Small Practice: A practical guide for solo, micro and small practices

Author:   Liz King ,  Marianne Davys
Publisher:   RIBA Publishing
ISBN:  

9781915722553


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 October 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Small Practice: A practical guide for solo, micro and small practices


Overview

The architect’s guide to running a small practice Thinking about starting your own architecture practice? Already running one and looking for better ways to manage projects, people and finances? This essential guide is packed with practical advice, real-world case studies and templates to help you build a thriving small practice. From setting up your business to handling cash flow, streamlining operations and marketing your services, this book breaks down everything you need to know. Covering projects from private residential to retrofit, education and public realm, it offers valuable insights tailored specifically for sole practitioners and micro practices with up to five employees. This new edition expands on the popular book, Small Practice and the Sole Practitioner, with fresh guidance on digital marketing, social impact and embedding sustainability into everyday work. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this is your go-to handbook for running a successful, resilient and responsible architectural practice.

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Author:   Liz King ,  Marianne Davys
Publisher:   RIBA Publishing
Imprint:   RIBA Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9781915722553


ISBN 10:   1915722551
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 October 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Introduction Part 1: Setting Up Chapter 1: Setting up a small architectural practice Part 2: Managing the Practice Chapter 2: Managing finances Chapter 3: Managing the office Chapter 4: Managing people Part 3: Running Projects Chapter 5: Pre-Contract Chapter 6: Contractor selection and tendering Part 4: Sustainable Small Practice Chapter 8: Embedding sustainable outcomes in a small practice Further Reading References Index Image Credits

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Liz King is an ARB Registered Architect, with over 15 years post-qualification experience at high profile design-led practices in London and Cambridge. Marianne Davys is an architect and sole director of Marianne Davys Architects Ltd. She lectures annually at the Cambridge School of Architecture to RIBA Part III students on setting up and running a small architectural practice.

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