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		+	* Ambiguous formalities in Architecture.
	* Decoration.		* Decoration.
	* Design drawings.		* Design drawings.

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	* Space.		* Space.
	* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.		* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.
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−	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms ~~or [https://www.redbrickpm.co.uk/blog/design-tips-for-maximising-space-in-rental-properties/ rental properties]~~, through to very complex industrial buildings.	+	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.

	Good space planning can improve the wellbeing and productivity of the occupants of a space.		Good space planning can improve the wellbeing and productivity of the occupants of a space.

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−	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.	+	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms or [https://www.redbrickpm.co.uk/blog/design-tips-for-maximising-space-in-rental-properties/ rental properties], through to very complex industrial buildings.

	Good space planning can improve the wellbeing and productivity of the occupants of a space.		Good space planning can improve the wellbeing and productivity of the occupants of a space.

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	Once the activities have been defined and located in relation to one another, a more detailed scale plan can be drawn to show the layout of individual items within the space. This process can be carried out by hand, or with moveable paper cut outs, or using space planning software such as computer aided design (CAD) software or building information modelling software (BIM).		Once the activities have been defined and located in relation to one another, a more detailed scale plan can be drawn to show the layout of individual items within the space. This process can be carried out by hand, or with moveable paper cut outs, or using space planning software such as computer aided design (CAD) software or building information modelling software (BIM).

−	Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by allowing the automatic application of pre-defined rules to the entire space. So for example if a colour scheme for particular part of the space is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions, algorithms describing form and so on.	+	Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by allowing the automatic application of pre-defined rules to the entire space. So for example, if a colour scheme for particular part of the space is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions, algorithms describing form, and so on.

	In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated in detail. This might be useful, for example, in the design of a station where a great number of conflicting uses occupy the same space.		In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated in detail. This might be useful, for example, in the design of a station where a great number of conflicting uses occupy the same space.

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

	* Decoration.		* Decoration.
	* Design drawings.		* Design drawings.
		+	* Furniture.
	* Furniture fixtures and equipment FF&E.		* Furniture fixtures and equipment FF&E.
	* Interior designer.		* Interior designer.

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	* Lighting IT and other building services requirements.		* Lighting IT and other building services requirements.
	* Energy targets and sustainability requirements.		* Energy targets and sustainability requirements.
−	* Environmental requirements, such as noise, lighting, ventilation, temperature and so on.	+	* Environmental requirements, such as noise, lighting, ventilation, temperature, and so on.
	* Environmental controls.		* Environmental controls.
	* Welfare facilities.		* Welfare facilities.
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	Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by allowing the automatic application of pre-defined rules to the entire space. So for example if a colour scheme for particular part of the space is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions, algorithms describing form and so on.		Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by allowing the automatic application of pre-defined rules to the entire space. So for example if a colour scheme for particular part of the space is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions, algorithms describing form and so on.

−	In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated in detail. This might be useful for example in the design of a station where a great number of conflicting uses occupy the same space.	+	In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated in detail. This might be useful, for example, in the design of a station where a great number of conflicting uses occupy the same space.

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	* Office space planning.		* Office space planning.
	* Section drawing.		* Section drawing.
		+	* Space.
	* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.		* Wellbeing and creativity in workplace design - case studies.

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Design]]

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−	~~= Introduction =~~
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	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.		Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.

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		+	* Decoration.
	* Design drawings.		* Design drawings.
	* Furniture fixtures and equipment FF&E.		* Furniture fixtures and equipment FF&E.

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	Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.		Space planning is an important part of building design and is used to determine how a space (or spaces) should be laid out and used. It may be undertaken as part of the building design process, or as a stand alone exercise looking at how best to plan an existing space, or a space that is being developed (for example, a tenant determining how to fit out their part of a new development). It can be used for very simple spaces such as hotel bedrooms, through to very complex industrial buildings.

−	~~Designers will consult with~~ the ~~client to clarify their requirements for~~ the space ~~before starting planning, typically by considering issues such as:~~	+	Good space planning can improve the wellbeing and productivity of the occupants of a space.

		+	Designers will consult with the client to clarify their requirements for the space before starting planning (and perhaps assess existing spaces), typically by considering issues such as:
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		+	* Budget and time constraints.
	* The separation of activities into zones.		* The separation of activities into zones.
	* The intended use/s of the space.		* The intended use/s of the space.
		+	* The number of occupants.
		+	* The space required per occupant.
	* The main focal points of the space.		* The main focal points of the space.
	* The need for or availability of windows and doors.		* The need for or availability of windows and doors.
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	* Legislative requirements.		* Legislative requirements.
	* Lighting IT and other building services requirements.		* Lighting IT and other building services requirements.
		+	* Energy targets and sustainability requirements.
		+	* Environmental requirements, such as noise, lighting, ventilation, temperature and so on.
		+	* Environmental controls.
		+	* Welfare facilities.
	* Views.		* Views.
	* Colours and branding.		* Colours and branding.
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	* The need for flexibility or future growth.		* The need for flexibility or future growth.

−	Once considerations such as those listed above have been resolved, a space plan can be created~~. There are various techniques that can be used to create a space plan~~.	+	Once considerations such as those listed above have been resolved, a space plan can be created.

−	A common technique is the ‘bubble plan’. This involves drawing a plan of the space and using ‘bubbles’, or circles, to roughly delineate the various activities that will take place ~~in the space~~, overlapping according to the relationship between them~~. Once the activities have been defined, a more detailed scale plan can be drawn~~.	+	There are various techniques that can be used to create a space plan. A common early technique is the ‘bubble plan’. This involves drawing a plan of the space and using ‘bubbles’, or circles, to roughly delineate the various activities that will take place, overlapping according to the relationship between them.

−	A scale plan can ~~be then~~ be drawn to show the layout of items ~~with in~~ the space. This process can be carried out by hand, or with moveable paper cut outs, or using space planning software such as computer aided design (CAD) software or building information modelling software (BIM).	+	Once the activities have been defined and located in relation to one another, a more detailed scale plan can be drawn to show the layout of individual items within the space. This process can be carried out by hand, or with moveable paper cut outs, or using space planning software such as computer aided design (CAD) software or building information modelling software (BIM).

−	Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by the automatic application of pre-defined rules. So for example if a colour scheme for ~~a building~~ is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions~~, manufacturer's data~~, algorithms describing form and so on.	+	Parametric modelling can simplify space planning by allowing the automatic application of pre-defined rules to the entire space. So for example if a colour scheme for particular part of the space is changed, every object that has that colour attribute will also change. Other parameters might include; positional data, dimensions, algorithms describing form and so on.

−	In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated.	+	In particularly complex spaces, techniques such as space syntax can allow the relationships between spatial layout and human behaviour to be simulated and investigated in detail. This might be useful for example in the design of a station where a great number of conflicting uses occupy the same space.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	* Whether the space should be balanced and symmetrical, unbalanced or a combination.		* Whether the space should be balanced and symmetrical, unbalanced or a combination.
	* Security, safety and privacy.		* Security, safety and privacy.
−	* Lighting and other building services.	+	* Legislative requirements.
		+	* Lighting IT and other building services requirements.
	* Views.		* Views.
		+	* Colours and branding.
	* Planting.		* Planting.
		+	* The need for flexibility or future growth.

	Once considerations such as those listed above have been resolved, a space plan can be created. There are various techniques that can be used to create a space plan.		Once considerations such as those listed above have been resolved, a space plan can be created. There are various techniques that can be used to create a space plan.