The design brief
An outline is provided here on what should be included in a design brief which will be further developed in detail with input from the professional team as the project is detailed.
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Building / Landscape Design Brief
The brief where possible should describe or provide issues to be addressed on the following:
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Background to the Project
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The Site/Building
Location
Plans
Background Information Available (Surveys etc)
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The Client
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Who you are
Your vision, mission, and objectives as an organisation
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Aims of project
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What you, as the client, wants from the Building/Land
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Detailed Requirements (where possible/appropriate and potentially room by room)
- Proposed Uses/Users and kinds of activities to be accommodated – no of homes, workspace types etc plus ancillary space e.g. storage, kitchens, tea points, meeting rooms
- Accessibility Requirements – who needs to be able to access the building
- Environment and Services Requirements
- Energy efficiency – insulation, sensor controlled automatic lights when occupied/in use for example
- Energy Generation
- Water / Water harvesting
- Lighting/Natural light
- Ventilation – natural or mechanical
- Acoustics – for example activities may require more or less noise insulation
- IT / Electricity supply requirements – for example some workspace users may need particular kinds of supplies
- Waste and Recycling – facilities specified and located for ease of use by building users and managers
- Safety and Security – alarms, controlled access (intercoms/swipe systems) shuttering (internal/ external)
- Fixtures and Fittings – equipment, signage etc
- Sanitary Provision – WC’s, Washing/shower facilities
- Cleaning/maintenance equipment storage
- External areas
- Storage
- Access – parking and loading
- Cycle racks / security
- Specific facilities – play areas, seating etc
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Proposed Programme and Budget
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(where possible/appropriate)
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Other Attributes
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Feel
Atmosphere
Comfort
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