The generation of an architectural design begins long before the first sketch is made, and involves many people other than the architect. These pre-design activities are critical for a successful design and should not be overlooked. They are captured in the design brief. The design brief is a message between the clients or users and […]
Life-cycle evaluation is an essential foundation for sustainable design. It covers both life-cycle costing (LCC, financial) and life-cycle assessment (LCA, environmental). The idea is very simple: when comparing alternative strategies for a construction project, donât select the cheapest but the one that performs best in the long term. A durable and efficient building is often […]
âChange does not roll in on the wheels of inevitabilityâ;[1] an axiom, in the context of data, youâd think would either drive or inhibit progress. And youâd be right. This well-rehearsed paradox is playing out relentlessly in the context of the global pandemic and endeavours to disagree on which âscience to followâ in optimising our chances […]
WANTED: People keen to focus on research and real stuff. Serious message below. I just about know who Duncan Cummings is. Just as I was getting to grips with social media, headlines were eclipsed by another single-issue. In addition to returning interesting Google search results, Dominic Cummings if he does nothing else, he fascinates. Apparently. […]
We have just been treated to an address to the nation by Boris Johnston. He has been under pressure to move the country forward through this crisis and to give the people reassurance and hope. In this regard, he was justified in highlighting successes to date: the lockdown has protected the NHS; deaths have been […]