Benefits of a design and build competition
A successful design and build competition can provide significant benefits to stakeholders:
- Helps to deliver on community aspirations for a liveable and attractive sustainable city.
- Provides a local example of best practice urban design to encourage uptake in other developments.
- Adds to the vitality of the city by encouraging new ideas and fresh approaches.
- Provides a consultation and communication platform to explore new ways of living with communities, as well as showcasing what can be achieved.
- Promotes industry innovation and learning by providing a living laboratory of sustainable building design incorporating aspects such as prefabrication, modular design and green technologies.
- Provides an opportunity for central government agencies to work collaboratively with local authorities and industry stakeholders in setting the standard for new developments.
Continued Reading
Beacon's HSS High Standard of Sustainability
Housing Matters: Learn, Share, Connect, Collaborate, Innovate
Resources for local government
Resources for central government
Home Performance Advisor training
Symposia, conference papers and study tours
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