--- title: T levels - Design --- [Skip to content](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#main-content) ![t-levels-hero copy-1](https://insight.wates.co.uk/hubfs/t-levels-hero%20copy-1.png "t-levels-hero copy-1") # THE T-LEVELS HUB --- # Design  Students must understand the benefits of good design, including delivering within budget, to product performance  ## [TASK 1](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task1) ## [TASK 2](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task2) ## [TASK 3](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task3) ## [TASK 4](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task4) ## [TASK 5](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task5) ## [TASK 6](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task6) ## [TASK 7](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task7) ## [TASK 8](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#task8) ## [SUBMIT](https://insight.wates.co.uk/design#submit) # TASK 1 Students to put together a presentation covering:   1.  Importance of good design focusing on energy efficiency – provide example buildings  of which are energy efficient 2.  How design can improve well-being and productivity – show research with sources   3.  Designing for efficiency – provide good and bad examples  of building design The presentation should be focused on imagery, construction details and drawings, and real-life examples. Sources for all information should be referenced.     Site manager to arrange for T Level student to meet with the Design manager and explore how these points have been applied to their current site. ## OUTPUT Presentation to include 3 points above. Have a discussion with the Design Manager (to be arranged by the Site Manager) about how it relates to the current site. Resource Library for Task 1 - [The value of good design](https://insight.wates.co.uk/hubfs/T-LEVELS/the-value-of-good-design%20topic%208%20task%201.pdf?hsLang=en) - [What 'net zero carbon buidlings' means for practices and developers](https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/what-net-zero-carbon-buildings-means-for-practices-and-developers) - [What It Means to Make Good Architecture](https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/what-it-means-to-make-good-architecture_o) # TASK 2 ##### Students to put together a presentation covering:   1.  Architectural thought processes and ideologies – using examples through history showing how architecture has evolved through to modern times   2.  The role of the contractor – how construction timescales have changed over time, including techniques for improving the speed of construction.   3.  Integration of building services – use a laboratory/hospital example to showcase your understanding  importance  of this.  The presentation should be focused on imagery, construction details and drawings, and real-life examples. Sources for all information should be referenced.    Discuss the presentation with the design manager (site manager to arrange) and explore how these points have been applied to your current site.  ## OUTPUT To produce a PowerPoint presentation on the 3 above points. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 2 - [Form follows function](https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Form_follows_function) - [Theory in Architecture: Form follows function](https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/2021/02/19/a3347-theory-in-architecture-form-follows-function/) - [Is Architecture only about aesthetics?](https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/2021/05/14/a4182-is-architecture-only-about-aesthetics/) - [Building services](https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_services) # TASK 3 Students to put together a report covering:   - - -  What is Net Zero Carbon and how do organisations seek to achieve it? Identify and explain three sustainable technologies and/or approaches that are currently being used.   -  Explain the role of the Government in the Net Zero Carbon agenda  - Explain the difference between Embodied and Operational carbon   -  What is biodiversity and why is it important?   -  Explain the role of CDM Regulations (2015) and ‘Safe by Design’.   - How are the above being explored and reported on your site? Speak to Site Manager or Sustainability Team for further information.  ## OUTPUT To present this as written work in PowerPoint or Word Doc (Max 3000 words) – use examples. Sources for all information should be referenced.  Please  submit using the form at the bottom of the page. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 3 - [Design in the Historic Environment](https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/design-in-the-historic-environment/) - [Products and technology](https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/business/energy-efficiency/products-technology/) - [The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015](https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm) - [What 'net zero carbon buildings' means for practices and developers](https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/what-net-zero-carbon-buildings-means-for-practices-and-developers) - [Structuring mixed use schemes - overview](https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/property/document/393788/5K7H-2JJ1-F18C-408Y-00000-00/Structuring_mixed_use_schemes_overview) - [Work at height](https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/index.htm) - [Factors affecting planning permission: Your neighbours](https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/responsibilities/planning-permission/factors-affecting-planning-permission-your-neighbours) - [Large construction project financing: investment loan for construction](https://esfccompany.com/en/articles/construction/large-construction-project-financing-investment-loan-for-construction/) # TASK 4 Students to put together a report based on the host site covering:   1.  