How many times have you spotted an empty site and dreamt about developing it? And how many times have you given up because you didn't know where to start? Perhaps you couldn't track down the landowner or you didn't have the money?

Many architects have built their own house, but few have made the leap to become a fully-fledged developer. Architects are in a strong position to release value from sites because their training means they can spot opportunities and creative solutions that a developer often misses.

Featuring illustrated case studies and practical guidance, this is the first book aimed at the first-time architect developer that covers every stage of the development process, from finding land through to raising capital, understanding risk and marketing and selling.

Featuring projects by:

Breathe Architecture, Burd Haward Architects, ByOthers, Craftworks, Edgley Design, George Ferguson, Harrison Hunt, John Kinsley Architects, Liddicoat & Goldhill, Matheson Whiteley, Mikhail Riches, Nelson | Wright, Raw Property, Sjoelander da Cruz, Studioshaw, Tamarkin Co andTurner Works.

About the Author

Amanda Baillieu is an award-winning editor, journalist and founder of Archiboo, an events and awards platform. She is a co-founder of Developer Collective. She edited Building Design and before that, the RIBA Journal and has written for a range of national titles, including The Observer and The Independent. She is an Honorary Fellow of the RIBA and has been a Stirling Prize judge twice.

Gus Zogolovitch is a multi-award winning developer who started in the property world over 20 years ago running Solidspace with his father, Roger, before setting up Unboxed Homes, London's first custom build developer. He is a co-founder of Developer Collective. He is an advisor and speaker on custom build, sits on two design review panels and has judged numerous architecture awards. He sits on the executive committee of the National Custom and Self-Build Association.

Book Information
ISBN 9781914124938
Author Amanda Baillieu
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint RIBA Publishing
Publisher RIBA Publishing