Early identification of
themes and strategies enhances both interpretative & sustainable
design. Review of existing facilities, operations, and policies
identifies opportunities for renewal.
Consulting to cultural institutions and similar clients,
and sub-consulting to design firms. |
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- Evaluation of site facilities vis-à-vis institution’s
mission and message
- Conceptual master-planning of new or renovated outdoor educational
and interpretive projects
- Site-specific interpretive design
concepts
- Liaison with artists,
scientists, visitor-studies and public-relations firms, etc.
- Guidelines for thematic coordination of physical materials, forms,
styles, color schemes, plant types, etc.
- Written materials
for exhibits, self-guided tours, catalogs, and review of
existing or draft materials.
- For select projects,
full design development of site-specific interpretive
outdoor places
- Site selection guidelines, review of proposed sites for sustainability
issues
- Planning: conceptual guidelines; sustainability master-plans; review
of existing proposals
- Design development: strategic review of plans (building and landscape)
- Prioritization among potential sustainability improvements
- Operation and maintenance: sustainability review of current or proposed
practices
- Strategic review of sustainability impacts of proposed or existing
codes,
ordinances, zoning, and policies
Many of these services are appropriate
as “pre-design” planning,
giving thematic and graphic results suitable for fund-raising, educational
and publicity campaigns. In many cases, MEANINGFUL PLACES can
coordinate design development with in-house or local professionals, which is
especially appropriate
for both interpretive and sustainable projects.
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