Do we need to model some aspects in more detail?
The data collected on this project is valuable, not because it shows how well the buildings perform against benchmarks, but because the data can influence future projects right now.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.Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions generated by a building over its lifetime, including the processing, manufacture and distribution of building elements, the construction itself, the use of the building, the end-of-life scenarios and opportunities for reuse and recycle.. What does net zero carbon mean?.
Due to the growing pressure in the construction industry, many new developments claim they can achieve net zero carbon emissions.In many cases, they refer to the possibility of achieving net zero carbon in operation only, which means that they do not account for the embodied carbon of the building over its lifecycle.
A net zero carbon building is one that achieves both zero operational (regulated and unregulated) and zero embodied emissions.. Buildings should only be considered net zero carbon if the amount of carbon emissions associated with a building’s products/materials, construction stages, use (including operation) and deconstruction, is zero or negative.This can be achieved via measures to reduce the use or the carbon of individual materials, the implementation of energy efficiency measures, the use of on-site renewables and finally a combination of carbon offset schemes and green Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)..
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