Raising Expectations Creating advocates for a healthier built environment
Oct 21, 2014
Raising Expectations
Creating advocates for a
healthier built environment
SETTING the STAGE
The hands-on approach to raising expectations
These slides introduce
10 interactive elements
that transform participants
into champions who
demand healthy design.
How will we be sure to
“get it right?”
Are we asking the right
questions? ! ?
Define big picture challenges
Stretch our thinking: “what if...?”
Set parameters for “getting it right” (v. just “get it done”)
SUCCESS
1. Jointly define the project’s
high-level purpose.
2. Review what to expect from
the creative process.
3. Nurture a spirit of discovery.
4. Bring “strong opinions, lightly held.”
5. Analyze the health impact of
various approaches to design.
6. Invite diverse, hands-on
participation.
7. Resist jumping to conclusions.
What other questions should
we be asking ourselves?
8. View issues through a wide lens.
9. Question assumed constraints.
10. Work through options together.
Five benefits of this approach
1. Achieve greater value for money.
2. Make best use of the site
and resources.
3. Ensure greater relevance for unpredictable
future scenarios.
4. A design that reflects shared,
higher aspirations.
5. Unite diverse interests.
Farrow Partnership Architects
farrowpartnership.com