Step 1 of 9 11% Name of project Select which are applicable to house Three or more stories Three or more bedrooms House faces two public elevations, such as a corner plot How does the form and profile of house reflect the surrounding context?How your house references or replicates its surrounding context is important to how well it complements and enhances its surroundings. There may also be instances where a mixed context can accomodate unique houses of exceptional quality The type, form and scale matches houses in the surrounding area The house follows an existing building line The roof type reflects houses in the surrounding context How does the house create interesting form and profile?The design code expects houses to express an interesting form using depth and articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More in its elevation and entrance design The form of house creates depth and articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More The entrance is clearly articulated and expressed as integral part of design How does the internal layout create pleasant living conditions? Layout optimises daylight and sunlight entering house Layout protects privacy of inhabitants and neighbours Layout maximises cross ventilation between openable windows Noise transmission between habitable roomsAny room used or intended to be used for sleeping, cooking, living or eating purposes. More has been mitigated All room sizes comply with National Described Space Standards Floor to ceiling height is over 2.5m for at 75% of the gross internal area Two living spacesLiving spaces can comprise dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, children’s play areas, offices, libraries, recreational spaces. These rooms should be adequate size, well-lit and connected to the house. A kitchen combined with another use such as lounge / diner, will be considered a living space. More provided, both with external windows How does the internal layout create pleasant living conditions? Layout optimises daylight and sunlight entering house Layout protects privacy of inhabitants and neighbours Layout maximises cross ventilation between openable windows Noise transmission between habitable roomsAny room used or intended to be used for sleeping, cooking, living or eating purposes. More has been mitigated All room sizes comply with National Described Space Standards Floor to ceiling height is over 2.5m for at 75% of the gross internal area Is there at least 24m between dwellings across a public highway and 30m between dwellings across private gardens?Adequate space is required to protect the privacy, overshadowing and access to daylight for the inhabitants and their neighbours Yes No Is there at least 21m between dwellings across a public highway and 27m between dwellings across private gardens?Adequate space is required to protect the privacy, overshadowing and access to daylight for the inhabitants and their neighbours Yes No Where are bins stored? Rear of house Side of house Front of house Is the bin stored in a well designed concealment solution, within a dedicated structure? Yes No Is the house and its external area accessible for all inhabitants and visitors?Houses should always be accessible, for existing inhabitants and visitors but also for home owners as they grow older or their mobility requirements change. Simple design choices must be considered early on in the design process House designed to meet Building Regulations M4(2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings House designed to meet Building Regulations M4(3) Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings All external areas, footways and paths are clear, direct and clutter free An accessible path between parking space and principal entrance is provided How does the house address the street?How a house faces the street or reflects its surroundings is important for visual appearance but also how much activity and natural surveillance is provided to streets Elevation design reflects the surrounding context Primary elevation faces street Main entrance faces street How does the house address the both streets it faces?How a house faces the street or reflects its surroundings is important for visual appearance but also how much activity and natural surveillance is provided to streets Elevation design reflects the surrounding context Primary elevation faces street Main entrance faces street Windows are provided on all elevations facing streets Does the design consider the proportion, coherence and balance of elevation? The balance between width and height of elevation has been considered in the design All fenestration detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More are in proportion with the shape of the principal elevations The window to wall ratio on primary elevation is over 15%
