For any successful construction project - domestic or commercial, small or large - your understanding of people and processes is key. Speaking Architecture is an accessible handbook and in-depth reference for every stage from brief and planning to construction and delivery, regardless what size your project. It explains who does what, demystifies key terms, and is an essential companion on your journey from project vision to reality. Speaking Architecture empowers you to: understand the creative and practical contribution of architects and construction teams devise a roadmap for your project define, agree and control project scope and budgets ensure clear and timely communication choose the right suppliers for a quality build and delivery
Jeff Klymson is an architect, educator, and author. He is the founding principal of Collective Office, an architecture, and design practice working on modern residential, workplace and retail projects in North America. Learn more at www.collectiveoffice.com
Foreword - Introduction - Part One: Defining Your Project - 1 The Big Idea - 2 Scheduling and Budgeting - 3 Communicating During The Project - Part Two: Communicating During The Project - 4 Getting Started - 5 Working With Your Engineers - Part Three: Building Your Project - 6 Getting Permission To Build - 7 Working With Your General Contractor - 8 Living In Your Project - 9 Conclusion - Glossary - Directory - Acknowledgements - The Author
"Speaking Architecture has allowed me to understand the realities of a true architectural practice. This concise yet extensive exposition navigates the evolution of design and brings transparency to a complex system, making this book an essential resource for anyone who intersects with our built environment. Jeff Klymson illuminates the process of transforming a concept into a space for life." - Trevor Lord, Business Development Director, Boldt Construction "Speaking Architecture is a much-needed resource for anyone considering working with an architect or planning a construction project. This valuable, accessible book expertly guides the reader through the entire architect client process, meticulously detailing each stage, and shares numerous insightful anecdotes and indispensable wisdom. Speaking Architecture empowers individuals to gain a thorough understanding of the design and construction process allowing them to actively contribute to its success." - Carlo Parente, Architect and Assistant Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University "There is a clear and personal voice of experience in Speaking Architecture, one that resonates with years of listening to and observing clients and contractors, and engaging them into a conversation with the goal of ensuring a more fulfilling and creative building project." - Richard Nelson, Architect "Speaking Architecture is a resource of broad appeal and enduring value for everyone involved in bringing a building concept from imagination to reality. It will remain close at hand in my own practice in the years to come." - Lamar Johnson, Founder and Executive Chairman, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
