Building for life - Revision history

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	* Design for Homes.		* Design for Homes.
	* Design quality.		* Design quality.
−	* Draft housing strategy for London	+	* Draft housing strategy for London.
		+	* Healthy Homes Act.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Localism act.		* Localism act.

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	It is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development needs to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.		It is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development needs to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.

−	~~[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition~~ Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out the main considerations of the scheme:	+	Building for Life 12 (BfL 12) sets out the main considerations of the scheme:

	* Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.		* Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.

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−	[http://www.builtforlifehomes.org/ ~~Building~~ for Life] is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. ~~Building for Life approval is intended to give~~ consumers confidence that ~~the~~ important aspects of design have been considered ~~during the development of new housing~~.	+	[http://www.builtforlifehomes.org/ Built for Life] is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. Accreditation gives consumers confidence that important aspects of design have been considered.

	The Built for Life quality mark is 'the sign of a good place to live with new well designed homes & neighbourhoods'		The Built for Life quality mark is 'the sign of a good place to live with new well designed homes & neighbourhoods'

−	The ~~Building for Life~~ scheme is led by three partners:	+	The scheme is led by three partners:

	* Design Council CABE.		* Design Council CABE.
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	* Home Builders Federation.		* Home Builders Federation.

−	~~The scheme has~~ developed out of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the government’s commitment to construct more homes, better homes and to involve local communities in the planning process.	+	It developed out of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the government’s commitment to construct more homes, better homes and to involve local communities in the planning process. It guides the local community, local authority and other stakeholders in design related issues, helping gauge the quality of proposed and completed developments. The aim is to produce beautiful, functional and sustainable places to live.

−	It ~~guides~~ the ~~local community, local authority and other stakeholders in design related discussions, helping gauge the quality~~ of ~~proposed~~ and ~~completed developments~~. The ~~aim~~ is to ~~produce beautiful~~, ~~functional~~ and ~~sustainable places to live~~.	+	It is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development needs to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.

−	Building for Life is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development needs to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.	+	[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out the main considerations of the scheme:
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−	[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out 12 main considerations ~~under~~ the scheme:	+

	* Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.		* Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.
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	* External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.		* External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.

−	~~Building for Life diamond~~ status is awarded to new developments that meet all 12 of these requirements.	+	Diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all 12 of these requirements.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.		* External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.

−	Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all ~~twelve~~ of these requirements.	+	Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all 12 of these requirements.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Zero-carbon homes.		* Zero-carbon homes.

−	[[Category:~~Policy~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Policy~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:Policy]]

Editor at 16:42, 24 July 2020

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Building for a Healthy Life BHL.
	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.
	* Design Council CABE.		* Design Council CABE.
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	* Zero-carbon homes.		* Zero-carbon homes.

−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]]

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	Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.		Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.
	* Design Council CABE.		* Design Council CABE.
		+	* Design for Homes.
	* Design quality.		* Design quality.
	* Draft housing strategy for London		* Draft housing strategy for London

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	It guides the local community, local authority and other stakeholders in design related discussions, helping gauge the quality of proposed and completed developments. The aim is to produce beautiful, functional and sustainable places to live.		It guides the local community, local authority and other stakeholders in design related discussions, helping gauge the quality of proposed and completed developments. The aim is to produce beautiful, functional and sustainable places to live.

−	Building for Life is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development ~~need~~ to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.	+	Building for Life is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development needs to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.

	[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out 12 main considerations under the scheme:		[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out 12 main considerations under the scheme:

Editor at 14:01, 24 July 2020

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	[http://www.builtforlifehomes.org/ Building for Life] is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. Building for Life approval is intended to give consumers confidence that the important aspects of design have been considered during the development of new housing.		[http://www.builtforlifehomes.org/ Building for Life] is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. Building for Life approval is intended to give consumers confidence that the important aspects of design have been considered during the development of new housing.

−	The Built for Life quality mark is 'the sign of a good place to live with new well designed homes & neighbourhoods'	+	The Built for Life quality mark is 'the sign of a good place to live with new well designed homes & neighbourhoods'

	The Building for Life scheme is led by three partners:		The Building for Life scheme is led by three partners:
−	*Design Council CABE.	+
−	*Design for Homes.	+	* Design Council CABE.
−	*Home Builders Federation.	+	* Design for Homes.
		+	* Home Builders Federation.

	The scheme has developed out of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the government’s commitment to construct more homes, better homes and to involve local communities in the planning process.		The scheme has developed out of policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the government’s commitment to construct more homes, better homes and to involve local communities in the planning process.
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	Building for Life is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development need to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.		Building for Life is based on a traffic light system. The more green lights a development attains the better it should be. Amber suggests areas of a development that could be improved and red warns that an aspect of the development need to be reconsidered. The assessment is intended to stimulate further dialogue between communities, the project team, the local authority and other stakeholders.

