When public money is being spent at such scale, the opportunity to increase benefits across the piece while also making the money go further is surely one that we should seize.. A proven approach.
It’s true that not every building is going to be net zero at the moment.We’re designing with the government’s 2050 net-zero carbon objective in mind, and we’re on track to meet that goal.
We’re designing to maximise use of the decarbonised grid.The foundation of our approach to sustainability is based on using lean, passive design methods.It’s only after passive design strategies are considered that we look at efficient equipment selections, renewable technology and low/zero carbon technology.
In other words, when we look towards sustainable design, the focus on sustainable architecture must come before the focus on sustainable services..Operational carbon - industry benchmarks.
The second part of the net-zero carbon equation is the operational carbon, for which there are currently fewer benchmarks.
These are still in development by the industry.Discover how reference design circumvents the need to start from scratch for each project, thereby saving time and reducing costs.
It avoids unnecessary variation that adds expense without value, focusing instead on efficiency and operational effectiveness.. Client-specific flexibility:.Gain insights into how reference design varies based on client or sector needs, with examples from the Ministry of Justice and the healthcare sector, demonstrating the adaptability and customisation of the approach..
Enhanced design process:.Understand how reference design amplifies benefits, allowing for extensive stakeholder engagement and the integration of best practices into a repeatable design, leading to improvements in asset operation and maintenance..
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