Download the Building in Context Toolkit publications here:
Building In Context Toolkit Foreword - pdf – 338kb
Building In Context Toolkit Checklist - pdf - 98kb
Case Study Poster for reference: Horsebridge 1 - a model development - pdf - 2,447kb
Case study Poster for reference: Horsebridge 2 - poster - pdf - 2,462kb
Case Studies: Creative refurbishment of the terraced house - pdf - 1,309kb
Case Studies: Old Haymarket, Liverpool & The Piggeries, Frome - pdf - 1,652kb
The Building in Context TOOLKIT national training programme grew out of the publication ‘Building in Context' published by EH and CABE in 2001. The purpose of the publication was to stimulate a high standard of design when development takes place in historically sensitive contexts. The founding principle is that all successful design solutions depend on allowing time for a thorough site analysis and character appraisal of context. The national training programme has been developed by EH, CABE and the Kent Architecture Centre following the successful south east regional programme. The training aims to help those making decisions to reach effective and balanced design decisions.
Core elements of the Building in Context TOOLKIT programme
- bespoke training delivered in partnership with clients to meet specific requirements, usually based around a current, topical site or issue
- practical sessions that include discussions and/ or exercises using built environment assessment techniques focused on the core principles and techniques of BiC
- case studies illustrating current good practice based around the topical site or issue to be explored in the training session
Uses and applications for Building in Context TOOLKIT training
- Acquiring new skills and refresher sessions
- General design training
- Informal network opportunities for champions in neighbouring authorities