UK housebuilders to adopt design principles [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: Home Builders Federation Press Release ; 1 February 2007Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: The HBF and the Prince's Foundation have recognised 11 new house building developments for adopting Foundation design principles pioneered in Poundbury. These include neighbourhoods having local amenities, a distinctive local character, public space, more welcoming streets, and designs that don't date. Both organisations have made a joint commitment to ensure these principles are adopted more widely by the UK house building industry. Includes details of the housing developments and the criteria they were assessed against.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The HBF and the Prince's Foundation have recognised 11 new house building developments for adopting Foundation design principles pioneered in Poundbury. These include neighbourhoods having local amenities, a distinctive local character, public space, more welcoming streets, and designs that don't date. Both organisations have made a joint commitment to ensure these principles are adopted more widely by the UK house building industry. Includes details of the housing developments and the criteria they were assessed against.