The document discusses the benefits of design quality and outlines the design process. It emphasizes that strong, distinctive design solutions supported by evidence are more likely to receive planning approval. Designs with a clear sense of place and identity can provide marketing advantages for clients. Rigorously designed developments are more likely to have lasting appeal. Engaging stakeholders and the community generates civic pride and a sense of ownership. The Design Review Panel aims to provide helpful advice and feedback at various stages to support the process.
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Informed by relevant best practice guidance and design standards, eg for housing:
Building for Life, Code for Sustainable Homes, HCA guidance (HQI’s), Secured by Design,
Lifetime Homes, Parker Morris Space Standards
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Understanding0the0context0
What is special and distinctive Assessment of:
about the place?
• Location and
landscape setting
• Relationship to
surroundings
(form, scale & mass
of buildings)
• Transport links
• Local facilities
• Predominant building
materials
13. Clearly0stated0aims0
Presentation Contents
• ‘Housing on the square’
• Clear distinction between public
‘fronts’ and private ‘backs’
• Building frontage to define
street pattern
• Improved connectivity/pedestrian links
• Elevational ‘rhythm’ to enliven
street scene
• Materials to reflect
neighbouring buildings
14. Developing0concepts0
Presentation Contents
• Creation of new ‘green’
• Strong, active frontage
• Articulating ‘gateways’ and corners
15. 0Embedding0sustainability0
• Re-using land and buildings
• Improving links and connectivity
• Harnessing renewables
• Using energy efficiently
• Conserving water
• Using natural systems
• Using local materials
• Integrating waste re-cycling
16. Hellerup Skole, Denmark
Architect: Arkitema
Creative use of interior space with built in flexibility
18. The building as a teaching
resource to promote
sustainability:
Sedum roof
Habitats & conservation
Rainwater harvesting and storage
Recycling, composting
Students measure
energy consumption
and rainwater
harvesting
Photovoltaics on
roof (Retrofit)
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• Strong and distinctive design solutions (supported by reasoned argument)
will help to smooth the path to a successful planning consent
• Schemes with a clear sense of identity and ‘place’ help to create a
marketing edge for clients
• Developments that are the product of a rigorous design process are more
likely to have lasting appeal
• Schemes that are supported by stakeholders and the community will
engender civic pride and ‘ownership’
30. OPUN Design Review Panel – on hand to help
with advice, guidance, clear and consistent feedback
and encouragement ...
How can we help?
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