Table of contents:
Foreword. Introduction. Acknowledgements. Contents. Part One: Briefing Explained. Chapter 1: The Nature of Briefing. Chapter 2: Articulating the Briefing Process. Chapter 3: Identifying Needs. Chapter 4: Reflecting on Growth and Change. Chapter 5: Communicating Expectations. Chapter 6: Learning from Experience. Chapter 7: Managing the Process. Part Two: Learning from Experience. Chapter 8: Case Studies. Case Study 1: Strategic Briefing. Case Study 2: Briefing for Adaptable Use. Case Study 3: Briefing for Rationalization. Case Study 4: Briefing for the Changing Workplace. Case Study 5: Briefing with Innovation in Mind. Case Study 6: Briefing with the Market in Mind. Case Study 7: Briefing for the Estate (York). Case Study 8: Briefing the Narrative. Case Study 9: Briefing with Innovation in Mind. Chapter 9: Generic Briefs. Urban Brief. Strategic Brief. Project Brief. Fit-Out Brief. Furniture Brief. Part Three: Process Primer. Primer. Design Brief Management.
Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The coverage extends beyond new build covering briefing for services and fit-outs. Prepared by an experienced and well known team of authors, the book clearly explains how important the briefing process is to both the construction industry delivering well designed buildings and to their clients in achieving them. The text is illustrated by five excellent examples of effective practice, drawn from DEGW experience.
Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The text is illustrated by four excellent examples of effective practice.
Foreword. Introduction. Acknowledgements. Contents. Part One: Briefing Explained. Chapter 1: The Nature of Briefing. Chapter 2: Articulating the Briefing Process. Chapter 3: Identifying Needs. Chapter 4: Reflecting on Growth and Change. Chapter 5: Communicating Expectations. Chapter 6: Learning from Experience. Chapter 7: Managing the Process. Part Two: Learning from Experience. Chapter 8: Case Studies. Case Study 1: Strategic Briefing. Case Study 2: Briefing for Adaptable Use. Case Study 3: Briefing for Rationalization. Case Study 4: Briefing for the Changing Workplace. Case Study 5: Briefing with Innovation in Mind. Case Study 6: Briefing with the Market in Mind. Case Study 7: Briefing for the Estate (York). Case Study 8: Briefing the Narrative. Case Study 9: Briefing with Innovation in Mind. Chapter 9: Generic Briefs. Urban Brief. Strategic Brief. Project Brief. Fit-Out Brief. Furniture Brief. Part Three: Process Primer. Primer. Design Brief Management.
Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The coverage extends beyond new build covering briefing for services and fit-outs. Prepared by an experienced and well known team of authors, the book clearly explains how important the briefing process is to both the construction industry delivering well designed buildings and to their clients in achieving them. The text is illustrated by five excellent examples of effective practice, drawn from DEGW experience.
Based on extensive research, this book offers an understanding of the briefing process and its importance to the built environment. The text is illustrated by four excellent examples of effective practice.