4. it is much harder to argue that it is practically possible to achieve the necessary, aggressive decarbonising of emissions within the next decade.

With a goal of working smarter and more efficiently, standardising elements, which can be repeated without being detrimental to the overall design, is a key part of the solution.Ultimately, such a process allows a focus of effort on architectural features which enhance the built environment, says Jami.. She is currently working with the Creative Technologies team on two such projects.

The first is a web app to accelerate the design of precision manufactured housing in London for the Greater London Authority (GLA).It allows users to create intelligent models within a 3D context, based on government space standards and DfMA rationale.Adaptability and feedback on the suitability of certain DfMA construction systems are just some of its features.

Cresser-Brown notes that because designs are generated at speed, it allows users to ‘make objective decisions based on far greater exploratory studies than possible using traditional feasibility workflows.’.Phil Langley points out that ‘the app encodes... ‘best practice’ design guidance from across the manufacturing and systemisation industry and will be made freely available and open source.’.

Jami is also currently working on an Innovate UK funded project for the design configuration of primary schools.

The project is also delivered as an open source, web app and as she says, ‘enables architects, teachers and pupils alike to quickly and easily configure early stage design proposals...’.This episode also tackles the pertinent issue of designing buildings in the post-COVID era, focusing on ventilation, air quality, and the balance between energy efficiency and occupant health.

Moreover, Jaimie and Helen explore the critical role of embodied carbon in sustainable architecture and the innovative technologies that are shaping the future of the built environment.Learn about the strategies that are not only advancing sustainable design but are also setting new standards for the industry.. Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.

Integration of sustainability and building physics.Helen Hough emphasises the integration of sustainability and building physics in architectural and engineering projects.