Importance of early integration of sustainability.
- MEP co-ordination.Conclusions for the industry.
Timber is a renewable material that has the potential to help decarbonise new buildings.However, should the industry move towards using more timber construction, local supply may not be able to meet demand leading to a less sustainable product..The technical difficulties don’t eliminate the use of engineered timber but it’s clear there are many challenges that require more complex integration and technical knowledge than conventional construction systems..
The application of timber is wide reaching from engineered timber solutions to simple uses of lumber in isolated instances.The right type and application of timber needs to be considered alongside the building typology.
However, our prevailing view is that timber is the best structural option, particularly in designs driven by carbon.
Timber should be used in low rise buildings such as residential, schools and retail, and could be introduced as upper storeys on a variety of taller builds mixed with other construction systems.Breaking down silos in architecture and engineering.
Martin highlights the importance of integrating multidisciplinary expertise within Bryden Wood to regain control over the design process.By bringing architects, engineers, coders, and data analysts together under one roof, Bryden Wood fosters collaboration and innovation, streamlining the development of high-value solutions.. 3.
Challenging the client brief for better outcomes.A recurring theme is Bryden Wood’s practice of questioning and refining client briefs.