The Construction Innovation Hub: P-DfMA & the Roadmap to 2030

Engineered timber fits this approach as it can perform as a structural element as well as an architectural finish.

Due to the side effects of COVID-19, physical and mental wellbeing are becoming a key priority for many building developers, designers and construction companies.. Buildings (residential and commercial) are places to live and work but increasingly also to play and move, with a strong focus on physical activity and active lifestyles.Active buildings include changing facilities and bike storage to foster sustainable and healthier modes of transport, prioritise the use of stairs, and have flexible layouts and spaces to accommodate sports activities..

Mental wellbeing can be promoted through healthy design by improving visual quality (daylight levels, views out and adoption of circadian lighting), thermal comfort (improved envelope performance and equipment efficiency, allowing natural ventilation and enabling adaptive comfort via flexible dress codes) and acoustic quality (reducing noise intrusion, and reverberation times, provision of quiet areas, etc.)..Additionally, a biophilic design with a strong connection to nature has multiple healing and psychological benefits to building occupants..Holistic approach to design for wellbeing.

Bryden Wood’s design for wellbeing experience.Bryden Wood has extensive experience in the design of hospitals, residential buildings and offices, all of which are typologies where design for wellbeing is becoming increasingly important.

The following case studies show some of our recent lessons learnt in the design of healthier buildings and the adoption of wellbeing standards..

Healthy architecture and design for wellbeing in healthcare buildings.How could that be acceptable?”.

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mers who are dissatisfied with either the quality they're getting or the value they're getting.”.Johnston says that the biggest value driver of them all is climate change and carbon.