Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Construction | Lucy Homer, Lendlease

I don’t think we can credibly argue that capitalism has not been a key enabler in the rapid technological advancements of the last two to three hundred years.

Metal sinks are often not suitable for chemical discharge, and an epoxy or other material lab sink should be selected.Non-standard sinks come in non-standard sizes, and large lab sinks need to be supported due to the potential for a large mass of water within.

As well as splashbacks, there should be no gaps between lab furniture and lab sinks as dirt can accumulate.The aim is to ensure there’s no surface that can’t be easily reached for cleaning.. Ceilings in labs can help reduce the surfaces for dust to settle on, such as the various high-level services.The counterargument to this is that the ceiling itself is one large dust trap.

In our experience, the ceiling type is dictated by the services; a ceiling can provide a plenum for air distribution at very low air velocity to the room, which is good for labs with a high air change rate, but it can also limit the space for service crossovers and distribution.. One final note is that the colour scheme of a lab can have a big effect on the users, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also for safety reasons.Making walkways a contrasting colour to work areas can help with circulation around the lab, plus help prevent busy scientists from walking into worktops and dropping samples or chemicals..

Structural requirements.

The main issues we have come across for structural engineers have been coordination with services.designing with the community.

building with local materials.. Aside from the self-evident importance of composing buildings that are good for people, the economy and the planet, there is a practical benefit in defining and charting quantitively the social value our built environment can provide.. Design to Value.The multifaceted concept of social value, including social sustainability in architecture, is something Bryden Wood project teams aim to consider at every stage; the most value to the end user and community, the most sustainable solution, the optimum solution for the problem statement.

Each project is unique in what will make up its social value, and where emphasis should be placed for the greatest benefit to the wellbeing of the users, the outcome of the project and to individuals’ lives.. Often in our projects, our view on social value in architecture considers not only the use and outcome of the building, but also aspects beyond the initial value of a new built environment.We look at what makes up that environment, how it’s constructed, and its ability to be reused and adapted over time.