Overview

Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The text is illustrated by nine excellent examples of effective practice as well as five model briefs and invaluable process charts.

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Author:   Alastair Blyth (Organization for Economics Cooperation and Development, Paris, France) ,  John Worthington (DEGW, London, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9780415460316

ISBN 10:   041546031
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   17 June 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction. Part 1: Briefing Explained 1. The Nature of Briefing 2. Articulating the Briefing Process 3. Identifying Needs 4. Reflecting on Growth and Change 5. Communicating Expectations 6. Learning from Experience 7. Managing the Process Part 2: Learning from Experience 8. Perspectives on Briefing 8.1. Briefing for a Portfolio 8.2. Briefing for Continuous Building 8.3. Briefing through Visualisation 8.4. Briefing for Adaptability 8.5. Briefing with Innovation in Mind 8.6. Briefing for the Future 8.7. Briefing for the Changing Workplace 8.8. Briefing for the Global Organisation 8.9. Briefing through Design 9. Model Briefs - Urban Brief. Strategic Brief. Functional Brief. Fit-Out Brief. Operational Brief Part 3: The Process in Practice 10. Process Primer 11. Design Brief Management. Further Reading

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Reviews of the 1st edition: ‘For practitioners the book provides a wide-ranging overview of the subject’ – The Architect’s Journal ‘This book should be invaluable to both experienced practitioners and newcomes alike’ – Building Engineer

Reviews of the 1st edition: 'For practitioners the book provides a wide-ranging overview of the subject' - The Architect's Journal 'This book should be invaluable to both experienced practitioners and newcomes alike' - Building Engineer

Author Information

Alastair Blyth is a policy analyst at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris. John Worthington is Co-Founder of DEGW, London, the Graham Willis Professor of Architecture at the University of Sheffield, a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and Director for Learning for the Academy of Urbanism.

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