2nd Edition

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

By Liz King, Marianne Davys Copyright 2025
272 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

272 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

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,... Read more

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

Biography

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.