If we take another look at what the UK government is doing through the Construction Innovation Hub, we can see that they are looking to aggregate construction demand across different departments.
This setup facilitates a more integrated design process, allowing for seamless collaboration and innovation, especially in sustainability efforts.. 2.Role of modern methods of construction in sustainability.
The conversation emphasised the critical link between modern methods of construction (MMC), such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and sustainability.These approaches can significantly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings through more efficient designs and the use of sustainable materials.. 3.. Passivhaus as a sustainability benchmark:.Pablo highlighted Passivhaus as a rigorous standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint.
It represents a robust model for achieving extreme energy efficiency and comfort via airtight building envelopes, high-performance windows, and ventilation with heat recovery.. 4.Importance of early integration of sustainability.
Pablo stressed the necessity of embedding sustainability discussions early in the design process to ensure these principles are deeply rooted in the project.
By doing so, teams can leverage collaborative workshops and iterative processes to refine sustainability goals continually.. 5.This is delivered through the rigorous application of a raft of new and existing principles throughout design, manufacture, construction and operation, applying the value driver of reducing embodied carbon at every opportunity.
Given the amount of carbon generated by construction, the potential benefits of adopting this approach at scale are enormous..The Forge is a building that will not only be aesthetically striking, but also a pleasure to work in and a new standard in environmentally sensitive design.. As such, it will demonstrate in its fabric, form and function, the importance of Design to Value in the future of sustainable construction..
The kit of parts of the entire project.An excerpt from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology' book by Mark Bryden, Professor John Dyson, Jaimie Johnston MBE and Martin Wood.
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