RESIT BRIEF 1 Concern about global warming has meant that architects and designers are expected to become more aware of the environmental impact of their work. Explain what is meant by “environmental impact” in relation to the work of designers working within the built-environment and review the approaches being taken by the government* to encourage better practice. Your discussion should be between 1500 and 2000 words and will probably comment on changes to building regulations and the energy costs of processing and transporting building materials, among other aspects. • Note: This discussion is assumed to relate to the UK governments actions in respect to the environment but if you wish to make reference to another nation’s policy you may. Please identify clearly the sources of information you are using in all cases. ASSESSMENT COMPONENT: 2 RESIT BRIEF 2 Interior designers are frequently involved with the use of colour, texture or signage to help users of their spaces orientate themselves and find their way. The schematic plan below is of the concourse of a major city-centre railway station. There are entries/exits from it to the main intercity platforms, the local suburban services, the adjacent bus station, the underground and, of course, the street. Visitors may arrive at the concourse from any one of these and may wish to leave by any other one. Their ability to do this easily may depend on the decisions made by the interior designer. You are asked to propose a means of giving guidance to visitors unfamiliar with the layout of the space, who may be disabled or be with children or carrying luggage. Some may not be able to read the local language (assumed to be English). You should consider that these spaces are often very crowded and your proposal should acknowledge this. The space is approximately 30m wide and 25m deep and the internal height of the space is nowhere less than 6m. To intercity platform To suburban platforms ? ? ?To bus station ?To underground ?Ticket office ? ? High Street entrance 1 High Street entrance 2 and Taxi rank The proposal should outline the range of problems you have considered and explain the reasons for your specific solution.