And yet, once all of the cross-departmental pipelines were put into Uniclass, a great deal of cross-department commonality was revealed.

This in turn reduces the load on the foundations, allowing a further reduction in materials used in the substructure.Lean design places a renewed emphasis on optimum sizing, without unnecessary redundancies or capacities.

This is an important component of sustainable architectural design..Using fewer materials overall means less embodied carbon in the extraction of raw materials and their fabrication into building products.There is also a direct correlation with producing less waste both in the fabrication process and on site, meaning that low carbon design also saves precious materials.

With the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), we can know the exact quantities of materials required, which limits over-ordering to site, and aids sustainable construction.Using a DfMA strategy allows for deployment of resources and materials to be carefully pre-planned, making it even easier to monitor and limit over-spend..

When you need fewer materials, there is less to be transported to site, meaning fewer transport movements, lower emissions and a reduction in local air pollution.

There can also be less packaging used.The takeaway calls for a balanced approach that addresses immediate architectural needs while advocating for systemic changes in the criminal justice system.At Bryden Wood, we believe in a holistic approach to healthy buildings and wellbeing in architecture, offering:.

• ​the best air quality.• ​thermal, visual and acoustic comfort.

•​ hygiene standards.•​ biophilia and access to nature.