| Description | Sets out why design is important, identifies ten points to consider to ensure good design in schools, including through the procurement process, offers recent examples of good practice across Europe |
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| ISBN | 0755908556 |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | August 20, 2003 |
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SCHOOL DESIGN
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: SCOTLAND'S SCHOOL ESTATE
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 PRINCIPLES OF GOOD SCHOOL DESIGN
Why is design important?
Achieving good design
Key design issues
The client
Evaluating design quality
SECTION 3 QUALITY THROUGH PROCUREMENT
Set out and maintain aspirations for design quality
Become an informed client
Assess in-house skills and consider external advice
Determine the optimum size of the project
Establish the right budget
Allow sufficient time and resources to agree objectives and establish benchmarks
Consult users and prioritise needs
Develop the brief and specification
Design reference scheme
Output specification
Evaluating design quality
Allow sufficient time for design development
Avoid 'design drift' between preferred bidder stage and financial close
Maintain quality on site
Evaluation
Conclusion
SECTION 4 EXAMPLES OF GOOD DESIGN
SECTION 5 FURTHER INFORMATION
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