Self-build home: Prepare a brief - Revision history

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−	~~[[File:Self build plan header.jpg\|alt=Self build plan header.jpg\|link=Self~~-~~build home: project plan]]<br/>~~	+	-----
		+	Introduction.

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		+	A clear, written brief should be prepared:

−	~~'''Introduction'''~~.~~<br/>~~	+	* To help decide what is required.
		+	* To create a record of what has been agreed.
		+	* To describe requirements to other people, such as designers.

−	-~~---~~	+	It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their personal requirements, not those of a consultant.

−	~~A clear, written~~ brief ~~should be prepared:<br/>~~	+	The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.
−	*To help decide what is ~~required.<br/>~~	+
−	*To create a ~~record of what has been agreed.<br/>~~	+
−	*To describe requirements ~~to other people~~, ~~such~~ as ~~designers~~.~~<br/>~~	+

−	~~It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self~~-~~builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their personal requirements, not those of~~ a ~~consultant~~. ~~<br/>~~	+	-----
		+	Prepare a brief.

−	The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.<br/>	+	-----
−		+	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, and should avoid being just a list of accommodation. That is, it should focus on ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly assessed.
−	----	+
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−	~~'''Prepare a brief'''.~~	+
−		+
−	-~~---~~	+
−		+
−	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, and should avoid being just a list of accommodation. That is, it should focus on ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly assessed. ~~<br/>~~	+

	The brief might include information about:		The brief might include information about:
−	*The overall context for the project, including a description of the self-builder, their lifestyle and aspirations for the project.
−	*The budget.
−	*The programme and any key dates.
−	*The functions that the building will be required to accommodate.
−	*The qualities that will be required from the project, and their relative priority.
−	*Any comparable facilities that might act as a benchmark.
−	*Any specific sizes, relationships or other spatial requirements.
−	*Any functions that require privacy, separation or connection.
−	*Any particular technical requirements.
−	*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>
−	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project (see [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Develop%20a%20delivery%20strategy\|Develop a delivery strategy]] for more information).<br/>
−	*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
−	*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.
−	*Requirements for sustainability.

−	----	+	* The overall context for the project, including a description of the self-builder, their lifestyle and aspirations for the project.
		+	* The budget.
		+	* The programme and any key dates.
		+	* The functions that the building will be required to accommodate.
		+	* The qualities that will be required from the project, and their relative priority.
		+	* Any comparable facilities that might act as a benchmark.
		+	* Any specific sizes, relationships or other spatial requirements.
		+	* Any functions that require privacy, separation or connection.
		+	* Any particular technical requirements.
		+	* Specific inclusions and exclusions.
		+	* Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project (see [[Self-build_home:_Develop_a_delivery_strategy\|Develop a delivery strategy]] for more information).
		+	* Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
		+	* Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.
		+	* Requirements for sustainability.

−	► [[Self-~~build%20home%3A%20Find%20a%20plot~~\|Next stage: Find a plot]].~~<br/>~~	+	-----
		+	[[Self-build_home:_Find_a_plot\|Next stage: Find a plot]].

−	▲ [[Self-~~build%20home%3A%20project%20plan~~\|List of all stages]].	+	[[Self-build_home:_project_plan\|List of all stages]].

−	[[Category:Self-build_home]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Self-build_home]]

Designing Buildings at 15:50, 4 December 2014

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−	~~If the project is considered viable, a~~ clear, written brief should be prepared:<br/>	+	A clear, written brief should be prepared:<br/>
	*To help decide what is required.<br/>		*To help decide what is required.<br/>
−	*To create a record of what has been ~~decided~~.<br/>	+	*To create a record of what has been agreed.<br/>
−	*To describe requirements to other people, such as ~~funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers~~.	+	*To describe requirements to other people, such as designers.<br/>

−	~~The brief is not~~ a ~~static document, it will~~ develop ~~as the project progresses~~ and ~~requirements are better understood~~. However, ~~beyond the concept design stage,~~ the brief ~~should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs~~.	+	It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their personal requirements, not those of a consultant. <br/>

−	In the ~~first instance~~, the brief should ~~focus on the functions that need to~~ be performed in the building, and should avoid being a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.	+	The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.<br/>

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−	~~The brief can be prepared by:~~	+	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, and should avoid being just a list of accommodation. That is, it should focus on ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly assessed. <br/>
−	*Developing the ~~information used for~~ the ~~statement of need and~~ the ~~assessment of high-level options.~~	+
−	*Consulting with everyone that ~~will~~ be ~~affected by~~ the ~~project.~~	+
−	*Visiting similar facilities.	+
−	*Testing ideas with feasibility studies and ~~options appraisals~~.	+
−		+
−	~~It can take a considerable time~~ to ~~develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish~~ to ~~seek expert advice to help them~~. ~~However, it is important that~~ the ~~brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their personal~~ requirements~~, not those of a consultant~~.	+

	The brief might include information about:		The brief might include information about:
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	*Any particular technical requirements.		*Any particular technical requirements.
	*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>		*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>
−	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project (see [[Self-~~build_home:_Develop_a_delivery_strategy~~\|Develop a delivery strategy]] for more information).<br/>	+	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project (see [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Develop%20a%20delivery%20strategy\|Develop a delivery strategy]] for more information).<br/>
	*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.		*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
	*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.		*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.

Designing Buildings at 09:45, 18 September 2014

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Designing Buildings at 10:07, 16 September 2014

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	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].
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Designing Buildings at 07:39, 16 September 2014

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	'''Introduction'''.<br/>		'''Introduction'''.<br/>

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	'''Prepare a brief'''.		'''Prepare a brief'''.

