Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Technical Session II
Sources of Consultants
Working with
Architects & Engineers
Give Clear Complete Instructions
n Clear, detailed project brief
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Clear contract
Instructions, review and approvals in writing
Illustrating
n Avoid both zoo and architectural “jargon”
Visualization
n Require understandable early sketches and plans
n Require sketch models or virtual “walk-through” simulations early in
each project, not just as final presentations
n Require cost estimates early in each project
Clash of Cultures
n Don’t be influenced by architectural styles or culture
n Animals and landscape are more important than architectural expression
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Private Zoo Specialist Firms
n Most knowledgeable and up-to-date
n Least available
Mainstream Architects and Engineers
n General technical competence
n Don’t understand zoos or “big picture”
n May be biased by their own culture
Exhibit Designers
n Good for small, detailed projects
n Not usually suitable for master planning
University Staff and Students
n May be good on theory
n Short on practical experience
n Students need strong directions
Other Zoo Professionals
n Good regional knowledge
n Improve regional cooperation
n May not have “big picture”
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