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New and Published Books

  1. Professional Studies in Architecture

    A Primer

    By Stephen Brookhouse

    Aimed at students of architecture, this primer defines the critical subject area of professional studies which runs as a thread through the new RIBA validation criteria for Parts 1 and 2. Suitable across the whole 5-year Masters Architecture degree course, it gives students the conceptual resources...

    Published June 2nd 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  2. RIBA Architect's Job Book

    9th Edition

    By Nigel Ostime

    The RIBA Job Book is the Royal Institute of British Architects’ long-established and recognised standard reference for running construction projects. This major new update fully reflects the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 and contemporary working practice. It embraces themes of collaboration within the...

    Published May 31st 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  3. A Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect

    Guidance on Hiring an Architect for Your Project, 2nd Edition

    If you need to know about engaging the services of an architect, this RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up to date, it sets out everything that you as a client – whether for domestic, commercial, small or large projects – needs to be aware of. As well as explaining the...

    Published May 31st 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  4. Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013

    By Dale Sinclair

    The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 is the definitive framework for the contemporary building design and construction process. It provides a stage-by-stage model to assist all members of the project team to manage the process from inception to completion and beyond. This practical guide explains how the...

    Published May 31st 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  5. Charles Correa

    India's Greatest Architect

    This book celebrates the work of India's greatest architect, Charles Correa. Born in 1930, Correa is an Indian and international architect who, in a lifetime of achievement, has created work which is consistently beautiful, human and enduring. He played a defining role in the architecture of...

    Published May 13th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  6. Good Practice Guide: Assessing Loss and Expense

    By Jeffrey Whitfield

    Assessing Loss and Expense explains to architects and other construction industry professionals in accessible language how to assess the quantum value of loss and expense claims arising from projects. The book allows architects, assessors and others to understand the principles of evaluation...

    Published April 4th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  7. Design for Climate Change

    By Katie Puckett, William Gethering

    Aimed at architects, contractors, engineers and specialists in the field, this book uses real-world evidence from a Technology Strategy Board-funded research project to develop a set of tools for architects and other building designers to meet a growing need to anticipate future climate change....

    Published April 4th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  8. Whole Life Sustainability

    By Ian Ellingham

    Whole Life Costing (WLC) needs to become a tool in the design process: that is the argument of this new title by Ian Ellingham and William Fawcett. For too long WLC has been misunderstood, considered too complicated for designers to undertake on a readily practical basis. But techniques are...

    Published April 4th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  9. RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Architect

    By Riba

    The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect 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...

    Published April 4th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  10. RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Consultant

    By Riba

    The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Consultant 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...

    Published April 4th 2013 by RIBA Publishing