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−	► [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Find%20a%20plot\|Next stage]].<br/>	+	► [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Find%20a%20plot\|Next stage: Find a plot]].<br/>

	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

Designing Buildings at 07:33, 16 September 2014

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−	If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared:	+	----
−	*To help decide what is required.	+	'''Introduction'''.<br/>
−	*To create a record of what has been decided.	+
		+	----
		+
		+	If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared:<br/>
		+	*To help decide what is required.<br/>
		+	*To create a record of what has been decided.<br/>
	*To describe requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.		*To describe requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

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	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, rather than just a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.		In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, rather than just a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.
		+
		+	----
		+	'''Prepare a brief'''.
		+
		+	----

	The brief can be prepared by:		The brief can be prepared by:
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	*Any functions that require privacy, separation or connection.		*Any functions that require privacy, separation or connection.
	*Any particular technical requirements.		*Any particular technical requirements.
−	*Specific inclusions and exclusions.	+	*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>
	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project.		*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project.
	*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.		*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
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−	► [[Self-~~build_home:_Find_a_plot~~\|Next stage]].	+	► [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Find%20a%20plot\|Next stage]].<br/>

	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

Designing Buildings at 07:17, 16 September 2014

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	If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared:		If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared:
	*To help decide what is required.		*To help decide what is required.
−	*To create a record of what has been decided.	+	*To create a record of what has been decided.
	*To describe requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.		*To describe requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

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−	► Next stage.	+	► [[Self-build_home:_Find_a_plot\|Next stage]].

	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

Designing Buildings at 07:14, 16 September 2014

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−	[[File:Self build plan header.jpg\|link=Self-~~build_home~~:~~_project_plan~~]] <br/>	+	[[File:Self build plan header.jpg\|alt=Self build plan header.jpg\|link=Self-build home: project plan]]<br/>

−	If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared~~. This not only helps crystallise precisely~~ what is required~~, it also helps keep~~ a record of what has been decided ~~and is invaluable in describing~~ requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.	+	If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared:
		+	*To help decide what is required.
		+	*To create a record of what has been decided.
		+	*To describe requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

	The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.		The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.

−	In the first instance, the brief ~~should not be just a list of accommodation, but~~ should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process~~, rather than pre-empting design solutions~~.	+	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, rather than just a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.

	The brief can be prepared by:		The brief can be prepared by:
−	*Developing the information in the statement of need and assessment.	+	*Developing the information used for the statement of need and the assessment of high-level options.
	*Consulting with everyone that will be affected by the project.		*Consulting with everyone that will be affected by the project.
	*Visiting similar facilities.		*Visiting similar facilities.
	*Testing ideas with feasibility studies and options appraisals.		*Testing ideas with feasibility studies and options appraisals.

−	It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their requirements, not those of a consultant.	+	It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their personal requirements, not those of a consultant.

	The brief might include information about:		The brief might include information about:
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	*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.		*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
	*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.		*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.
−	*~~Environmental requirements~~.	+	*Requirements for sustainability.

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	► Next stage.		► Next stage.

−	▲ [[Self-~~build_home:_project_plan~~\|List of all stages]].	+	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

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If the project is considered viable, a clear, written brief should be prepared. This not only helps crystallise precisely what is required, it also helps keep a record of what has been decided and is invaluable in describing requirements to other people, such as funders, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.

In the first instance, the brief should not be just a list of accommodation, but should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process, rather than pre-empting design solutions.

The brief can be prepared by:
*Developing the information in the statement of need and assessment.
*Consulting with everyone that will be affected by the project.
*Visiting similar facilities.
*Testing ideas with feasibility studies and options appraisals.

It can take a considerable time to develop a thorough brief and some self-builders may wish to seek expert advice to help them. However, it is important that the brief is 'owned' by the self builder, reflecting their requirements, not those of a consultant.

The brief might include information about:
*The overall context for the project, including a description of the self-builder, their lifestyle and aspirations for the project.
*The budget.
*The programme and any key milestones.
*The functions that the building will be required to accommodate.
*The qualities that will be required from the project, and their relative priority.
*Any comparable facilities that might act as a benchmark.
*Any specific sizes, relationships or other spatial requirements.
*Any functions that require privacy, separation or connection.
*Any particular technical requirements.
*Specific inclusions and exclusions.
*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project.
*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.
*Environmental requirements.

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► Next stage.

▲ [[Self-build_home:_project_plan|List of all stages]].

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	The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.		The brief is not a static document, it will develop as the project progresses and requirements are better understood. However, beyond the concept design stage, the brief should be strictly controlled as subsequent changes will incur increasingly large abortive costs.

−	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, ~~rather than just~~ a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.	+	In the first instance, the brief should focus on the functions that need to be performed in the building, and should avoid being a list of accommodation; that is, ‘what you want to do’ rather than ‘what rooms you want to build’. This helps keep options open during the design process and avoids leaping to conclusions before requirements have been properly analysed.

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	*The overall context for the project, including a description of the self-builder, their lifestyle and aspirations for the project.		*The overall context for the project, including a description of the self-builder, their lifestyle and aspirations for the project.
	*The budget.		*The budget.
−	*The programme and any key ~~milestones~~.	+	*The programme and any key dates.
	*The functions that the building will be required to accommodate.		*The functions that the building will be required to accommodate.
	*The qualities that will be required from the project, and their relative priority.		*The qualities that will be required from the project, and their relative priority.
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	*Any particular technical requirements.		*Any particular technical requirements.
	*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>		*Specific inclusions and exclusions.<br/>
−	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project.	+	*Initial assumptions about the likely procurement strategy and organisation of the project (see [[Self-build_home:_Develop_a_delivery_strategy\|Develop a delivery strategy]] for more information).<br/>
	*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.		*Assumptions about durability, lifespan and maintenance requirements.
	*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.		*Internal thermal, ventilation, acoustic and lighting conditions.