When we look to use sustainable design techniques to reduce embodied carbon in a building, we first seek to reduce the quantity of building materials used.

from the University of Cambridge showed that Platform II and P-DfMA (Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly) could potentially double programme productivity, reduce embodied carbon by 20%, and achieve a 40% reduction in programme time.These significant improvements demonstrate the potential of the platform approach to revolutionise construction processes, making them faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.. 5.

Facilitating a Circular Economy and Repurposing Infrastructure:.Platform II supports the concept of a circular economy in construction.By understanding the provenance of every component, it becomes viable to repurpose them in different assets.

For example, an office building could be transformed into a healthcare centre or an apartment block as needs change..The Construction Innovation Hub's.

analysis suggests that 70% of public sector buildings could be delivered using the same set of components, highlighting the transformative potential of Platform II across the construction industry..

Follow Built Environment Matters on.The open nature of the building really helps me.

I like walking around to see what the other studios are putting up on their walls.It really motivates me to keep on going and be creative.’ All of the GWS studios have glass walls, which means every stuck-up Post-it note or storyboard is showcased to the world giving away just a little bit of what lies beneath.

It keeps the light moving as well as a sense of inspiration between the residents.. ‘We originally wanted a studio in the atrium, but they were all taken.People love them,’ says Abubakar.