'... an invaluable source of reference and .. clearly laid out ... well illustrated ... ideal for students and practitioners alike.' Architectural Technology, May/June 1999, 'Students of architecture, architectural technology, construction and building will find this a beneficial text, offering a complete overview of the organisation and procedures involved in the design process.' The Lecturer, June 2000

• Setting the scene * Background to architectural practices * Organisation and business side of architectural practices * Architectural practitioners and the law * Technical information * General office practice * Design constraints * Design procedures generally * Pre-contract procedures * Contract procedures * Standard documentation * Words phrases and abbreviations * Questions.