Methods

Choice catalogues

Choice catalogues provide a way to make design choices within a predetermined structure. They are particularly useful for helping people understand the range of options available and provide a way for making choices where large numbers of people are involved.

Choice catalogues can be used to make design choices at a range of levels; from housing layouts to sanitary fittings.

Options available are worked out by the experts in consultation with a small group of residents.

The options are presented in the form of a simple menu made as visual as possible, using photographs or simple sketches. Choices can be costed using a simple points system if necessary.

People make choices based on the catalogue. This may be done individually or in groups using workshop procedures.

 

Fixtures and fittings options

Fixtures and fittings options
Catalogues used by future occupants of a large housing development. Standard choices can be made which have no real cost effect. Residents can choose up to 400 points-worth of other items.

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Contributors: Bill Hallsall. Henry Sanoff.