Sustainability Fire AJ 100 London and South East Practice of the Year 2009 FX Interior Design Practice of the Year 2008
Mar 28, 2015
Sustainability Fire
AJ 100 London and South East Practice of the Year 2009FX Interior Design Practice of the Year 2008
Scott BrownriggPeter Caplehorn Technical Director Scott Brownrigg Architects
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The Architects Perspective
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1New Principles
New Materials
New Construction Techniques
New Equipment
A lot to learn
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2We also have problems in current construction
Timber Frame
Interpretation Materials specs
Risk assessments Adequate guidance and supervision
These are amplified when applied to projects where sustainable values are applied
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3Minimise the risk Maximise the opportunity
we don’t know what we don’t know.
You need to close down the uncertainty and the risk to ensure that what you understand to be achievable actually is.
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4Domestic - Commercial -
Different perspectives
Challenges in each sector
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5
Fabric More insulation different types Air tightness to much higher standard Mass - lightweight heavy weight
Mix of materials complex
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Shading shutters etc
Solar panels water and pv Green Roofs Access limited Spread of flame
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7 Equipment and services
Heat Pumps Wind generators Bio mass
Mix of services
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8site, access ,Building access Fire service access Lobbies
Air sealing New layouts and facilities
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Photo-voltaic cells - electrical power
Solar panels - hot water
Rainwater harvestingSystem
Ventilation turbines
Motorised clerestory windows
Sustainable drainage
Excellent BREEAM rating
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Means of escape –
Safe routes Doors widows Green elevations Finishes
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Fire spread and Compartmentation
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Workmanship difficult to see what you are getting
Traditionally the weak points
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Challenges Ahead drawings need to be clear,
planning and building regulation approvals,
Monitor during construction,
Not easy to Identify defects and quality problems
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Winner OAS Award 2005 – Best Bespoke Development Outside Central London
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RED KITE House
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Lots to learn
Need to make progress
What about refurbishments
Final thoughts -
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Thank you