What We Do

Insight Design and Assessment Services specialises in the design and assessment of urban, rural, and natural environments.

We are frequently engaged by decision makers, designers, developers, and communities to provide specialist advice on landscapes and places and the way that particular projects and activities may affect those visual environments. This advice is typically provided in terms of expert analysis, design input, or impact assessment.

Our Process

project
phases

how we
can assist

Project
Feasibility

  • application scoping
  • context analysis/ mapping

Design +
Planning

  • design development
  • visualisations/ modelling
  • analysis for strategic planning

Application +
Engagement

  • impact assessment
  • stakeholder engagement

Authority
Decision-Making

  • peer review
  • IR response

Appeal +
Mediation

  • design refinement
  • mediation advice
  • expert evidence
Analysis

Analysis

We employ advanced methods to analyse existing and planned visual environments, including character analysis, visibility mapping, and visualisations.

We provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and constraints of each unique environment.

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Design

We adopt placemaking principles and systems theory to develop responsive urban design and landscape architecture solutions for a wide range of projects.

We are frequently involved with the review of design outcomes and the development of design principles for complex projects.

Assessment

Assessment

We provide considered and robust assessment of the potential impacts of various projects and activities (including: various community, residential and commercial developments; transport, electricity, and telecommunications infrastructure; solar and wind farms; and extractive industries).

We frequently provide expert evidence to the Planning & Environment Court of Queensland.