This episode also tackles the pertinent issue of designing buildings in the post-COVID era, focusing on ventilation, air quality, and the balance between energy efficiency and occupant health.
There are also health and safety risks from mould spores or people slipping on surface water.Working closely with Grahams, MSL and Saunders Boston, Bryden Wood used AnTherm software along with finite difference numerical modelling, building thermal modelling and probabilistic weather data, to assess condensation risk.
As a result, design changes could be made to reduce condensation.. As these two excellent new facilities open their doors, the communities that they serve can feel the benefits of a well-managed indoor climate, and the client can be confident that they have assets that manage energy efficiently.Engineering matters.Engineering is an important part of Bryden Wood, and the wider UK Economy.An Engineering UK survey found that no less than 27% of enterprises in the UK are engineering-related, with the sector growing in size by 5.6%, from 2015 to 2016.
The industry already generates 23% of the UK’s total turnover and employs 5.6 million people, but more are needed.In fact, there’s an annual shortfall of around 59,000 graduates and technicians against available roles.
This shortfall is acutely felt in construction because trained engineers are often lured away into the tech industry where their ability to think around a problem, and solve technical challenges is highly prized.. Engineering within Bryden Wood.
At Bryden Wood, engineers are key members of integrated teams and work closely with architects, computational designers, data analysts and mathematical modellers.We worked together to create a responsible development that minimised impact on the neighbours who had enjoyed open land behind their properties for many years.
Our aim was to deliver a scheme that added value to the lives of the local community..The developer’s forward-looking objective of creating a desirable community of rental apartments has informed a demographic spread within the resident community.
Occupancy within the development has remained at 100% since its completion and there is a waiting list, with many residents requesting to purchase their properties outright.The active engagement of the community within the local area and their pride in the development is testament to the positive social impact of the project..
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