Jeff Klymson authors new book “Speaking Architecture: From Concept to Construction to Completion”
Dec 12, 2023
Amazon best seller, for any successful construction project - residential or commercial, small or large - your understanding of people and processes is key. Speaking Architecture is an accessible handbook and in-depth reference for every stage of an architectural project, from brief and planning to construction and delivery, regardless of your project size. It explains who does what, demystifies key terms, and is an essential companion on your journey from project vision to reality. Throughout the book, lessons are articulated through anecdotes that make the content understandable to anyone. The book empowers you to understand the creative and practical contribution of architects, contractors, clients, and anyone in between.
Speaking Architecture is a resource of broad appeal and enduring value for everyone involved in bringing a building concept from imagination to reality...”
A guide book for prospective clients who want to understand the value of speaking the common language of architecture with design professionals. For professionals looking to understand the process from a different point of view. For anyone looking to understand the value of being a part of the architectural process.
Planning a project ?
You will be better prepared to tackle your own project.
Gain an appreciation and understanding for the architecture and construction process, its complexity and nuance.
This book is aimed at the small, medium and large project.
Whether you are an individual working on your home, or for a large company working on your next office space this book will provide valuable insight.
The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.
How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.
Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.
The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.
How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.
Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.
