revision) has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for a Sub-consultant: for use by a consultant to appoint a sub-consultant to perform part of the consultant's services. Designed to create a fair balance of risk, it sets out the obligations of the parties- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision)- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract. The RIBA Sub-consultant Agreement 2010 (2012 revision) has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Buildings and construction are a major contributor to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is more important than ever for architects to design responsibly and create low-carbon, low-energy buildings for a sustainable future. 101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloud the designers thought-process, this book equips you with the fundamentals you need to minimise CO2 emissions, design for low-energy use and work with, not against, the forces of nature.With reliable, simple rules of thumb, each page focuses on a single piece of guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration. The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles, and the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site and location to orientation and form, peppered with ideas to help the designer think outside the box, drawing inspiration from traditional methods, photoperiodic plants, and the black-tailed prairie dog. An extended, fully updated narrative bibliography explores the sources in detail and provides a valuable springboard for further study.Applicable throughout the world in any climate region, 101 Rules of Thumb is a global primer to be dipped into at any time as a quick means of re-focusing on whats important when designing a new or retrofitted low-energy building.The rules cover:Site and locationOrientation and formThe low-energy building envelopeCarbon free heating, cooling and lightingPassive low-energy principles 101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh,intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloudthe designers thought-process, this book equips you with the fundamentals youneed to minimise CO2 emissions, design for low-energy use and workwith, not against, the forces of nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This Approved Document provides guidance on how tocomply with Part O to Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations coveringoverheating mitigation requirements and applies to new residential buildingsonly. It takes effect on 15 June 2022 but does not apply to work subjectto a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted beforethat date, provided the work is started on site before 15 June 2023.ADO: Overheating contains the following sections:Simplified methodDynamic thermal analysisEnsuring the overheating mitigation strategy isusableProviding informationKey termsCompliance checklistAreas at a high risk of buildings overheatingTheguidance in this Approved Document only relates to England. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. There is an increasing realisation that small businesses, including architecture practices need to pro-actively engage with HR rather than simply firefighting when something goes wrong. Good HR practices can help with business efficiency and profitability they provide positive commercial tools that architects and other professionals can use to enhance their creativity whilst simultaneously increasing their commerciality. This book will provide simple, pragmatic and practical advice, anecdotes and template documents for a variety of common situations that arise in the HR employee life-cycle, such as succession planning and staff engagement. Using examples from a range of different architecture practices, readers will learn how these organizations have successfully approached the issue of people management, by implementing tried and tested HR models. Aimed at sole and small practices , this easy to digest book shows architects and other design professionals that HR can be a positive, profitable and even pleasurable tool for business success.Unique Structure: focussed around the employee lifecycle, including the points of interaction with the market place; delivered in small/short bite sized chunks for easy consumption by busy professionalsPedagogical Features: The use of key term boxes, chapter summaries, etc., all make the book more readable and useful. There will also be the use of graphics and illustrations to ensure maximum engagement from visually orientated readersRelevance: Case studies from the industry, illustrations that are specific to the architecture profession. Also, specific theories and models that reflect on the professionPragmatism/commerciality: Focus on solutions and what architects can do to get the most out of their team and their business This book will provide simple, pragmatic and practical advice, anecdotes and template documents for a variety of common situations that arise in the HR employee life-cycle, such as succession planning and staff engagement. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Can good design truly make us happier? Given that we spend over 80% of our time in buildings, shouldn't we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? Happy by Design explores the ways in which buildings, spaces and cities affect our moods. It reveals how architecture and design can make us happy and support mental health, and explains how poor design can have the opposite effect. Presented through a series of easy-to-understand design tips and accompanied by beautiful diagrams and illustrations, Happy by Design is a fantastic resource for architects, designers and students, or for anybody who would like to better understand the relationship between buildings and happiness. With the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, the importance of designing for mental wellbeing has never been higher on the agenda. Whether through low-energy design, designing in better ventilation to avoid passing on pathogens or the realisation of the importance of accessing nature within an environment, this revised edition has been updated to reflect a changed world. Happy by Design reveals how architecture and design can make us happy and support mental health, and explain/show poor design can have the opposite effect. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.