Design coding in practice an evaluation
Language: English Series: (ODPM Urban Research Summary ; 22, 30 March 2006)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: The ODPM has released the findings of an action research programme testing the practical use of design codes in England through a series of live case studies. The research concludes that as a robust form of design guidance, design codes can play a major role in delivering better quality development. They also have a significant role to play in delivering more certainty in the design and development process, providing a focus around which teams of professional stakeholders can integrate their activities. Codes have the greatest benefit on large sites built over a long period of time, sites in multiple ownership, or sites that are likely to be developed by different developers or design teams.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133171-1001 |
The ODPM has released the findings of an action research programme testing the practical use of design codes in England through a series of live case studies. The research concludes that as a robust form of design guidance, design codes can play a major role in delivering better quality development. They also have a significant role to play in delivering more certainty in the design and development process, providing a focus around which teams of professional stakeholders can integrate their activities. Codes have the greatest benefit on large sites built over a long period of time, sites in multiple ownership, or sites that are likely to be developed by different developers or design teams.