Title Page -- Contents -- Copyright -- Introduction -- Architects and development -- What is architecture? -- What does an architect do? -- Reasons to become an architect -- Who is this book for? -- How to use this book -- 1. The Setting -- History -- Theory -- The profession-history and theory -- 2. Education and Qualification -- How long will it take? -- Getting there by other routes -- What to expect from courses -- Professional experience -- 3. The Client and The Brief -- The client -- The brief -- 4. From Brief to Project -- Inception and feasibility -- Scheme design/schematic design -- From concept to proposal -- 5. The Project and The Process -- Outline proposals and scheme design -- Design and production information -- The tender/bidding process -- Project planning and works on site -- Completion -- Post-construction and feedback -- 6. The Practice -- Types of practice -- Roles within a practice -- Production architects -- The team -- Workflow -- Consultants -- Interiors -- Masterplanning/urban design -- Health and safety -- 7. The Future -- Digital architectures -- Professional development -- Research -- Embracing diversity -- Changes in professional practice -- Alternative careers -- Thinking architecture -- Sustainability and the future -- Architecture for social change -- ... Appendices -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Online resources -- Useful addresses -- Index -- Picture credits -- Acknowledgements.