Turn area research into a project brief
Area research becomes useful when it produces a specific project brief. Broad preferences need to be translated into features that can be checked.
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Area research becomes useful when it produces a specific project brief. Broad preferences need to be translated into features that can be checked.
Define the required outcome
Set the intended use, budget, access needs and timing. Distinguish essential conditions from preferences. Use that brief to decide which developments deserve further investigation.
Request the evidence
For shortlisted projects, obtain the current unit information, specification and relevant documents. Record unresolved questions about cost, delivery and use. A well-structured research process should reduce uncertainty, not simply generate more pages to read.