ABSTRACT
Assessing Feedback from similar projects, best practice research, Post-occupancy Evaluations and performance of systems in use will outline the principles required to develop and finalise a strategic appraisal. The Strategic Brief will record this approach and provide a solid foundation from which the development of the project, if appropriate, can be progressed. The Strategic Brief will not necessarily be a large document, but it will establish the appropriate information required to: understand whether a project is neededselect and scope the project teamset out the strategic objectivesbe approved, signed off and ‘owned’ by the client. The Strategic Definition stage should be considered as ‘beginning with the end in mind’. Typically, the Information developed within the Strategic Brief will include: the client’s strategic objectives, the client’s constraints, requirements and specific needs, and requirements for futureproofing. The Information Exchange required at the Strategic Definition stage comprises: the Strategic Brief.
