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Research & Publications
Housing LIN Factsheet 6
2008
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This Factsheet is an update to the 2004 Edition, Design Principles for Extra Care, commissioned by the Housing Learning and Improvement Network in the Care Services Improvement Partnership at the Department of Health. It coincides with the announcement of the Department of Health’s Extra Care Housing Fund and the government’s forthcoming 2008 National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society.
Environmental Policy
October 2007
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In order to deliver the sustainable communities of the future, we have developed specialist experience in other sectors including community based healthcare, education, mixed use, workplace, retail and leisure.
PRP Carbon Challenge Design Competition 2007
September 2007
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The Carbon Challenge is the second in a series of annual design competitions held at PRP to respond to industry issues. The competition was created to explore the issues arising from the introduction of the Code for Sustainable Homes and it has revealed new concepts and ideas that challenge assumptions of carbon neutrality.
Drawing Lessons for Brent: A report on quality in recent high density, mixed tenure housing.
September 2007
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The Joint Commissioning Partnership in Brent, a body comprising housing associations and the Council, commissioned this study to draw lessons from existing higher density housing to inform the proposed revision to SP17 on residential design in the Local Plan for Brent.
Recommendations For Living at Superdensity.
July 2007
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PRP, HTA, Levitt Bernstein and PTE join forces with Design4homes to produce Superdensity report.
Code for Sustainable Homes
May 2007
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PRP have issued guidance for the Code for Sustainable Homes. For more information please contact our Environmental Services Team details on the download document.
Launch of PRP Book
February 2007
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Place & Home: The search for better housing is a timely consideration of the work of PRP Architects, one of the most successful housing practices in the world today. The book provides the first in-depth analysis of post-war British housing and includes a compelling analysis of PRP’s work, examining and critiquing over five decades of housing in the process.
Callcutt Review, our response.
2007
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'Less Could Mean More - streamlining the development process to achieve better results.' is PRP's response to the Callcutt review of housebuilding delivery.
Corporate Social Responsibility
2007
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In an effort to consider not just the economic impact of our activities, but also take into account our social and environmental impact as well, we have launched our first corporate and social responsibility (CSR) report. We have called it Vision, Values & Responsibility 2007 and plan to produce this every two years.
PRP Unveils New Design Concepts For Housing Families In Cities
2006
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A competition created to enable staff to design high density housing for families in cities has revealed new concepts and ideas which PRP is marketing externally. The results of the competition, Families in the City, show new approaches by architects which reflect modern day lifestyles, including factors such as ethnicity, home working and the changing needs of families over a long period of time.
Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors - 2
2006
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PRP is a member of a consortium lead by Oxford Brookes University for an EPSRC research project to design the outdoor environment to improve quality of life for older people. Contact Anne-Marie Nicholson
NHBC Homein Website
2006
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PRP contributed to the Homein website by developing the MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) and Innovation section of the website.
The London & Quadrant Group Design Guide
2006
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PRP has written a design guide for London and Quadrant Group. In 2005, the London and Quadrant Housing Trust approached PRP to produce a Design Guide. Intended to be an aspirational book, this design guide serves as a tool to demonstrate L&Q's commitment to quality design.
Contact Andy von Bradsky
Extra Care Design Brief for Community Housing Group.
2005
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This design brief was written by PRP for the Community Housing Group and is utilised as a standard document for their EU procurement.
Contact Roger Battersby
In-Patient Facilities for Older People. Health building note 37.
2005
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This publication gives guidance for building or refurbishing dedicated in-patient facilities for older people. The increase in the numbers of older people means that demands on facilities are set to rise. It describes how to build or adapt in-patient facilities that achieve the best practice outlined in the NSF for Older People.
Contact Roger Battersby
Better Neighbourhoods; Making Higher Densities Work
2005
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This research project, carried out by PRP, seeks to identify how the problems in delivering a supply of higher density and higher quality housing can be successfully overcome. It follows a series of recent studies into higher density housing coupled with the need for additional quality housing London and the southeast.
