Construction platforms and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): unlocking the future of construction using digital, data and manufacturing
Embodied carbon in sustainable building design.
If every project was able to reduce embodied carbon by nearly 40% it would revolutionise the industry..The Forge stands as a beacon of what is possible when we rethink design and construction.
Its success is a collaborative triumph, and a reflection of our shared vision for a more efficient, sustainable built environment..Learn more about The Forge.Zig talks with Jaimie Johnston MBE, Head of Global Systems at Bryden Wood, about using data to create better healthcare facilities.They discuss the roles of standardisation and componentisation in meeting future healthcare needs with new technology, as well as the evolution of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).. Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from Zig Rubel's episode below.... 1.
Revolutionising hospital design with digital technology:.'s pioneering work in integrating digital technology with hospital design is a central theme of the podcast.
His approach, which combines 30 years of experience in hospital design and construction with innovative digital solutions, underscores the transformative impact of technology in this field.. 2.
Data-driven approaches in hospital construction:.Based on UKGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings “A framework definition", a typical Cat A office’s building embodied carbon, after the first year of use, would be 75% of the total carbon, whilst the operational carbon would be around 25%.
Although the operational carbon will accumulate overtime, a decarbonised grid will mean that the growth rate will flatten, and after 60 years the embodied carbon will still remain higher than operational carbon, as shown in Figure 2.This means that the focus and the priority should shift from operational to embodied carbon during the design..
Embodied and operational carbon increase in a decarbonised grid scenario.In this context, the request for Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) has increased notably over the last few years.