Architecture is a unique discipline in that it combines Aesthetics; creative design; technology; and business / commercial management.

HRI believe that successful buildings result from a mutual understanding of the design process; the briefing and technical imperatives which inform it; and the time and resource factors which define cost and programme issues.

This page provides direct links for general guidance and information relating to Design; the practice of Architecture; the Design process; how Architects work; and how professional fees are calculated.

Why use an Architect? View RIAS guide

www.architecture.com; The RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) site; very extensive and informative, with good onward links for a wide range of Architectural and design sources.
www.rias.org.uk; The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS); full details on a range of Scottish services and onward links to a wide range of Architecture and Design related sites.
www.arplus.com; Site for the Architectural Review, the primary Architectural periodical in the UK. High quality illustrations and building analysis.
www.ajplus.co.uk; The Architects Journal is the ‘house magazine’ for the UK profession; very wide range of news, design and technical information. Good building studies.
www.greatbuildings.com; Architectural reference site; very wide links and extensive information on Architecture worldwide.
www.hughpearman.com; Illustrated archive of critical writing on Architecture. Regularly updated.