Residents could easily get out of their property and into the natural environment, while still feeling safe..

Further, all our projects are based on ‘lean design’ with the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) where feasible (‘build less’).. Reusing buildings can produce a substantial saving in embodied carbon, but the quantum depends on the extent of the refurbishment.On the other hand, a reduced scope of refurbishment, which does not include a façade and HVAC systems upgrade, can mean that operational carbon emissions are high due to the inefficient performance of the building..

Analysis of different refurbishment options: from retrofit to new construction.The question is: which is the correct level of refurbishment to ensure that the embodied carbon benefit outweighs the reduced operational carbon performance?Light refurbishment, retaining as much of the building as possible?

Or a deeper retrofit, which retains only certain structural elements?.Bryden Wood has carried out an operational and embodied carbon analysis on three different levels of intervention on an existing commercial building:.

Light-touch refurbishment, which includes only an upgrade of MEP equipment, windows and ceilings.. A full refurbishment, retaining only structural elements and including MEP upgrade, new façade, finishes and internal partitions.. Full demolition, and construction of a new building..

The calculation consists of a whole life cycle carbon analysis (WLCA) of the three options, including operational and embodied carbon (A-C).There are many elements of built assets that are, or could be, automated or standardised across multiple processes in one or more sectors and industries.

The benefits of standardisation are visible every day in the manufacturing industry, at global scale.We bring them to construction, in our.

Platforms approach to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (P-DfMA).A proven approach.