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Description
The Architecture Student's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, authored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), serves as the authoritative educational guide to the business, administrative, and legal dimensions of architectural practice. Derived and restructured from the comprehensive professional handbook, this paperback text is tailored specifically for students in professional practice courses and emerging practitioners. Organized into four main parts and 12 comprehensive chapters, it guides readers through professional life, ethics, licensure pathways, firm formation, strategic marketing, and financial administration.
Beyond firm governance, the text covers project workflows from inception through closeout, addressing programming, sustainable design, integrated project delivery (IPD), and project management controls. It includes rigorous instruction on regulatory compliance, building codes, and risk mitigation, culminating in focused chapters on design team agreements, construction contracts, and the family of standard AIA Contract Documents. This volume links studio design education with the realities of professional architectural operations and business management.
Institutional Use
This text is widely adopted as the required textbook for professional practice, project management, and architectural office procedure courses within NAAB-accredited B.Arch and M.Arch programs. University departmental libraries and community college pre-architecture divisions acquire this title for reserve and reference collections. Furthermore, architecture firms and corporate design practices procure this volume in bulk for intern libraries to support emerging professionals logging NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) hours and preparing for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781118738979 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1118738977 |
| Edition | 15th Edition |
| Authors | American Institute of Architects |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publication date | 2017-02-07 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Architecture, Construction & Building Codes |
| List price | $67.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Part 1 The Profession
- Chapter 1 Professional Life
Part 2 Practice
- Chapter 2 Starting and Organizing a Practice
- Chapter 3 Marketing and Strategic Planning
- Chapter 4 Running a Practice
Part 3 The Project
- Chapter 5 Project Definition
- Chapter 6 Common Project Issues
- Chapter 7 Project Development
- Chapter 8 Design Project Delivery
- Chapter 9 Design Project Management
- Chapter 10 Building Codes and Regulations
Part 4 Contracts and Agreements
- Chapter 11 Contracts and Agreements
- Chapter 12 AIA Documents
Key Topics
- Architectural professional practice and ethics
- Path to architectural licensure and career development
- Firm legal structure, finance, and office management
- Marketing and strategic planning for architecture firms
- Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and delivery methods
- Project scheduling, cost control, and project management
- Building codes, standards, and community planning controls
- Owner-architect agreements and AIA Contract Documents
Who This Is For
- Architecture undergraduate and graduate students (B.Arch, M.Arch)
- Architecture faculty and professional practice course instructors
- Emerging architectural professionals and interns fulfilling NCARB AXP requirements
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE) candidates
- Architecture firm library administrators and staff development directors
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781118738979) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the Student's Handbook differ from the full Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice?
A: The Student's Handbook is a streamlined volume specifically curated as a textbook for architectural education and emerging professionals. It distills the extensive reference material of the full 15th Edition into 12 focused chapters that align with semester curricula, career navigation, and the path to licensure.
Q: Does this text cover standard AIA Contract Documents?
A: Yes. Part 4 covers contracts and agreements in depth, including owner agreements, design team agreements, and construction contracts, alongside a comprehensive review of the AIA Documents program and document synopses by family.
Q: What edition and formats are available for this title?
A: This listing is for the 15th Edition paperback format (ISBN 978-1-118-73897-9). Wiley also issues this edition in digital e-book format under ISBN 978-1-118-73900-6.
Q: How does this volume support candidate licensure?
A: The handbook addresses NCARB licensure pathways, architectural internships, and professional regulations, making it a standard study resource for candidates completing experience requirements and preparing for sections of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781118738979 (ISBN-10 1118738977). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Q: Do you accept purchase orders and offer Net-30 terms?
A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes, Global Academic Supply offers free worldwide shipping with no sales tax on qualifying orders.