Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects - Volume I - II

1999 Members of the National Practice Program -
436 pages.
Volume 1: Theory and Background
Volume 2: Management
The practice of architecture requires a wide range of professional skills. These include: the knowledge and skill to design buildings; a thorough understanding of sound and economical construction; proficiency in the application of business and legal principles; and the ability to motivate, coordinate, and manage a complex group of participants. The architect must be designer, construction expert, and manager. It is hoped that this new edition of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects will contribute to improving the practice of architecture and, consequently, help to improve the built environment and architecture in Canada.
The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects is the result of a great collaborative effort by the architectural profession from every region of the country. This edition has been developed and published in both official languages.
Objectives of the Canadian Handbook of Practice
The Handbook is for practising architects and those who plan on becoming architects. With these users in mind, the Handbook's objectives are to:
provide an instructional resource book for architectural students and intern architects;
establish a reference document to assist architects in Canada by providing concise and current information.
The Handbook includes information and advice, in the form of summaries, lists, checklists, charts, and sample documents, as well as sources of additional reference material.