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Design for Life describes a significant stage in the life of Jake Brown, who is a very talented architect at the beginning of his career. Life for Jake changes dramatically when he produces an outstanding design for a building to house the Science Department of the local university. The resulting media attention leads to one of Britain's leading architects, Sir Andrew Zain, inviting Jake to work with him in London. As they work together on a series of major projects, they create beautiful architecture in buildings that are as sustainable as leading-edge technology and science make possible. At the same time Jake's girlfriend, Jane, becomes an assistant manager in the City of London branch of the bank where she works. Together they explore all that London has to offer a young couple, develop their careers and work out the kind of relationship they want.
ISBN : 978-1-80439-184-6
Published: 29/06/2023
Pages : 326
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
John Bennett had a successful career in the construction industry before becoming a professor at the University of Reading. His research centre published many influential reports, including Investing in Building 2001 endorsed by Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher; and Trusting the Team which still influences international construction.
He has undertaken research in the USA, Japan, Australia and the EU. He was founding editor of the leading academic journal Construction Management and Economics. Between 1985 and 2012 he wrote four influential books describing the current theory and best practice of construction management including Construction - The Third Way.
He is married, has a son and daughter and five lively grandchildren who keep him in touch with today's teenagers. He enjoys watching sport, having played cricket and badminton at top club level for many years. Since he retired, he has turned to writing novels; A Golden Future is the first.