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Policy
Large non-residential and commercial buildings must be designed to be robust to weathering and use without comprising on design quality and quality of materials used.
- Dataset
- Design code rule
- Reference
- H2.23
Policy
Large non-residential and commercial buildings must be designed to be robust to weathering and use without comprising on design quality and quality of materials used.
Policy
Non-residential and commercial buildings should provide mix of uses at ground floor level and a mix of functions within. They should be positioned to be outward looking and facing towards the front of the building to maximise activity.
Policy
Active frontages should be provided for commercial and non-residential buildings along certain sections of the street and on primary elevations, accompanied by a clear and welldefined entrance.
Policy
Parking and servicing should not dominate the primary frontage of the plot or approach to the building.
Policy
Goods and service vehicles entrance must be separate from the pedestrian entrance.
Policy
For non-residential buildings, modest and subtle lighting should be used at night to create a feeling of safety while stall risers should be used for security and protection where appropriate.
Policy
Planting and street trees must be included in the landscape design and address the public realm. It must not be overlooked and should enhance the areas around the buildings providing amenity space for employees.
Policy
Navigation throughout commercial led environments must be legible with clear consistent signage.
Policy
Non-residential buildings should seek to include environmental technology such as solar panels, photo-voltaic panels, and heat pumps into their design.
Policy
Large buildings must not ignore the pedestrian experience and the street environment in which they are situated.