So we designed a trench system, covered with a grille, to surround all the critical areas, and we extract the air from the trench.
The trouble with this is that it destroys value for the client – it removes the big picture view, which is really important, especially on highly complex and intricate jobs like laboratories or some of the others I’ve described here.Some of the time, we find ourselves having to fix work that has been poorly conceived and carried out because of this way of working.
Systems that simply don’t work.We want to take on entire contracts in order to be able to deliver the complete solution that is best for our clients.We will always be able to deliver the most value when we are engaged at the start of a project.. To learn more about our Design to Value approach to design and construction, sign up for our monthly newsletter here:.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesClick the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.Career adaptability and multiple paths.
Randy advocates for maintaining concurrent careers or 'side courses' that change every seven years.
This approach helps professionals remain agile, develop multiple skills, and have options during economic downturns.We look at how a building gains heat in summer, or loses it in winter; how it requires natural or artificial light; as well as issues like temperature control, moisture and air movement.
Although some of the focus on this topic was lost in the last recession, the industry’s renewed commitment to sustainability in design is intensifying.This is in large part due to the climate emergency and our need to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
However, it’s also due to our simple desire to create the best buildings we can; those which promote health and well-being for occupants, and are comfortable, durable and safe to use.. WELL building standards and passive design.As in so many other areas of our lives, COVID-19 has created new challenges within the architecture and design space, with clients now regularly requesting COVID-secure design.
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