Functionality of design and construction (explain the function over form design consideration)   2. The significance of “the site” and how this impacts design? (End users, location and purpose, etc)  3. Consider:   4. Sustainability   5. Ground   6. Utilities   7. Temporary works   8. Restrictions and rights   9. Social constraints   10. Neighbors’ rights – shared access, not being overlooked   11. Local community objections   12. Green space requirements   13. Environmental requirements   14. Mixed and balanced development.   15. Explain the planning process in the UK (provide rough timelines for approval). Explain the five key considerations when looking for planning approval.    16. Identify two alternative ways projects can be funded (Private and Public)   17. Consider how budgets are prepared and then tracked.     Sources for all information should be referenced.    ## OUTPUT To produce a report and submit using the form at the bottom of the page. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 4 - [Form follows function](https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Form_follows_function) - [Theory in Architecture: Form follows function](https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/2021/02/19/a3347-theory-in-architecture-form-follows-function/) - [Is Architecture only about aesthetics?](https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/2021/05/14/a4182-is-architecture-only-about-aesthetics/) - [Contaminated land for construction](https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Contaminated_land_for_construction) - [Borehole](https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Borehole) - [Permitted development rights and the green belt](https://resi.co.uk/advice/planning-permission/permitted-development-rights-green-belt) - [Restrictive covenant](https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/6-107-7156?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true) # TASK 5  Students to produce a presentation on the considerations for and the importance of equality and inclusivity in design and construction.     Consider the following points   1.  Access   2. Safety   3. Community Engagement   4. Visual Aesthetic   5. Lighting and Acoustics   6. Function – Ergonomics   ## OUTPUT To produce a PowerPoint presentation on the above 6 points and submit using the form at the bottom of the page. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 5 - [Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m) - [The Equality Act and how it shapes the built environment](https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/archive/the-equality-act-and-how-it-shapes-the-built-environment-10-10-2017/) # TASK 6  Students to produce a two-page case study on the importance of  - Indoor Air Quality,  - Thermal Comfort,   - Lighting and Acoustics.    Provide examples of good and bad practices. ## OUTPUT To produce a 2-page case study on the above points and submit using the form at the bottom of the page. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 6 - [The ventilation system - there is no alternative](https://passipedia.org/planning/building_services/ventilation/the_ventilation_system_-_there_is_no_alternative) - [Mood Changers: Why Lighting is The Most Important Design Feature](https://www.archdaily.com/898849/mood-changers-lighting-design-101-nil-why-lighting-is-the-most-important-design-feature) # TASK 7 To produce a markup of the RIBA Plan of Work (1 Page), identifying key stages and explaining the importance of each stage.    # TASK 8 Students to put together a case study covering:   1. 1. 1.  Explain what the circular economy is and its role in the construction industry  2.  Provide examples of embodied carbon measurements for key materials   3.  Why is life cycle assessment important and how can it impact the project?   ## OUTPUT To present as written work in Word or Powerpoint (Max 1500 words) – use examples. Sources for all information should be referenced. Please refer to the Resources provided below to help with this task.  Resource Library for Task 8 - [RICS](https://www.rics.org/news-insights) - [10 Essential Facts about Building Life Cycle Assessment](https://www.oneclicklca.com/10-essential-facts-about-building-life-cycle-assessment/) - [Circular economy guidance for construction clients](https://insight.wates.co.uk/hubfs/T-LEVELS/Circular-Economy-Report%20TOPIC%208%20TASK%208.pdf?hsLang=en) ###### Resource Library for Task 8 ## RICS [FIND OUT MORE](https://www.rics.org/news-insights) ### 10 Essential Facts about Building Life Cycle Assessment [FIND OUT MORE](https://www.oneclicklca.com/10-essential-facts-about-building-life-cycle-assessment/) ### Circular economy guidance for construction clients [FIND OUT MORE](https://insight.wates.co.uk/hubfs/T-LEVELS/Circular-Economy-Report%20TOPIC%208%20TASK%208.pdf?hsLang=en) ## SUBMIT YOUR WORK Please use the form below to submit all your work for this module. --- [GO BACK TO THE T LEVELS HUB](https://insight.wates.co.uk/t-levels?hsLang=en) [![wates-white-logo](https://insight.wates.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/wates-white-logo.png?width=150&height=62&name=wates-white-logo.png "wates-white-logo")](http://wates.co.uk) Wates House Station Approach, Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SW 01372 861000​ [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wates/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/watesgroup/) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/WatesGroup) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/WatesGroupUK/) ## CREATING TOMORROW TOGETHER Copyright © 2026, Wates