PRACTICE
How can Animal-Aided Design be applied in planning procedures?
Animal-Aided Design can be used for project-based planning and in the context of urban planning.
In the context of project-based planning, the Animal-Aided Design method can be used to plan measures for animals in urban developments. These can be projects such as housing construction, for example the construction of apartment buildings, but also the planning of commercial properties. Animal-Aided Design can also be used in the planning of public buildings such as museums (see example of Biotopia). It is important for planning with Animal-Aided Design that the decision on target animal species for which measures are to be planned is made in the first planning phase (HOAI phases 1 and 2).
The Animal-Aided Design method is not only applicable for new construction projects, but can also be used to plan animal-friendly measures in refurbishment projects, such as climate adaptations or building modernization. A change in the maintenance procedures of the greenspace around properties can also be used to create a habitat for certain animal species – see brochure “Animal-Aided Design in the Living Environment” (only in German).
Animal-Aided Design can also be used on a larger spatial scale, for example when planning a new urban district or an industrial estate. Here, the Animal-Aided Design method is used to develop proposals as to which measures can be implemented by developers for which animal species (e.g. the Schumacher Quarter Airport Tegel project, Berlin).
At the urban planning level, Animal-Aided Design can be used to plan measures for target species in such a way that sufficiently large populations are created and that the individual sub-populations are sufficiently connected, both each other and with populations outside the city.
LICENSING
The Animal-Aided Design (AAD) method is a registered word mark and a copyrighted planning tool developed by Studio Animal-Aided Design.
Content such as species profiles, planning modules, and methodological tools may only be used with permission. This licensing model enables a quality-assured, collaborative, and controlled use.
PROJECT-BASED LICENSE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTENT
Purpose: Use of selected AAD content (e.g. species profiles, habitat descriptions, planning modules) for a specific project.
- Conditions: Attribution to Studio AAD (see below); no transfer to third parties; no publication without prior written approval
- Scope: Valid for one clearly defined project and application
- Fee: Flat license fee per project for selected content; optional – additional consulting services billed separately
PROJECT-BASED LICENSE FOR FULL METHODOLOGY
Purpose: Application of the AAD methodology (e.g. for the development of a biodiversity strategy, DGNB certification, or municipal planning) within a specific project.
- Conditions: Attribution of Studio AAD as methodological partner; coordination on the methodological approach (feedback loop); after project completion, a quality assurance process is conducted by Studio AAD. License holders submit relevant documentation on their use of the method. Upon successful review, a certificate of AAD-compliant implementation will be issued. Optional: short review phase or methodological support
- Scope: One-time use within the framework of a single project
- Fee: Project-specific fee (flat rate or based on effort)
PARTNERSHIP LICENSE (LONG-TERM USE)
Purpose: Recurring use of the AAD methodology and content by offices, municipalities, or institutions.
- Conditions: Attribution to Studio AAD (“Used with permission from Studio AAD”); compliance with core methodological principles; participation in an annual review or exchange process
- Scope: Unlimited duration, with annual review and optional renewal; use of AAD content (e.g. species profiles, methodological tools, database) in an unlimited number of projects
- Quality Assurance: Annual sample check by Studio AAD (submission of one project for review); option for consultation, training, or further development
- Fee: Annual license fee (scaled according to number of projects and office size); optional – discounted flat rates for additional services
- Termination: Mutual termination with three months’ notice; immediate termination in case of serious breach of license terms
USAGE RESTRICTIONS (APPLICABLE TO ALL LICENSE TYPES)
- The term “Animal-Aided Design” may only be used if the implementation is carried out in direct consultation with Studio AAD or covered by a valid license agreement.
- AAD content may not be shared with third parties, copied, or published without prior written consent.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTION FORMULATION
When using AAD content, the following bilingual attribution must be included – depending on the language context:
- German: Basierend auf der Methode Animal-Aided Design (Studio Animal-Aided Design) – verwendet mit Genehmigung.
- English: Based on the methodology of Animal-Aided Design (Studio Animal-Aided Design, Germany) – used with permission.
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