The remaining process steps represented the core fabrication steps to transform raw materials into finished trusses, in addition to some of the largest investments in capital and automation and, therefore, the areas of highest interest.. We built the model itself in AnyLogic, primarily with the process modelling and material handling libraries.
Retaining the value of materials and building assets.. Design strategies for sustainable solutions in construction.Define the metrics for the project from the outset so the whole team knows the goals..
Prepare a material inventory with opportunities to reuse materials.Prepare a Circular Economy Statement which describes the strategies that the project is going to adopt.This ensures everyone is working with the same processes in mind and any risks are known and managed from the outset.. Maximise reuse in the built environment.
The key sustainable construction principle for reducing the quantity of new materials used in the industry is to build less.This is most easily achieved by reusing existing building stock.
Existing buildings have the potential to be refurbished by retaining existing building elements and improving them to suit future uses..
If we have to build new buildings, we must consider how many of the materials can be from reused products, components or buildings.It’s a bit more subdued,’ Obinna Ihejetoh says, ’it feels more real, a bit more like London.’ I ask them about their favourite aspect of the building and in addition to the atrium and cafe, it’s actually a detail that’s a real nod from one architect to another…‘I love the view as you walk down the canal and the building is warped into the Westway,’ says Shaun.
‘The canal curves one way and the road sweeps dramatically in the other direction.It’s just so beautiful in an urban way.’.
Khalifa adds, ‘We’re really young in our profession and are forever learning, so it’s great to see how Bryden Wood have dealt with the Retrofit sympathetically.It’s great to see how they have attempted to do things we wouldn’t have thought of.’.