Author Description
A re-edited selection of articles published in Architectural Record organized into nine chapters: The Changing Patterns of Architectural Practice; The Response to Change; The Young Architects: A Profile; Some Thoughts on Starting Your Own Office; Various Modes of Practice; Management of the Professional Firm; Practice and the Law; Drawing and Drafting; and Project Administration and Cost Control.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the operational and administrative frameworks required to maintain a successful professional practice within the fields of architecture and engineering. William B. Foxhall, drawing upon his editorial experience at Architectural Record, compiles a series of expert articles to address the evolving demands of the industry. The book provides a structured approach to firm management, legal considerations, and project administration, serving as a guide for both established practitioners and those entering the field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of shifting industry patterns and professional responses to change
- Guidance on establishing and managing a private practice
- Methodologies for project administration and cost control
- Insights into legal responsibilities and drafting standards
Scope Limits
- Does not provide technical engineering or architectural design specifications
- Focuses primarily on the business and administrative aspects rather than aesthetic theory
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational resource for understanding the business side of design professions during the mid-20th century. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the administrative chapters for those navigating the complexities of firm management.
Page Count:
226
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070022291
ISBN-13:
9780070022294
Architecture
Engineering
Professional Practice