In addition to volumetric solutions, many other different MMC methods including flat-pack and componentised systems are primarily prefabricated and are often grouped under the umbrella term “Offsite”..
We can use that data when considering sustainability in our designs to give a very detailed, current understanding of what the electricity grid is, and what that means for buildings.. We can also use their predictions to understand how the grid is going to decarbonise over the next five to ten years.Importantly, the trajectory for that decarbonisation looks healthy.
What it really comes down to is different scenarios, related to levels of investment, and what that will consist of.Decarbonisation of the electricity grid is a very large-scale endeavour.Massive wind turbines, all the way through to the PV panels on individual homes; all of these elements contribute to the electricity carbon factor and will play an important role in creating a more sustainable future.. Net zero by 2050.
It’s true that not every building is going to be net zero at the moment.We’re designing with the government’s 2050 net-zero carbon objective in mind, and we’re on track to meet that goal.
We’re designing to maximise use of the decarbonised grid.
The foundation of our approach to sustainability is based on using lean, passive design methods.Increased competition means life science businesses and labs must be exceptional places to work, and of course they must also impress current and prospective customers and the regulator..
Together, this often means good transport connections, high-spec and high-tech spaces, lots of internal and external glazing, environments that are comfortable (e.g.temperature, humidity, lighting, noise, ergonomics) and which provide a variety of break-out and social areas.
Hence, while some conversions may look particularly cheap or quick to deliver, a poorly located or unattractive lab in a rundown office building could struggle in the long run..At Bryden Wood, our architects and engineers work closely with life science businesses, tenants, and developers to quickly translate scientific, technological, and business requirements (both current and future) into compliant and productive lab designs.