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Thomas Telford Publishing
£45
(ISBN 0-7277-3008-8)
Interdisiplinary design in practice highlights the benefits of effective teamwork for the construction industry, discussing both the challenges and rewards involved.
It contains contributions from leading industry figures representing a range of viewpoints, including engineers Sir Alan Cockshaw, Michael Dickson and Sir Jack Zunz, architects Ian Ritchie and Richard Saxon, and developer Peter Rogers.
In Cockshaw's report, for instance, he discusses partnerships and their importance in making the construction industry more efficient. While Rogers explains the importance of the relationship between the client and the design team.
In the book's focus on the collaborative nature of the design process, it addresses the neglected areas of teamwork and communication. It also presents and reviews recent innovative experiences, in both theory and practice. Numerous case studies provide good examples.
Source
Building Sustainable Design
