Design 01: Standard for all public buildings
Western Australia Government
The Office of the Government Architect (OGA) has developed a suite of Design Standards for new public building projects to improve the performance and value of these facilities. The purpose of the OGA’s General Design Standard is to formalise a set of objective, minimum provisions for design quality to use in the delivery of all public works.
Contents:
The Design Of Public Places
What Is Good Design?
The Value Of Design
Principles Of Good Design
Innovation & Creativity
Functionality & Build Quality
Responsiveness To Context
Efficiency & Sustainability
Achieving Good Design
Key Success Factors
Actions
Impact: Creating A Sense Of Place And Positive Impact On The Community
Character
Built Form
Materials
Internal Environment
External Environment
Urban & Social Factors
Functionality: Meeting The Needs Of Staff And Users
Use
Access
Spaces
Build Quality: Performance Of The Built Fabric Over The Full Life Cycle
Performance
Construction
Services Design
