Architecture : an introduction / [Geoffrey Makstutis].

Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-241) and index.

İntrocudtion: Architects and development / What is architecture? / what does an architect do? / reasons to become an architect / who is this book for? / how to use this book -- The setting : history / theory / the profession-history and theory --Education and qualification : how long will it take? / gettinng there by other routes / what to expect from courses / professional experience -- The client and the brief : the client / the brief -- From brief to project : inception and feasibility / scheme design / schematic design / from concept to proposal --The project and the process : outline proposal and scheme design / design and production information / the tender/bid process / project planning and works on site / completion / post- construction and feedback / the practice : types of practice / roles within a practice / production architects / the team / workflow / consultants / interiors / masterplanning/urban design / health and safety -- The future : digital architectures / professional development / research / embracing diversity / changes in professional practice / alternative careers / thinking architecture / sustainability and the future / architecture for social change -- glossary / further reading / online resources / useful addresses / index / picture credits / acknowledgements.