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PLANNING BY DESIGN
Presented by
 
David Oliver & Ian Madgwick
Plato Video has just released Planning by Design an innovative training
video on Town & Country Planning matters involving residential
design. Three volumes, eighty-five minutes total running time, detailed
illustrated work book and a sequenced timing list together make up a
comprehensive package. To produce this video Plato Video visited five
countries and filmed in thirty-five locations.
The video is the brainchild of David
Oliver, former District Architect for West Dorset District Council. Its
basic purpose is to illustrate ways in which designers and developers of
new housing should set about their work. Innovative methods of doing this
are explored so that the mistakes of much post war residential
development can be avoided.
David Oliver, who scripted the video and
presents it, has been closely involved in the development of the Duchy of
Cornwall's exciting new settlement at Poundbury since its inception on
plan and viewers are taken through the design processes which lead to the
evolution of Phase 1 which is now complete and in place. Ways of
designing residential roads to avoid clumsy and intrusive traffic calming
techniques but achieve the same results are considered in detail.
All the points made by the presenters are
illustrated by pictures or diagrams and plans, as appropriate. Where
necessary, the video camera takes to the air to look down on contrasting
development patterns and distinguishes the good from the bad.
At a time when the virtue of good design
is taking ever increasing importance in Town Planning matters, this easy
to watch video should be welcomed by practitioners and Local Authorities
alike. An informative and illustrated workbook sets out all the main discussion
points, and a sequenced timing list ensures speedy access to individual
segments. The end result is an entertaining and instructive teaching aid.
Free tourist leaflets for USA located Frank
Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water' and Mies van der Rohe's 'Farnsworth House'
accompany this comprehensive package.
For more information or an order form
please contact
Lionel Fynn on email - lionel@platovideo.com
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