Increased programme: Delivering a Passivhaus building can take longer.
Existing buildings have the potential to be refurbished by retaining existing building elements and improving them to suit future uses..If we have to build new buildings, we must consider how many of the materials can be from reused products, components or buildings.
For example, where there are buildings being demolished on site or locally, materials can be sourced from these buildings, refurbished, and then used in the new building.Alternatively, a national circular economy should be developed to enable the sharing of good quality reused products..Many structural elements, such as steel beams or concrete prefabricated floor slabs, have a life expectancy which far outlasts a building’s lifespan.
By knowing these products are going to waste through the demolition of existing buildings, designers can incorporate these components into their design from the outset, using fewer new natural resources and raw materials..Instead of breaking components into smaller pieces and recycling the individual materials, reusing a component in its primary form has a higher value for sustainable construction.
It results in fewer modifications, and less manufacturing and construction.
This uses fewer materials, less energy and minimises environmental impacts.We have become the UK leaders in.
off-site design.and have lately had the opportunity to take our technology-focussed design principles to new market places including Europe, Russia, North America, Asia and Africa.. Mark takes an active role in all aspects of the office but is particularly passionate about the quality of the Architecture and the.
delivery of the ideas and philosophy.Ensuring that communication is clear and unambiguous, so the parties receiving it can generate the maximum benefit..