Links: architecture, urban design and planning
Below are a series of useful links related to Conservation, Urban Design and Trees.
Please note the London Borough of Hackney accepts no responsibility for external websites.
Abacus Construction Index
Abacus Construction Index is a directory of recommended online resources for UK architects, engineers and other construction professionals. This excellent site contains many very useful links.
The Architecture Foundation
The Architecture Foundation is the UK’s leading independent architecture centre.
The Architecture and Urbanism Unit
The Architecture and Urbanism Unit has contributed design guidance to the draft London Plan and is championing good design in the GLA and functional bodies' own property developments.
Architecture Week
Promoting a week of architectural events in June, including tours, exhibitions and open house at various architectural practices.
British Standards Institution
Information about British Standards including the standard for work to trees
British Urban Regeneration Association
BURA is the leading independent organisation concerned with the renewal of towns and cities. It brings together a broad cross-section of members and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on urban regeneration.
Building Design
Weekly newspaper for architects.
Building for Life
Building for Life is a commitment to the quality of new homes made by three partners:
• the house-building industry, represented by the House Builders Federation
• the government, represented by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
• the campaigners, represented by the Civic Trust
Building for Life works in association with Design for Homes.
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
Centre for construction expertise, providing consultancy, testing and information services
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
CIRIA
A UK based research association concerned with improving the performance of all involved in construction and the environment
Civic Trust
The Civic Trust, a national environmental charity, is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life in our towns, cities and villages. It works to deliver practical programmes and projects. It undertakes research and campaigns for changes in government policy and public attitudes towards urban areas.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
CABE is the champion for architecture in England. Our function is to promote high standards in the design of buildings and the spaces between them.
County Surveyors Society of the UK
Representing the Directors of Strategic Planning, Transportation, Environment, Waste Management & Economic Development functions throughout the UK
Department of Transport, Environment and the Regions
See: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Designs for Homes
A well illustrated round-up of recent housing schemes
Design for London
A campaign for better, bolder architecture & urban design in London
Directgov
Website of the UK Government, including details on the Disability Discrimination Act.
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC)
This is an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people.
Free Form
Free Form is unique in providing the full range of arts and creative services for the built environment to place art at the heart of urban regeneration.
Government Office for London
Information about Government's role on planning. Information about UDP departures, TPO appeals, strategic planning & PPG with specific reference to London
Greater London Authority
Information about GLA responsibilities, Spatial Development Strategy, and London Development Agency
Her Majesty's Stationery Office
The site contains the full text of all Public and Local Acts of the UK Parliament, the Explanatory Notes to Public Acts, Statutory Instruments and Draft Statutory Instruments; and Measures of the General Synod of the Church of England.
Local Government Association
Information about Planning policy
The Local Government Ombudsmen
The Local Government Ombudsmen investigate complaints about councils and certain other bodies.
London Open House
LOH is a registered educational charity devoted to London, its architecture, its inhabitants and visitors. Open House uses London as a living architectural exhibition with enormous opportunities for education and enjoyment. LOH programmes include the annual weekend event, when 500-600 buildings open up across the capital, and many other events.
Online Planning Offices
Provides listings and website links to all council planning offices in the UK
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Holds all circulars, consultation papers and news releases about planning including all PPGs, guidance on design, etc.
Planning Inspectorate
Appeals and other planning information.
Planning in London
Website for the London Planning Development Forum.
Planning (magazine)
News about planning issues nationwide.
Planning Officers Society
The society represents chief planners for English local authorities. Its aim is to ensure that planning makes a major contribution to achieving sustainable developments
The Planning Portal
The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.
Resource for Urban Design Information
For key information in urban design.
The Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects, with 30,000 members, exists to further the cause of architecture in politics and culture, in the UK and internationally. The RIBA site is for members and other architects to keep up with professional practice matters. Includes details of the RIBA Library and bookshop.
The Royal Institute of British Architects: On-line Directory of Practices
RIBA Client Services help clients commission an architect for their project. There are a range of services to assist you with the selection of the right architect, whatever the scale of your project.
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
The professional body for Chartered Surveyors
Royal Town Planning Institute
The professional body for Town Planners.
RTPI Planning Consultants Directory
Addresses & contact details for planning consultants
Secured by Design
Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out crime' by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
Town & Country Planning Association
Urban Design London
Urban Design London (UDL) is a new way of delivering the design agenda in London. It is a not for profit company established by the 33 London Boroughs in response to the strategic challenges to urban realm quality posed by the continuing unprecedented growth of London.
Urban and Economic Development Group
URBED (Urban and Economic Development Group) is a leading independent research and consultancy firm specialising in the fields of urban regeneration, local economic development, sustainability and urban design.
Upkeep
Upkeep helps people learn how to look after buildings.
Page updated: 21 Dec 2007