With a goal of working smarter and more efficiently, standardising elements, which can be repeated without being detrimental to the overall design, is a key part of the solution.
Moreover, Jaimie and Helen explore the critical role of embodied carbon in sustainable architecture and the innovative technologies that are shaping the future of the built environment.Learn about the strategies that are not only advancing sustainable design but are also setting new standards for the industry.. Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.
Integration of sustainability and building physics.Helen Hough emphasises the integration of sustainability and building physics in architectural and engineering projects.The goal is to design buildings that reduce environmental impacts from the early design stages through construction and operation, enhancing both sustainability and building performance.. 2.
Adapting building design for COVID and beyond.The podcast discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced building design, particularly around ventilation and air quality.
There is a focus on balancing increased ventilation, which is necessary for reducing virus transmission, with energy efficiency.
This involves considering both active and passive design strategies to optimise building health without compromising sustainability.. 3.It’s a powerful combination of skill sets that finds innovative solutions to design challenges.
And as you might expect from a leader in tech-led design and construction, the workflows are 100% digital.That’s why we particularly value young people who have grown up with technology, and games such as Minecraft.
Their 3D, “virtual” thinking gives them a head start in the computer modelling that our engineers use.From defining problems and generating creative solutions, then testing and refining those solutions, through to the efficient execution of final assets, the process is digital and forward looking.
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