ELEVENTH EDITION

Edited by James P. Cramer and Jane Paradise Wolford

An authoritative reference on architecture and design statistics for a decade, the Almanac of Architecture & Design makes a major breakthrough with this 11th annual edition.

For the first time ever, the Almanac presents the DesignIntelligence 333 – a ranking of the top design firms in North America, accompanied by a detailed directory of more than 800 leading architecture and design firms.

This is in addition to the substantive factbook readers have come to rely on, including statistics about firms, facts about buildings by type, extensive awards listings, compelling profiles of individuals, and other essential resources.

With the input of some of the most influential thought leaders in the design professions, we’ve aggregated and defined 25 specific factors likely to shape your future. These are trends, shifts, challenges, and opportunities that will arise during a time of reform and progress. The 2010 DesignIntelligence Trends Forecast reveals actionable advice you can use now. Discover regeneration opportunities, understand how successful firms plan to grow even in a difficult economy, and learn what strategies you can leverage today.

Our most in-depth issue yet! The America's Best Architecture & Design Schools 2010 contains definitive research, analysis, and data of design programs across the nation that no student, prospective student, school counselor, or hiring manager should be without. Inside you will find:

Welcome to a picture of the present that you may not have seen before. There are some people who are good at understanding what is really going on. How fascinating and powerful it is when they reveal to us something we had not seen before.

You might describe Richard Saul Wurman as a provocateur, a pioneer, a creative genius. Inspirational, innovative, larger-than-life ... legendary, even. Others have. But the most apt description of this singular individual -- this architect, designer, creator of the celebrated TED Conference, and prolific author -- is storyteller.

The ability to land international projects may be what separates the top players from those that wish they were. The annual Multinational Design Firm Fee Survey from DesignIntelligence ranks U.S. design firms that own the biggest piece of the global pie. Discover the top 30 firms that are working around the globe, how much their international billings are, and more:

The Design Futures Council is an interdisciplinary network of design, product, and construction leaders exploring global trends, challenges, and opportunities to advance innovation and shape the future of the industry and environment. Members include leading architecture and design firms, dynamic manufacturers, service providers, and forward-thinking AEC firms of all sizes that take an active interest in their future.

New Expanded Second Edition

Change Design is a beautifully illustrated book that highlights the role of design and innovation in transforming businesses and organizations. The original grew out an initiative NBBJ launched with Bruce Mau Design that explored the design directions, tools, and methodologies for developing performance-driven, humanistic, and sustainable environments.