Communication in the design process / Stephen A. Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Stephen A., 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in architectural design--Case studies.

Communication in architectural design.

Architects and patrons--Case studies.

Architects and patrons.

Architectural practice--Management--Case studies.

Architectural practice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (173 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Spon Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book considers the gap that can exist between client expectation and realisation in building projects. It focuses specifically on the areas of function, finance, timescale and aesthetics.

Contents:

Cover; Communication in the design process; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; The context; The subject-breadth and depth; Basis of the 1998 study; Organisation of the text; 2 What problem?; What problem? Scale and criticality; The issues and extent of the problem; Quality; 3 The process of briefing; Current responses; Briefing; Briefing-reality of practice in 1998; 4 Hurdles and barriers; Hurdles; Language and perception; The players; The role of facility management; User participation; Summary

5 Sources of failure-results of the 1998 studyIntroduction; Methodology; Levels of failure between expectation and realisation; The nature of failures; Resourcing and information; Teams; Concluding themes; 6 Perceptions of current practice; Introduction; The views of everyday practice; Concluding issues; Case studies; Post-Latham; 7 Alternatives or hot air?; Introduction; Prime contracting; Performance indicators; Model project pact; Private Financial Initiative; Benchmarking; Design and Build; Partnering; Standardisation; Information technology; Resourcing

Conclusion-alternatives or hot air?8 Strategies for the future; Introduction; Knowledge management; The briefing process; The roles of consultants and employers; The role of facility management; The FM brief; Future strategies; Concluding thoughts; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-80221-1

1-135-80222-X

1-280-40527-9

0-203-47891-6

9780203478912

OCLC:

475877536