Podcast: The importance of good design in the Built Environment

Posted on: 26 June, 2020

Why is good design so important in the Built Environment? How do you define ‘good’ when it comes to building design? And how does the design part relate to building control?

For the answers to these (and more!), listen to this 20-minute podcast in which our BSc (Hons) Building Control Programme Leader, Jon Hubert outlines his thoughts to UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt.

Listen below:

 

To find out more about Jon’s programme, head to the BSc (Hons) Building Control webpage. Jon is hosting an Open Hour next week where you can ask him any questions you have about the BSc (Hons) Building Control programme. Head to the Open Hour webpage for further details.

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