Law for Architects: What You Need to Know

Law for Architects: What You Need to Know

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<p><strong>An essential reference for practitioners, emphasizing how legal concepts affect the process of bringing architectural vision to reality.</strong></p><em>Law for Architects: What You Need to Know</em> guides design professionals through the daunting landscape where design and construction meet the legal system. It provides an introduction―written in clear, reader-friendly language―to issues that arise at every stage in the practice of architecture. For architects starting or building their own practice: Why do I need a written agreement with my clients? Why do I need insurance? How do I organize my firm? For seasoned architects considering retirement: How do I transfer ownership in my company? How can I benefit from the good will I helped to build? For students who want to learn more about the practicalities of starting out: Why is it important to have a license? Isn’t it enough to have a degree in architecture? What are my rights as an employee? It also addresses the perennial questions that concern architects: How do I protect myself from being sued? How do I protect my intellectual property rights in my work? and much more.<br /><br /><em>Law for Architects</em> identifies the legal issues that lurk in every corner of your design practice and helps you figure out what questions you need to ask.