In all systems there are performance curves which demonstrate operational ranges where the most beneficial outcomes are achieved, these are always constrained at both ends.
This resulted in, for example, designs that were highly optimised in terms of layouts, space allocation, adjacencies and functional flows – which could then be deployed across the PETP programme and wider prison estate.It creates further efficiencies.
For example, the standard building types can be used across a range of sites.For each, the site-specific design activities can be focused on the placement of the buildings relative to each other, arranging orientation to minimise overlooking and overheating (for both the comfort of prisoners and to reduce energy use), maximise views of landscape, and so on.It contributes to overall better design and allows designers to focus more of their efforts on solving the specific challenges relating to a particular site and context.
Standardised solutions lend themselves to efficiencies in construction and the application of DfMA.Operational benefits.
Standardised solutions facilitate efficient operation and maintenance, as well as aiding staff and prisoner wayfinding and navigation.. A developmental process, an evidence-based approach.
Bryden Wood had been working with MoJ since 2011, when we helped developed their BIM Implementation Plan.The key point here is that we put a great deal of effort into defining the business needs.
That is, after all, why we're doing the project.. We also invest effort into constantly assessing how well our design solutions match those needs.This has often resulted in solutions that require no capital expenditure at all, because we find different ways of meeting the requirements..
The Design to Value approach relies fundamentally on close collaboration between a wider range of experts than is seen in conventional projects, particularly including business functions.These experts are actively involved in the definition and search for solutions on an equal footing with the engineering and architectural people who would normally be considered part of the project team.. We also use an iterative approach to pharmaceutical facility design, recognising that good solutions emerge from exploration of all the options.
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