Platform II proves that endless possibilities can arise from a single kit of parts.. A study, led by Dr Danny Murguia, Research Associate at the Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction and Technology of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, shows fantastic potential: doubling programme productivity, slashing embodied carbon by 20%, and reducing construction time by 40%.. Watch our video to see how Platform II is not just a concept, but a reality, paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable future in construction..

automated design.'Rapid Engineering Model' (REM).

at Bryden Wood which is a radical and disruptive new digital approach to automated design for Highways England, developed by Bryden Wood Technology Ltd for the Smart Motorways Programme (SMP).. Maria coordinates a team of computational designers, architects and engineers using algorithmic methodologies to create radical solutions.Her proactive approach ensures a high standard delivery of projects that encourage innovation and bring disruption to the industry.. Maria is an experienced Architect (ARB) with a specialism in computational design and holds an MSc in Adaptive Architecture and Computation from the Bartlett School, UCL.. Maria has presented her work in automation and design internationally.Felicity joined Bryden Wood in December 2021, after consulting for the company for several years.. She leads external affairs which includes media relations, corporate profiling and client communication liaison.. Felicity has almost 20 years’ experience in corporate communications, gained both for global agencies and in-house, covering sectors including hospitality, food and drink, film and music, tourism, healthcare, interior design, research and insight, and government-led behavioural change programmes.. She has represented public and private companies, and worked for several well-known CEOs in the UK and internationally.. Felicity studied English Literature at UCL and lives in Hackney, London.Nicola joined Bryden Wood as an Associate Director within the.team.. With over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, her experience lies in the structural design and project management within the Residential, Industrial, Retail, Educational and Commercial sectors where she is fully conversant with design of all major structural materials.

She has also experience in modular construction, particularly in the student accommodation market and the great benefits this brings in this regard..Her roles over the years include being a team lead on many multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion.

Values of these projects range from small school projects (values circa £5m) through to larger retail projects (values circa £120m).

This demands close working relationships with all members of the Design team and Clients ensuring collaboration and coordination is maintained throughout the design process and beyond.For some office buildings this can be difficult to incorporate, with limited roof, external, riser, and ceiling void space available.

Ideally, new riser space can be formed in such a way that it doesn’t significantly reduce net usable lab space or cause issues with adjacent tenancies (where relevant).Where this isn’t possible, external ductwork can be considered, however there are other issues such as building appearance and Planning Permission that can make this unfeasible.. Exhausts for fume cabinets, ducted MBSCs, storage cabinets, and LEV (local extract ventilation) will also need to find their way to roof level.

With limited riser space this means upper-floor office conversions are preferable, though these tend to be less advantageous from an access or structural point of view..It is essential roof exhausts have efflux arrangements that ensure discharged fumes get sufficiently away from the building to prevent recirculation into make-up systems or to anyone on the roof or in a nearby building.