Rather than a brief or a set of specifications, the design process is orchestrated at a higher level of Problem Statement and Value Drivers.
A library of manufacturing blocks as defined elements of process (which we call CHIPs).Real time data exchange between simulated systems across multiple devices.
Data visualisations and analytics for manufacturing optimisation.Our vision is to use F.R.A.C to develop our Platform Approach to designing homes, offices, hospitals, schools and other buildings in a new and innovative way, with a kit of parts approach delivered using robotic technology.. We have already prototyped the robotic manufacture of components from our Platform system and our aim is not only to realise construction projects through robotic technology, but also to share our learnings with the industry and to make the building blocks of F.R.A.C available under open source license during 2020.. Read more about P-DFMA.How can we balance COVID-19, climate change and our energy bills?.As businesses get ready to reopen their office buildings while keeping to social distancing measures, what might the impact be on energy efficiency in those buildings – and the climate emergency?.
Before COVID-19, the climate emergency was very prominent in the media, and the UK was the first major country to commit to achieving zero carbon targets by 2050.With the current pandemic, however, the focus on buildings is moving away from energy efficient buildings, and towards healthy buildings.
But can we have both?.
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has just released a. set of documents.As platforms ‘lock down’ the set of component specifications that sit behind design, this reduces the set of technical variables and requirements.
This immediately standardises the process and streamlines the range of technical compliance as a result.Plus, with choices in the assembly, architectural outcomes can still be recognisably different and tailored..
At Bryden Wood, starting with productivity-led value drivers, we developed a hybrid steel and concrete mid span platform (Platform II).We then proved the concept on the design and delivery of The Forge, a commercial building for Landsec, the first ‘platform’ building..
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