Contact Andy von Bradsky
Decent Homes, Decent Spaces
2005
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Published Notting Hill Housing and Peabody Housing Trusts and co-authored by Sarah Harrison. The report outlines the challenges facing the RSL sector in the provision of high quality green spaces in and around social housing and sets out five case studies to inspire staff and residents to assist in their improvement. www.neighbourhoodsgreen.org.uk
C642 Business case for knowledge management in construction
2005
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A research project part funded by the DTI Partners in Innovation initiative and project managed by CIRIA. A toolkit intended for use by Knowledge Managers needing to make a business case for investment has been produced. Preview
Contact Cathy Blake.
MOSAIC Homes Design Quality Check List.
2004
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Mosaic invited PRP to help develop the role of Design Champion within the organisation. A comprehensive checklist has been published to enable good design. There is an increasing emphasis on good design and the quality of the whole living environment. This publication seeks to address these issues.
Contact Barry Munday
Design Principles for Extra Care. (Fact Sheet)
2004
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Prepared for the housing learning and improvement network by Maurice Heather & Anne-Marie Nicholson. This fact sheet gives essential basic information about key design principles and issues to consider when designing and developing a brief for a new Extra Care Scheme. Case studies illustrate the variety of models that this concept of housing takes and show ways of developing a range of different sites. www.changeagentteam.org.uk.
Knowledge Management in Construction Toolkit
2003
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This research project was part funded by the DTI as part of its Partners in Innovation research funding. It is a toolkit for design practices and construction professionals to utilise and assist their Knowledge Management implementation.
Contact Cathy Blake.
High Density Housing Europe; Lessons for London
2002
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This report was prepared by PRP for the South Thames Housing Group, who commissioned the research to provide good practice on high density housing at a time when the need to build new homes in London and the South East remains a high priority on the political and social agenda.
Contact Andy von Bradsky.
Rethinking Construction Innovation & Research.
2002
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This report is a review of government R&D policies and practices by Sir John Fairclough. Rick Burgess served as an industry consultant for the review. It was commissioned by the Government Departments responsible for sponsorship and regulation of the construction industry, and looks at how the innovative capacity of a company influences its long-term competitiveness and effectiveness. www.dti.gov.uk.
Design Guide for the development of new build accommodation for older people
2001
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This design guide was authored by Anne-Marie Nicholson at PRP and the publication completes a three-year project to update design advice for the Abbeyfield Society. The guide was produced for local Abbeyfield societies in developing new models of accommodation and care for the future.
Universal Design: a manual of practical guidance for architects.
2000
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PRP contributed to this book with both the concept of how universal design should be communicated and by providing diagrams in the book illustrating building work designed by PRP Architects. Maurice Heather , Anne-Marie Nicholson and Lesley Gibbs all contributed to this publication.
Abbeyfield Lecture 2000 Building for Longevity
2000
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A paper written by former chairman Peter Phippen OBE. A personal and informed approach through intelligent and innovative use of design and technology, which ensures that aging, does not defeat us.
Homing in on Excellence
2000
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Market forces are pressuring housebuilders to reconsider their approach to serving their customers. This report, produced in partnership with the Housing Forum, is a commentary on the use of offsite fabrication methods for the UK housing industry . www.constructingexcellence.org.uk
Design Guide for the remodelling and refurbishment of Abbeyfield houses.
1999
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Authored by Anne-Marie Nicholson and with valuable assistance from Roger Battersby and David Housego, this guide was produced in response to the need for specific design guidance for Abbeyfield societies seeking to upgrade, improve or extend their properties. www.abbeyfield.com.
Design for dementia
1998
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PRP’s Peter Phippen co-authored this publication and wrote the section titled; ‘Interpreting ‘home’, the architect’s dilemma. It also features Moorside Care Home in Winchester which was designed by PRP for dementia sufferers, contact Roger Battersby.
Homes for The Third Age – A design guide for extra care sheltered housing.
1997
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Anne-Marie Nicholson is co-author and PRP’s Peter Phippen, Roger Battersby and Maurice Heather are acknowledged for help received. The book is a comprehensive guide to designing extra care sheltered housing covering statistical data on the ‘third age’ and its importance in the future as well as design criteria and checklists.