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−	~~The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.~~	+	= Introduction =

−	~~= A brief description of NIC =~~	+	The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.

	It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.		It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.
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	== The second National Infrastructure Assessment 2023 ==		== The second National Infrastructure Assessment 2023 ==

−	The second National Infrastructure Assessment, is to be published in autumn 2023. The Commission published a Baseline Report in November 2021 which summarised the current performance of key infrastructure sectors (for which there are six separate annexes ~~accompanying the report~~). The Baseline Report used this data, alongside social research, to establish the main priorities the Commission will explore in the next Assessment.	+	The second National Infrastructure Assessment, is to be published in autumn 2023. The Commission published a Baseline Report in November 2021 which summarised the current performance of key infrastructure sectors (for which there are six separate annexes). The Baseline Report used this data, alongside social research, to establish the main priorities the Commission will explore in the next Assessment.
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−	~~Key strategic outcomes~~	+

	The Assessment focusses on three key strategic outcomes:		The Assessment focusses on three key strategic outcomes:

−	* ~~reaching~~ net zero	+	* Reaching net zero.
−	* ~~reducing~~ environmental impacts and adapting to a changing climate	+	* Reducing environmental impacts and adapting to a changing climate.
−	* ~~supporting~~ levelling up.	+	* Supporting levelling up.

	The Commission held a Call for Evidence to inform its scoping and research phase, and has published a summary report of the insights gained. It will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout the analysis phase and we are arranging a range of virtual and physical events to discuss our emerging work.		The Commission held a Call for Evidence to inform its scoping and research phase, and has published a summary report of the insights gained. It will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout the analysis phase and we are arranging a range of virtual and physical events to discuss our emerging work.

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	The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.		The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.

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	It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.		It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.

−	== Objectives ==	+	Objectives

	* To support sustainable economic growth across all regions of the UK		* To support sustainable economic growth across all regions of the UK
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	The second National Infrastructure Assessment, is to be published in autumn 2023. The Commission published a Baseline Report in November 2021 which summarised the current performance of key infrastructure sectors (for which there are six separate annexes accompanying the report). The Baseline Report used this data, alongside social research, to establish the main priorities the Commission will explore in the next Assessment.		The second National Infrastructure Assessment, is to be published in autumn 2023. The Commission published a Baseline Report in November 2021 which summarised the current performance of key infrastructure sectors (for which there are six separate annexes accompanying the report). The Baseline Report used this data, alongside social research, to establish the main priorities the Commission will explore in the next Assessment.

−	~~===~~ Key strategic outcomes ~~===~~	+	Key strategic outcomes

	The Assessment focusses on three key strategic outcomes:		The Assessment focusses on three key strategic outcomes:
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	The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).		The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).

−	= ~~Governance, powers and reform~~ history =	+	= Chronological history =

	== 2023 ==		== 2023 ==

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	The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.		The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.
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		+	= Brief description =

	It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.		It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.
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	* To support climate resilience and the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.		* To support climate resilience and the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

−	We have published a series of discussion papers exploring the strategic approach taken by the Commission on ~~these~~ objectives, which informs ~~our~~ work on the ~~second~~ National Infrastructure Assessment:	+	They have published a series of discussion papers exploring the strategic approach taken by the Commission on the above objectives, which informs work on the National Infrastructure Assessment

−	Sustainable economic growth	+	* Sustainable economic growth.
		+	* Competitiveness.
		+	* Quality of life.

−	~~Competitiveness~~	+	In fulfilling the purpose and objectives the NIC

−	~~Quality of life~~.	+	* Set a long term agenda – identifying the UK’s major economic infrastructure needs, and the pathways to address them,
		+	* Develop fresh approaches and ideas – basing our independent policy recommendations on rigorous analysis, and
		+	* Focus on driving change – building consensus on our policy recommendations, and monitoring government progress on their delivery.

−	~~In fulfilling our purpose and objectives, we:~~	+	= National Infrastructure Assessment =

−	~~set~~ a ~~long term agenda – identifying~~ the UK’s ~~major~~ economic infrastructure needs, ~~and~~ the ~~pathways to address them,~~	+	Every five years, the Commission publishes a National Infrastructure Assessment, that analyses the UK’s long term economic infrastructure needs, outlining a strategic vision over the next thirty years and setting out recommendations for how identified needs should be met.

−	~~develop fresh approaches and ideas – basing our independent policy recommendations on rigorous analysis, and~~	+	== The first National Infrastructure Assessment 2018 ==

−	~~focus~~ on ~~driving change – building consensus on our policy~~ recommendations, ~~and monitoring government progress on their delivery~~.	+	The first National Infrastructure Assessment was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggested there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but called for Ministers to act now.

