Written by The American Institute of Architects, this is the definitive textbook on practice issues written specifically for architecture students. Specifically written for emerging architects, this is the first unabbreviated guide specifically for architecture students about to begin their careers. It is required reading in a professional practice course that architecture students must take within their final two years of school. 720pp.

Table of Contents:

• Part 1: The Profession.
• 1. Professional Life.
• 2. Legal Dimensions of Practice.
• 3. Professional Development.
• Part 2: Practice.
• 4. Developing a Practice.
• 5. Running a Practice.
• Part 3: The Project.
• 6. Project Definition.
• 7. Project Development.
• 8. Project Delivery.
• 9. Project Management.
• 10. Building Codes and Regulations.
• Part 4: Contracts And Agreements .
• 11. Types of Agreements.
• 12. AIA Contract Documents.
• Appendix A: Resources for Intern Architects.
• Appendix B: Allied Professional Organizations.
• Appendix C: Schools of Architecture.
• Appendix D: State Registration Boards.
• Appendix E: Glossary.
• Index.