Garmony, N., R. Tennant & C.Winsch, 2002, Guide to professional practice for landscape architects, Architectural Press, Oxford
- Author : Garmony, N., R. Tennant & C.Winsch
- Year : 2002
- Publisher : Architectural Press
- Publisher's Location : Oxford
- ISBN : 075064818X
- Pages : 182
- Abstract : This guide is about the practical issues of being successful in the landscape design business. It provides a framework of the issues that underlie the work of landscape architects in business and in law. Collected into one volume are relevant but diverse legal, business and practical contract management themes of the Professional Practice examination. Table of Contents: Describes the meaning of being a professional: different forms of landscape practice the issues to consider when deciding to go it alone and set up business how landscape architects may be appointed and an outline of how to approach pricing and tendering for design work. Provides a basic guide to some aspects of law essential to landscape architects: a description of town and country-planning law in the UK an outline of the evolution of the planning system six chapters addressing aspects of planning law including the question of whether planning permission is always necessary special development areas and forms of control the process of applying for planning permission and environmental assessment. Review of the stages of work and the tender process. Description of standard forms of contract.
- Comments : KEYWORDS: landscape architecture, landscape design, law, legislation.