−	[~~http~~://www.designcouncil.org.uk/~~knowledge-~~resources/guide/building-life-12 Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out ~~twelve~~ main considerations under the scheme:	+	[https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/guide/building-life-12-third-edition Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out 12 main considerations under the scheme:
−	*Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.	+
−	*Facilities and services – ensuring the development is near to parks, schools, workplaces, community facilities and so on.	+	* Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.
−	*Public transport – good access to different modes of public transport to reduce dependency on cars.	+	* Facilities and services – ensuring the development is near to parks, schools, workplaces, community facilities and so on.
−	*Meeting local housing requirements – a mix of houses to meet local demand.	+	* Public transport – good access to different modes of public transport to reduce dependency on cars.
−	*Character –a place with a locally inspired and unique character.	+	* Meeting local housing requirements – a mix of houses to meet local demand.
−	*Working with the site and its context – making use of the local landscape, climate and existing topography.	+	* Character –a place with a locally inspired and unique character.
−	*Creating well defined streets and spaces – plots organised to form an attractive development.	+	* Working with the site and its context – making use of the local landscape, climate and existing topography.
−	*Easy to find your way around – well thought out layout to encourage walking, and making it easy to locate and find things.	+	* Creating well defined streets and spaces – plots organised to form an attractive development.
−	*Streets for all – creating streets that can be social spaces and that encourage lower vehicle speeds for safety.	+	* Easy to find your way around – well thought out layout to encourage walking, and making it easy to locate and find things.
−	*Car parking – providing enough parking for residents and visitors so that vehicles do not dominate the streets.	+	* Streets for all – creating streets that can be social spaces and that encourage lower vehicle speeds for safety.
−	*Public and private spaces – clearly defined areas, well governed and safe.	+	* Car parking – providing enough parking for residents and visitors so that vehicles do not dominate the streets.
−	*External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.	+	* Public and private spaces – clearly defined areas, well governed and safe.
		+	* External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.

	Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.		Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Changing lifestyles.	+
−	*Design Council CABE.	+	* Changing lifestyles.
−	*Design quality.	+	* Design Council CABE.
−	*Draft housing strategy for London	+	* Design quality.
−	*Inclusive design.	+	* Draft housing strategy for London
−	*Localism act.	+	* Inclusive design.
−	*Masterplanning.	+	* Localism act.
−	*National Planning Policy Framework.	+	* Masterplanning.
−	*Neighbourhood planning.	+	* National Planning Policy Framework.
−	*Smart cities.	+	* Neighbourhood planning.
−	*Supplementary planning guidance for London.	+	* Smart cities.
−	*Zero-carbon homes.	+	* Supplementary planning guidance for London.
		+	* Zero-carbon homes.

	[[Category:Policy]]		[[Category:Policy]]

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−	Building for Life is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. Building for Life approval is intended to give consumers confidence that the important aspects of design have been considered during the development of new housing.	+	[http://www.builtforlifehomes.org/ Building for Life] is an industry standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods which is endorsed by the government. Building for Life approval is intended to give consumers confidence that the important aspects of design have been considered during the development of new housing.
		+
		+	The Built for Life quality mark is 'the sign of a good place to live with new well designed homes & neighbourhoods'

	The Building for Life scheme is led by three partners:		The Building for Life scheme is led by three partners:

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	[http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/knowledge-resources/guide/building-life-12 Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out twelve main considerations under the scheme:		[http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/knowledge-resources/guide/building-life-12 Building for Life 12] (BfL 12) sets out twelve main considerations under the scheme:
−	#Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.	+	*Connections – integrating the development into the surroundings by reinforcing existing connections and creating new ones. Respecting the land and existing buildings of the site.
−	#Facilities and services – ensuring the development is near to parks, schools, workplaces, community facilities and so on.	+	*Facilities and services – ensuring the development is near to parks, schools, workplaces, community facilities and so on.
−	#Public transport – good access to different modes of public transport to reduce dependency on cars.	+	*Public transport – good access to different modes of public transport to reduce dependency on cars.
−	#Meeting local housing requirements – a mix of houses to meet local demand.	+	*Meeting local housing requirements – a mix of houses to meet local demand.
−	#Character –a place with a locally inspired and unique character.	+	*Character –a place with a locally inspired and unique character.
−	#Working with the site and its context – making use of the local landscape, climate and existing topography.	+	*Working with the site and its context – making use of the local landscape, climate and existing topography.
−	#Creating well defined streets and spaces – plots organised to form an attractive development.	+	*Creating well defined streets and spaces – plots organised to form an attractive development.
−	#Easy to find your way around – well thought out layout to encourage walking, and making it easy to locate and find things.	+	*Easy to find your way around – well thought out layout to encourage walking, and making it easy to locate and find things.
−	#Streets for all – creating streets that can be social spaces and that encourage lower vehicle speeds for safety.	+	*Streets for all – creating streets that can be social spaces and that encourage lower vehicle speeds for safety.
−	#Car parking – providing enough parking for residents and visitors so that vehicles do not dominate the streets.	+	*Car parking – providing enough parking for residents and visitors so that vehicles do not dominate the streets.
−	#Public and private spaces – clearly defined areas, well governed and safe.	+	*Public and private spaces – clearly defined areas, well governed and safe.
−	#External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.	+	*External storage and amenity space – providing space for vehicles, cycles, bins and recycling.

	Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.		Building for Life diamond status is awarded to new developments that meet all twelve of these requirements.