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Argues for the use of a minimum design standard, giving consumers a guarantee of homes and neighbourhoods that are consistently well designed. Also calls for a simpler set of housing standards and the reformulation of planning gain as a community equity share.
This document has been archived by the original publisher. To be read with Improving the design of new housing - what role for standards? (CABE, 2010).
Now defunct, the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment was the government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. They replaced the Royal Fine Art Commission in 1999. In April 2011, the Design Council and CABE joined to become one organisation.
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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