Richard Simpson (he/him)

Gabrielli, Paolo, et al, "The role of Carbon Capture and utilization, Carbon Capture and storage, and biomass to enable a net-zero-CO2 emissions chemical industry.".

My aim is to become BIM Lead within M&E.”.So is it all about computers?.

“Technology is really important to what I do for Bryden Wood.They call younger people like me "digital natives", because we've grown up with computers.In the end though, everything comes back to people.

In meetings with contractors, and other partners, I've had to present my solutions, and work with others to implement them within the overall design.I was really pleased when my manager gave me a data centre project to lead, from the BIM side.”.

So would you recommend apprenticeships?.

“My apprenticeship has shown me what's possible and given me the ambition to go on and do a university degree.The results below on the left, are based on LETI 2020/RIBA2025, and the ones on the right are based on LETI 2030/RIBA 2030.

In both cases of adaptive reuse, the light-touch refurbishment and full refurbishment are more advantageous than new construction..It is important to flag that this trend favouring the reuse of buildings does not necessarily apply to every building.

The results will vary depending on the structural and architectural characteristics of the building and its life expectancy.. Whilst carbon emissions are a key point of decision when considering adaptive reuse, other factors, such as the resilience of the grid, the impact on fuel poverty and wellbeing, the adaptability of the building for a new use (for example converting offices to residential) need to be quantified and added into the discussion..Refurbishing buildings for a more sustainable future.