Sharing best practice with you

We believe in sharing knowledge that helps to promote good design. We also believe in openness, transparency and mutual respect which is why we are committed to sharing our work for the benefit of all.

You can find out more by viewing our publications and reports here.

  • DCFW's Annual Review 2023/24

    2024

  • Designing for Renewable Energy in Wales

    2023

  • Designing for Renewable Energy in Wales - Consultation Summary

    2023

  • DCFW A Culture of Quality 2022

    2023

  • Reimagined

    2022

  • DCFW's Annual Report 2019-21

    2021

  • Design Commission publishes Places for Life II

    2021

  • Design Review Essentials

    2021

  • Consulting the Commission through DCFW's Design Review Service

    2021

  • Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Heritage Design Charrette

    2018

  • Places for Life

    2017

  • Design and Access Statements in Wales: Why, What and How

    2017

  • Board Diversity Case Study Report

    2017

  • Annual Plan 2017 - 18

    2017

  • Site & Context Analysis Guide (2016)

    2016

  • Inclusive Design in the Built Environment

    2016

  • Designing Democracy Inquiry, March 2015

    2016

  • Design Review in Wales 2012-2015

    2015

  • Design Review in Wales 2007 - 2011

    2015

  • Design Review in Wales 2005 - 2007

    2015

  • Design Review in Wales 2003 - 2005

    2015

  • Landmarks Publication

    2015

  • One-page design review essentials guide

    2015

  • Designing for Tall Buildings

    2015

  • Delight in the Everyday

    2014

  • Practice Guidance: Planning for Sustainable Buildings

    2014

  • Design Quality in Local Development Orders

    2012

  • Good Design and the Local Development Plan Process

    2012

  • Designing Wind Farms In Wales

    2007

  • My Square Mile

    2007

  • 10th Anniversary Book

    2000