To begin with a traditional design process and then, at a later stage, attempt to retrofit some form of DfMA means compromising the design to make it fit the system, or creating a non-optimised, inefficient system – resulting in a disadvantaged built asset.. Kit-of-parts architecture.
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.
Emphasis on embodied carbon.It immediately places you within the workplace where you learn practical skills, whilst engaging in the academic work needed to gain professional qualifications.
So a great choice for young people who like to be hands on while they learn.. Apprenticeship progression within Bryden Wood.Our apprentices are part of a learning culture where all non-chartered staff are supported in gaining their chartership through a CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) training scheme.
(In fact, some senior staff members from Bryden Wood sit on the CIBSE Training and Diversity Group, helping to audit CIBSE accredited training schemes at other companies.)Our commitment to learning means that everyone here has the opportunity to study for qualifications, leading to membership of professional bodies.