Design with Distinction The Value of Good Building Design in Higher Education

Research by CABE (2005) emphasises the benefits of investing in the HE estate. This research claims there is a links between new, well-designed buildings and the recruitment, retention and performance of staffs and students within HEIs. This research support a previous research done by Edwards (2000) which claim that good quality HE cannot be supported without good quality environments. This research stress the need for capital investment to modernise and upgrade buildings and equipment as highlighted by SCOP (2002).