{"product_id":"changing-the-game-tara-gbolade-9781915722096","title":"Changing the Game: How to Be a Sustainable and Regenerative Small Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchitecture has hit something of a sticking point when it comes to adapting to contemporary life and its various concerns - the finite resources of the planet, the lack of diversity in the profession, the punishing lifestyle afforded by traditional practice models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChanging the Game explores how to create and run a future-proofed small practice through value-driven decision-making and profitability. It considers 'sustainability' in every sense of the word, looking beyond materials and projects to the socio-economic repercussions and responsibilities the modern practice must engage with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical and accessible book walks readers through the journey of building a culture that reflects a sustainability\/entrepreneurial led-mindset - whether you're starting your own practice or trying to effect change from within an existing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt examines efficient practice models and structures, including lean practice models that are sustainable, profitable and innovative. It showcases how small practices can compete in a global environment; through collaboration; innovation and specialising. It includes case studies and interviews with exciting small practices that are punching above their weight to inspire, share ideas and encourage outside-the-box thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportantly, it engages with the urgency of the Climate Emergency as well as the Societal Emergency: how, following the pandemic, climate issues such as air pollution and dense urban development have predominantly affected those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tara Gbolade,Lanre Gbloade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915722098\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915722096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Riba Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Tara Gbolade","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450052948223,"sku":"9781915722096","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6e42d390-4282-47e7-aefd-15a8b39daab4.jpg?v=1777266017","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/changing-the-game-tara-gbolade-9781915722096","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}