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New and Published Books

  1. A House In The City

    Home Truths in Urban Architecture

    By Robert Dalziel

    What makes a great house in the city? This title examines what has worked well in some of the most successful housing types throughout the world – from old to new, high rise to low rise, innovative to conventional. Alongside editor Tim Battle, authors Robert Dalziel and Sheila Qureshi critically...

    Published January 28th 2013 by RIBA Publishing

  2. Ryder

    By Rutter Carroll

    Founded in 1953 as Ryder and Yates and now known simply as Ryder, this multi-award winning studio has grown to become one of the largest in the United Kingdom. A varied output of buildings for education, healthcare, interior design, research and manufacturing, residential, and retail and leisure...

    Published December 31st 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  3. Which Contract?

    Choosing The Appropriate Building Contract, 5th Edition

    By Hugh Clamp

    Which Contract? is an invaluable desktop companion to be turned to at the start of every new project and is recommended to any professional whose clients expect him or her to know the contemporary procurement landscape inside out.Providing clear guidance on how to identify the most appropriate...

    Published December 17th 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  4. Nurseries: A Design Guide

    By Mark Dudek

    Architecture can inspire young children; the very shape and form of a daycare center can not only stimulate their imagination but can help children form strong relationships and help promote development. This design guide presents all the elements of building design that combine to create the very...

    Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge

  5. Best Tall Buildings 2012

    CTBUH International Award Winning Projects

    Edited by Antony Wood

    Best Tall Buildings 2012 contains overviews of the nominees and winning projects from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s annual awards. The book provides vital statistics, images, plans and in depth accounts of the architectural design and sustainability features of the year’s best...

    Published November 7th 2012 by Routledge

  6. Designing for Accessibility

    3rd Edition

    By Alison Grant, Geraldine McNamara

    The new edition of the best-selling Designing for Accessibility is a completely up-to-date and user-friendly good practice guide based on Approved Document M and BS 8300:2009 in the context of the Equality Act 2010. Aimed at all those seeking to fulfil their service provider duties under the...

    Published October 21st 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  7. RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Architect

    By Riba

    The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains: - Conditions...

    Published October 9th 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  8. RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Consultant

    By Riba

    The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Consultant has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains: - Conditions...

    Published October 9th 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  9. RIBA Concise Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Architect

    By Riba

    The RIBA Concise Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains: - Conditions...

    Published October 9th 2012 by RIBA Publishing

  10. RIBA Domestic Project Agreement 2010 (2012 Revision): Architect

    By Riba

    The RIBA Domestic Project Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains: -...

    Published October 9th 2012 by RIBA Publishing

Forthcoming Books

  1. Design for Climate Change
    By Katie Puckett, William Gethering
    To Be Published February 28th 2013
  2. Whole Life Sustainability
    By Ian Ellingham
    To Be Published February 28th 2013
  3. 101 Rules of Thumb for Low Energy Architecture
    By Huw Heywood
    To Be Published February 28th 2013
  4. Design Education for a Sustainable Future
    By Rob Fleming
    To Be Published March 14th 2013
  5. Good Practice Guide: Assessing Loss and Expense
    By Jeffrey Whitfield
    To Be Published March 31st 2013

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