This is being achieved using a highly automated design, and a design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) approach.

The kit of parts of the entire project.An excerpt from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology' book by Mark Bryden, Professor John Dyson, Jaimie Johnston MBE and Martin Wood.

Published by RIBA Books.To purchase this book, visit.Engineered timbers such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) or glued laminated timber (glulam) are made from small pieces of wood glued together, without knots or other imperfections, resulting in a better and more reliable product than natural timber.These products have been available for decades but have gained popularity in recent years as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials like steel and concrete.. At Bryden Wood, we’re continually exploring the use of sustainable materials and are committed to the delivery of ‘honest’ buildings where all technical challenges are well-known, and thoroughly analysed and addressed to avoid unwanted architectural or environmental impacts in design and operation.. Our design approach supports construction systems where each component is designed for purpose, without the need for additional redundant materials that generate unnecessary waste or additional embodied carbon.

Engineered timber fits this approach as it can perform as a structural element as well as an architectural finish.Engineered timber is a sustainable product due to its low carbon footprint.

It’s also lightweight, strong, stable, easy to handle, suitable for prefabrication, has thermal properties, as well as great aesthetic appeal..

Extract of data published by Price and Myers for the embodied carbon of superstructures in projects with 2 to 10 storeys and excluding basements.. Today, engineered timber is a suitable solution to reduce embodied carbon in buildings but this may change in the future once the construction industry moves towards new materials as an alternative to standard concrete and steel.. Constructing with timber presents its own technical challenges, but using a science-based approach to find the best solution means we can deliver not just an honest building but a resilient, high-quality asset.. End of life global warming impact.Such designs show how prisons can be built to be both eco-friendly and supportive of inmate rehabilitation.. 5.

Ethical considerations in prison design.Yvonne delves into the ethical challenges inherent in her field, particularly the tension between the need to improve existing correctional facilities and the ultimate goal of reducing overall prison populations.

She discusses the moral implications of designing spaces that are intended for confinement, highlighting the importance of considering how these environments affect human behaviour and dignity.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:.