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Design for Deconstruction Case Study 5: Office building
This is the fifth and final in a series of case studies that use a new methodology to assess the deconstruction potential of new build properties. The case studies and methodology have been funded by the BRE Trust to raise awareness amongst architects, designers and contractors of the potential of Design for Deconstruction (DfD) to … Continue reading “Design for Deconstruction Case Study 5: Office building”
The healthy relationship of Biophilic Design and Post-occupancy evaluation
The health and wellbeing of building occupants is a hot topic. It has been acknowledged that buildings have a direct impact on human wellbeing and happiness, something that is compounded by the large amount of time we spend indoors. With this growing interest has come a move to understand biophilia and its potential to improve … Continue reading “The healthy relationship of Biophilic Design and Post-occupancy evaluation”
Fires In Enclosed Car Parks
A project for Communities and Local Government Sustainable Buildings Division Fires in car parks are fortunately quite rare, but, although there have been few deaths or injuries recorded to date in the UK, there are concerns regarding new and emerging risks from modern cars and alternative fuels. It is essential that the Building Regulations (via Approved … Continue reading “Fires In Enclosed Car Parks”
Dan Rossiter talks upcoming BIM tutorials
BIM is huge in the construction industry at the moment. Never has there been a better time to upskill and develop your knowledge on this topic to really add value to your projects. In this video, Dan Rossiter – one of the specialist BIM Training Managers for the BRE Academy – talks through this topic … Continue reading “Dan Rossiter talks upcoming BIM tutorials”
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Wireless Sensors in Conditioned Based Asset Management
The rate of development of information and communications technology (ICT), sensor technology and data processing systems is creating major opportunities for the development of new services and solutions in a wide range of industrial sectors. In particular it provides the opportunity to significantly improve our understanding of the condition of built environment, and in particular … Continue reading “Wireless Sensors in Conditioned Based Asset Management”
Circular Building Assessment Prototype
A BIM based solution for Resource Productivity – Development, Validation and Trial This article summarises the ongoing technical developments of a user friendly and pragmatic tool for assessing circularity in buildings with varying levels of data and design stage. BAMB Circular Building Assessment, referred as CBA, is a methodology that compares and assesses product and … Continue reading “Circular Building Assessment Prototype”
Update from Myanmar – Article25 Charity Cycle
The next update from my 500 mile cycle ride around Myanmar, undertaking building research and raising money for Article25! Day 3 – heading up north to the countryside We took the 15 hour overnight sleeper train from Yangon to Mandalay. It was certainly an interesting experience. Just like a normal sleeper train, but a lot slower, … Continue reading “Update from Myanmar – Article25 Charity Cycle”