−	The Commission is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury. The Commission and government have agreed an updated Charter and Framework Documentsetting out their respective responsibilities. The Commission’s remit was revised in October 2021 to add an additional climate resilience objective.	+	For more information, see National Infrastructure Assessment 2018.

−	~~You can read more about who we are and how we operate on the pages below~~.	+	[[File:Raynsford-review.jpg\|link=https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review]]

−	= ~~Creation~~ =	+	In November 2018, the former housing minister Lord Raynsford recommended that the NIC should be given statutory powers as part of an effort to overhaul England's planning system.
		+
		+	Raynsford's report, published by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) '[https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review Planning 2020: Raynsford Review of Planning in England - Final report]' states; 'Business and developers complain about slow and bureaucratic processes, an opaque system, and a consequent lack of certainty. Communities complain that their concerns are overlooked and their interests are subordinated to other priorities. Many councillors feel powerless to deliver what they believe their communities need. Many professional planners feel trapped in a process-driven treadmill, rather than being able to develop visionary solutions to their area’s needs. Many individuals are confused or overwhelmed by the complexity of the processes involved.'
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		+	The report makes 24 recommendations covering both national and local planning. It suggests that placing the NIC on a statutory footing would make it responsible for managing long-term strategy to guide sustainable development, and set out strategic advice where special planning arrangements might be needed.
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		+	In addition, the review recommends a new legal duty to deliver sustainable development, and proposes that the government should restrict developments that allow commercial buildings to be converted to housing units without proper safeguards relating to quality.
		+
		+	Ref [https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review]
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		+	== The second National Infrastructure Assessment 2023 ==
		+
		+	The second National Infrastructure Assessment, to be published in autumn 2023. The Commission published a Baseline Report in November 2021 which summarises the current performance of key infrastructure sectors (for which there are six separate annexes accompanying the report). The Baseline Report uses this data, alongside social research, to establish the main priorities the Commission will explore in the next Assessment. The Assessment focusses on three key strategic outcomes:
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		+	* reaching net zero
		+	* reducing environmental impacts and adapting to a changing climate
		+	* supporting levelling up.
		+
		+	The Commission held a Call for Evidence to inform its scoping and research phase, and has published a summary report of the insights gained. It will continue to engage with stakeholders throughout the analysis phase and we are arranging a range of virtual and physical events to discuss our emerging work.
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		+	The interim findings of work so far on urban transport were published in July 2022 in Getting cities moving. It finds that to achieve levelling up, cities must facilitate more trips into city centres in a sustainable way. While the future of demand for urban transport is uncertain, cities will need to ambitious but realistic strategies, with adaptive plans that work in a range of scenarios and can respond to future developments.
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		+	The final report of the study on surface water flooding was published on 29 November 2022 and will now form a key part of the Assessment’s recommendations on climate resilience. The full Assessment report and recommendations to government will be published in the second half of 2023.
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		+	= Background to the NIC =

	On 5 October 2015, the then-Chancellor George Osborne announced the creation of a [https://www.nic.org.uk/ National Infrastructure Commission] that would begin work immediately (ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-major-plan-to-get-britain-building Gov.uk Chancellor announces major plan to get Britain building]).		On 5 October 2015, the then-Chancellor George Osborne announced the creation of a [https://www.nic.org.uk/ National Infrastructure Commission] that would begin work immediately (ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-major-plan-to-get-britain-building Gov.uk Chancellor announces major plan to get Britain building]).
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	The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).		The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).

−	~~2023~~	+	= Governance, powers and reform history =
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−	~~2022~~	+
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−	= Governance, powers and reform =	+

	== 2016 ==		== 2016 ==
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	* An annual monitoring report, taking stock of the government’s progress in areas where it has committed to taking forward recommendations of the NIC.		* An annual monitoring report, taking stock of the government’s progress in areas where it has committed to taking forward recommendations of the NIC.

−	The first National Infrastructure Assessment ~~is due to be~~ published in spring 2018.	+	The first National Infrastructure Assessment was published in spring 2018.

