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Better public building

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London CABE London DCMS 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Why good design matters -- The barriers to good design -- Leadership and recognition -- How design makes places work -- The evidence base for good design -- Delivering design quality -- What makes a good client?
Summary: Offers practical advice for achieving high quality design in new public buildings whilst ensuring they are value for money, sustainable and a source of civic pride. Provides evidence that good design makes places work better, and outlines how public bodies can ensure users of public services benefit from good design. Includes case studies.Summary: Supersedes "Better public buildings: a proud legacy for the future" (2000).
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 135929-2001

Why good design matters -- The barriers to good design -- Leadership and recognition -- How design makes places work -- The evidence base for good design -- Delivering design quality -- What makes a good client?

Offers practical advice for achieving high quality design in new public buildings whilst ensuring they are value for money, sustainable and a source of civic pride. Provides evidence that good design makes places work better, and outlines how public bodies can ensure users of public services benefit from good design. Includes case studies.

Supersedes "Better public buildings: a proud legacy for the future" (2000).