Office Planning and Design Desk Reference [Paperback]

Covers all aspects of planning, designing and leasing new or retrofitted office space. While the bulk of the material was written for this book, selected chapters have appeared before in other Wiley titles and are now updated to reflect specialized aspects of the subject. Topics include determining a client organization's space and cost requirements, deciding on a suitable building and space, the nitty-gritty of design, retrofitting for office automation, selecting a designer, and signing a contract. It makes generous use of tables, charts, spreadsheets, checklists, and design workgrids. Features a special lease negotiation list for tenants.Determining the Type, Size, Cost, and Configuration of the OfficeSpace an Organization Will Require (J. Rappoport & K.Daroff).

Evaluating Building and Space Suitability (P. Patri & D.Winey).

Elements of a Typical Office Facility (K. Daroff & J.Rappoport).

Inside-Out Design (K. Daroff & J. Rappoport).

Retrofitting Existing Buildings for Office Automation (P. Patri, etal.).

Recruiting, Selecting, and Contracting with Design Professionals(K. Daroff & J. Rappoport).

Interior Design Contracts (C. Berger).

Effective Leasing (L. Baucom & B. Nealon).

Tenant's Lease Negotiation Checklist (G. Goldman).

The Ten Major Mistakes Most Often Made by Tenants in theNegotiation of Office Leases (R. Cushman & J. Goldberg).

Selected Bibliography.

Index.

James E. Rappoport holds a Architect license according to the California license board.