The solutions may be different, but the principles we are exploring here have very positive ramifications for other areas.. Local/central government: the principle of making information interoperable and shareable, or policies more machine-readable and rules-based, while smoothing flow of information ‘before use’, is applicable in many areas: domestic planning, perhaps, where we could unblock permitted development and focus more on sustainable development; or major infrastructure projects where incompatible information systems breed wasted time and resources.. Local plans: are all based on evidence, which is all based on data.
Normally, having fewer people in a building would allow ventilation rates to be reduced, making a building more energy efficient.However, in order to reduce the risk of viral spread within the building we have to increase ventilation rates as far as practically possible, so that the occupants have more fresh air.. A higher ventilation rate, whether it is via natural or mechanical ventilation, will result in an increased demand on heating in cooler weather, and increased demand on cooling in warmer weather.
This may be exacerbated in a mechanical ventilation system where we’ve had to disable the heat recovery device.Extra heating or cooling not only adds to our energy bills, but it also puts more pressure on hitting our carbon reduction targets..In the short term, the UK will see more warmer weather as we head from spring into summer.
Opening windows in naturally ventilated buildings is accepted behaviour on warm days.But now it’s important to open the windows before people start to come into the building, and to let the building air at the end of the working day.
Longer office hours – in order to enable social distancing – will mean windows are typically open in the early morning.
Heating systems will battle to heat buildings in the cool mornings, as the heat escapes out of open windows..It allows for fast, accurate, low-carbon frames, and efficient MEP design and installation, addressing previous concerns while enhancing efficiency and sustainability.. 2.
Standardisation at component level with endless configuration:.Platform II standardises at the component level, allowing for complete freedom at the asset level, akin to IKEA's business model.
This method uses simple commodities like standard steel sections and in situ concrete with highly optimised interfaces manufactured at scale.It supports endless configuration possibilities, enabling a wide range of designs and uses from a single kit of parts.