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Implementing and evaluating good design

Methods to guide design processes, evaluate design proposals throughout the life of projects and help achieve good design outcomes

Aerial view of Parramatta Pool, designed by Grimshaw and ABA. Credit: Peter Bennetts / Government Architect NSW
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These guides support and advocate for good design. They will help you gain maximum value from the design process and make well-informed design decisions about your project.

Implementing Good Design

Achieving good design through 3 key actions: discover, create and deliver.

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Implementing Good Design

Evaluating Good Design

The key considerations for evaluating good design under the 7 Better Placed objectives.

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Evaluating Good Design
Updated 07 November 2023

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