Character study
The National Model Design Code, published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in January 2021, defines a character study as: ‘A process of analysis at area type level to determine the elements and features that contribute to the unique character of a place. This process can be used to determine existing area types, using the area type work sheet.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- Area type work sheet.
- Area type.
- Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
- Landscape character area.
- National design guide.
- National Model Design Code.
- National planning policy framework NPPF.
- Townscape Character Area
- Townscape character assessment
- Townscape Character Type
- Types of place.
- Use class.
Featured articles and news
The real economic impact of historic preservation.
Five surprising civil engineering skills
None have anything to do with maths, physics or science!
Compressor market trends for the EMEA region
Report includes sales vs production of compressors by type.
Government announces latest plans for growth.
Changes to product testing under the Building Safety Bill
Will the new requirements - once passed - go far enough?
HORSA huts - prefab school structures
These post-WWII modular buildings were unpopular, yet ubiquitous.
A bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland
What's the verdict from the court of public opinion?
Open plan living falls out of fashion
Shift to home-based work influences closed plan preferences.
The UK heating industry and the Brexit transition
An overview of the current state of the market.
UEFA guide to renovating football training facilities
Organisation offers best practices for construction and modification.
Heritage on the edge?
Prioritising tax considerations.
Reviewing the Double Diamond Design model
The four D creative process: discover, define, develop and deliver.
National Cyber Security Centre initiative is announced.