	You can read the corporate plan [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/585374/NIC_framework_document_web.pdf here].		You can read the corporate plan [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/585374/NIC_framework_document_web.pdf here].
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−	The first National Infrastructure Assessment was published on 10 July 2018, setting out recommendations for improving the country’s infrastructure network up to 2050. It suggested there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to provide low-carbon energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills, but called for Ministers to act now.
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−	~~For more information, see National Infrastructure Assessment 2018.~~
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−	~~[[File:Raynsford-review.jpg\|link=https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review]]~~
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−	~~In November 2018, the former housing minister Lord Raynsford recommended that the NIC should be given statutory powers as part of an effort to overhaul England's planning system.~~
−
−	Raynsford's report, published by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) '[https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review Planning 2020: Raynsford Review of Planning in England - Final report]' states; 'Business and developers complain about slow and bureaucratic processes, an opaque system, and a consequent lack of certainty. Communities complain that their concerns are overlooked and their interests are subordinated to other priorities. Many councillors feel powerless to deliver what they believe their communities need. Many professional planners feel trapped in a process-driven treadmill, rather than being able to develop visionary solutions to their area’s needs. Many individuals are confused or overwhelmed by the complexity of the processes involved.'
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−	The report makes 24 recommendations covering both national and local planning. It suggests that placing the NIC on a statutory footing would make it responsible for managing long-term strategy to guide sustainable development, and set out strategic advice where special planning arrangements might be needed.
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−	In addition, the review recommends a new legal duty to deliver sustainable development, and proposes that the government should restrict developments that allow commercial buildings to be converted to housing units without proper safeguards relating to quality.
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−	~~Ref [https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review https://www.tcpa.org.uk/raynsford-review]~~
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	== 2019 ==		== 2019 ==

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	In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers launched a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]		In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers launched a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]

−	2022	+	== 2022 ==
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−	~~2023~~	+

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.		* Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.

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		+	The National Infrastructure Commission is the executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK.
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		+	It was inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017. In October 2021 the Commission’s remit was revised adding an additional climate resilience objective. One of its main tasks is to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament, as well as studies in various specific areas of infrastructure. It makes recommendations to the government, and monitors the government's progress on infrastructure, it provides impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges.
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		+	Objectives
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		+	* To support sustainable economic growth across all regions of the UK
		+	* To improve competitiveness;
		+	* To improve quality of life; and
		+	* To support climate resilience and the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
		+
		+	We have published a series of discussion papers exploring the strategic approach taken by the Commission on these objectives, which informs our work on the second National Infrastructure Assessment:
		+
		+	Sustainable economic growth
		+
		+	Competitiveness
		+
		+	Quality of life.
		+
		+	In fulfilling our purpose and objectives, we:
		+
		+	set a long term agenda – identifying the UK’s major economic infrastructure needs, and the pathways to address them,
		+
		+	develop fresh approaches and ideas – basing our independent policy recommendations on rigorous analysis, and
		+
		+	focus on driving change – building consensus on our policy recommendations, and monitoring government progress on their delivery.
		+
		+	The Commission is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury. The Commission and government have agreed an updated Charter and Framework Documentsetting out their respective responsibilities. The Commission’s remit was revised in October 2021 to add an additional climate resilience objective.
		+
		+	You can read more about who we are and how we operate on the pages below.
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	= Creation =		= Creation =

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	The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).		The creation of the NIC was broadly welcomed by the industry, but concerns were expressed about how competing needs would be managed (ref. Construction Manager Magazine, 6 October).
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		+	2023
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		+	2022

	= Governance, powers and reform =		= Governance, powers and reform =
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	In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers launched a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]		In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers launched a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]
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		+	2022
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		+	2023

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

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	* Routes to low carbon energy.		* Routes to low carbon energy.
	* The Royal Town Planning Institute comments on infrastructure assessment requirements.		* The Royal Town Planning Institute comments on infrastructure assessment requirements.
		+	* The town's time has come.
	* Uncertainty in the civil engineering profession.		* Uncertainty in the civil engineering profession.
	* What makes good design?		* What makes good design?

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	* Construction 2025.		* Construction 2025.
	* Construction industry organisation.		* Construction industry organisation.
		+	* Demystifying the strategic infrastructure planning process.
	* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.		* Osborne launches National Infrastructure Commission.
	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.

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−	In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers ~~published~~ a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]	+	In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers launched a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]

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

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	The National Infrastructure Strategy, published in November 2020 announced that the government had identified new priorities for the NIC for 2021, and has commissioned a new study on greenhouse gas removal technologies which will report in summer 2021.		The National Infrastructure Strategy, published in November 2020 announced that the government had identified new priorities for the NIC for 2021, and has commissioned a new study on greenhouse gas removal technologies which will report in summer 2021.
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		+	== 2021 ==
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		+	In April 2021 the Institution of Civil Engineers published a consultation questioning the effectiveness of the NIC. Ref [https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/post-national-infra-strategy-review-consultation]

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