Accredited assessor training
The training event started a programme to enable the design quality of neighbourhoods to be evaluated at planning stage. The future’s bright…
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Building for Life in Parliament
The Lords praised Building for Life as “the national standard for design quality in new housing developments” in the chamber in recent debates on architecture and the Housing and Regeneration Bill.
Just a thought
CABE Commissioner and deputy chief executive of Urban Splash Nick Johnson muses on why, when it comes to housing, some people can’t tell the difference between a VW and a Porsche.
Hegianwandweg
Hegianwandweg is located in Switzerland, only 11 minutes away from Zurich city centre by tram, yet the site has a distinctively suburban flavour.
Im Raiser
Im Raiser is located in Germany on the site of a former US military base made available after the events of 1989. |
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Events
Water – regulation changes and the code
15 July 2008
Thinktank, Birmingham
Seminar examining proposals enshrined in the amended Part G regulations. Relevant parts of of the Code for Sustainable Homes will also be addressed.
For more information email events@hbmedia.co.uk or phone 020 7960 1646.
HBF annual planning conference
10 September 2008
Kassam Stadium, Oxford
Conference discussing the challenges of climate change and the new planning act. The day will provide both vital knowledge and practical guidance.
For more information email events@hbmedia.co.uk or phone 020 7960 1646. |
Publications
Guide to support designers and developers in producing developments.
Successful masterplanning is the key to great places.
Briefing to stimulate the debate on new street design.
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