Resources for Building Projects
Glass-House Downloads
Making Buildings Work for Your Community
A publication we put together with the Asset Transfer Unit to give guidance to community groups undertaking a building refurbishment project. This visual booklet gives an idea of how to overcome issues such as connectivity, secuirty and access through clever and inspiring design. The publication is based on 10 visits we made to community groups throughout England who have successfully completed refurbishment projects and gives some really handy 'Top Tips' from them
Making it happen
A checklist which lists considerations you will have to make when developing a design brief for your building. This document can be used by groups as a logical framework for their design brief
Worksheet for building visits
A set of 10 prompts and questions which can be printed off and taken out when visiting other buildings. This worksheet can be used to ensure that you are actively considering the design of the building you are visiting. It's also a good way to focus discussion
Downloads from other organisations
CABE: Creating Excellent Buildings - A Guide for Clients
A practical guide on how to commission a building project. This report guides you through the planning process from preparation, to construction, to building use, providing reference materials, checklists and a glossary of key terms.
Useful links
The Ethical Property Foundation offers independent, ethical advice and training to help charities and voluntary groups rent, buy, let or manage their property. They also work with landlords and developers to help reduce the social and environmental impact of commercial property
This member organisation provide practical and legal advice for both community groups and local authorities. They have a great deal of experience in working with buildings and asset transfer and their website holds some helpful resources as well as information on their training events
The Asset Transfer Unit (ATU) promotes and supports community asset transfer – the transfer of land and buildings from public bodies to community and voluntary organisations.
We had an excellent day and the places we visited were amazingly close to what we are trying to create here in Stockwell. I am grateful for your acute interest in what we have to say
Can I once again thank Glass-House for all their help and interest. You are an excellent organisation – and the staff are lovely as well!”
The training experience was extremely enjoyable and very informative. We have come away with a design which we feel we can put into reality and the training was probably the best I have attended.
The course was excellent and I can't thank you and Glass-House enough for the support you've given us, it has made all the difference to the way we look at the project."
