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The earlier we can get involved, the more impact we can make and the more energy and cost savings we can bring to a project.. IP: What is the future of sustainability?.
A standardised cross-section design encloses the various types of reactor technologies while being able to expand to deal with various sizes of capacity that are required.The non-safety related systems for different reactors have strong similarities and can be standardised across different reactor technologies.. A key driver for cost and duration of projects is the complexity of design, construction, and approval process for safety related systems.
Traditionally, custom-designed nuclear grade facilities enclose a mixture of safety-critical, safety-supporting and other systems.Our approach is to separate out these systems and then standardise and optimise them as much as possible..Replacing coal: process.
simplification and standardisation.A standardised, mass-customisable design solution will make it possible to use algorithmic design for key design tasks:.
Coal plant viability for refurbishment can be assessed using automatic tools.
Initial concepts can be produced using algorithmic design tools.Although some of the focus on this topic was lost in the last recession, the industry’s renewed commitment to sustainability in design is intensifying.
This is in large part due to the climate emergency and our need to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.However, it’s also due to our simple desire to create the best buildings we can; those which promote health and well-being for occupants, and are comfortable, durable and safe to use.. WELL building standards and passive design.
As in so many other areas of our lives, COVID-19 has created new challenges within the architecture and design space, with clients now regularly requesting COVID-secure design.The idea of designing for COVID is very compatible with sustainable design’s broader focus on health and wellbeing, and ties in nicely with the WELL Building Standard.