Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm and analyse the laundry design requirements
- Communication is established with the client and information regarding the client needs and expectations is obtained
- Key requirements for laundry are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined
- Project parameters are confirmed
- Site analysis is conducted to assess laundry design requirements and limitations
- Spatial considerations are determined specific to the site and client requirements
- Examine layout options
- Location of current services are identified
- Components for inclusion in laundry are identified
- Range of layout options and traffic flow implications are examined
- Suitability of layout options for space is analysed and limitations and benefits determined
- Environmental implications of the layout are assessed and options reviewed to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved
- Access issues relating the laundry are identified and addressed in layout options
- Select and specify laundry layout
- Layout options are discussed with client and preferences selected
- Required changes to service outlets and waterproofing are identified
- Regulatory requirements relating to laundries are assessed to determine compliance
- Laundry layout and components are documented with specifications detailed
- Cost estimate is calculated and provided for client
- Proposal is communicated effectively to the client and alterations negotiated and confirmed