We believe that going forward this role will put more effort into controlling logistics, supply chain etc… In fact, roles throughout the supply chain will change, becoming more efficient and more focused on driving value.. Meeting the needs of our clients.
At Bryden Wood, we have developed digital configurators as early-stage design tools.This new construction technology enables a much faster design process than traditional methods.
Our PRiSM and SEiSMIC design apps are already in use for housing and school design, respectively.We have also created an algorithmic, computational design system called Rapid Engineering Model (REM) for Highways England.REM enables the early design stages of Smart Motorways Programme (SMP) schemes to be designed automatically.
In addition, we’ve devised a similar, digital framework for Network Rail.This variety of uses demonstrates the broad capabilities of these digital design tools, which are beneficial not only for buildings, but also for linear infrastructure on a greater, geospatial, country-wide level.. Our experience here tells us that rather than designing things from scratch in the future, more and more work will be done using algorithmic design.
For example, PRiSM allows us to generate a design very quickly.
We can then use a range of simulation tools to optimise and refine the design, in order to deliver the best possible solution for a specific site.A typical hyperscale data centre design, with the racks, then space for cabling and power, then a ceiling void and structure, will have a storey-to-storey height of often of seven or eight metres, and sometimes more.
In other words, you can have two floors for data halls in a 20 metre planning envelope.. A fundamental reassessment of the integration of cooling systems and structure, and optimised M&E services zones through close coupling of electrical and mechanical systems will yield geometric reductions that can reduce floor to floor height.Constructing less costs less, but this approach has the potential to yield much more.
For example, a reduction in floor to floor height to 6.5m would enable a three-storey data centre on that same site – an instant gain of 50% in site yield and significant reduction in cost per kW.. A similar approach to close integration of design and the arrangement of primary plant and ancillary systems will optimise the data centre facility plan footprint.Again, this maximises yield per m2, with the added benefit of a reduction in costly M&E distribution paths..