Increased design cost and complexity: It requires specific detailing of the envelope, high quality of construction and specific performance testing in order to get the building certified..
By generating waste we are throwing away resources that are often only lightly, or sometimes never, used.By moving to a regenerative model of reusing products multiple times, we facilitate waste reduction by using fewer natural resources.
In addition, we support natural processes, use less water, increase biodiversity and replenish biological materials.This is one of the most powerful ways we can tackle climate change.. What is the circular economy in sustainable construction?.The principles of a circular economy involve planning ahead for the reuse of products, materials and resources to minimise waste.
The key design principles are shown below:.Only once circular design principles are fully integrated can residual waste be identified and managed in a responsible manner to maximise its highest value..
This is entirely applicable to sustainable construction practices..
There are many benefits of adopting circular economy principles to create a more.Sher has, in fact, led the team in the design of the two pioneering, web-based, open source configuration apps on which Jami Cresser-Brown is also working: the Innovate UK funded project for the rapid design of primary schools, as well as the design accelerator for systemised housing in London supported by the GLA.. ‘Elite contributes not just software engineering skills,’ says Langley, ‘but also a creative perspective on software development.
Her approach and impact is apparent in each of the apps and tools that the team creates, and has led to the establishment of a unique capability within Bryden Wood.’.In 2017 Sher was also invited by Conscious Cities (Conference No.
2) to give a talk on the potential and possible implementation of VR technologies in the construction industry, which she says, ‘initialised a great discussion around the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and the AEC industry.’.In 2018 she initiated a public industry event hosted by Bryden Wood in collaboration with Simply Rhino, highlighting Bryden Wood’s unique data analysis and VR work, developed by Sher’s team, which ultimately enables what she describes as a '“tailored” use of VR, mobile and desktop applications, and solves various common issues faced by the industry in dealing with model and data transfer between BIM and VR/mobile/desktop platforms.’.