Construction platforms for Asia: thoughts on the DfMA journey in Asia-Pacific

We turned the section of the building, so it’s quite introspective…instead of looking out, or typically out, to the surrounding environment, which is compromised.’ Additionally, he comments that the removal of the ‘domesticity’ of these windows aids with providing the building’s external aesthetic that ‘higher, almost iconic value,’ it manages to achieve.. It’s all part of Circle’s larger focus on personal experience, which Highton also discusses with respect to the patient bedrooms.

Although we do look at traditional building materials, like steel and concrete, it’s also important to evaluate how specifications might be changed and adapted for newer product options, such as low-carbon concrete.Future proofing is a consideration, because when new materials and improvements in the industry arise, we want to be able to make best use of them without having to substantially change designs.

We don’t want to have to rearrange all of our architecture, just because there's a new product available.We can overcome this issue by designing flexible buildings, offering future use suitability to a number of different architectural typologies..The benefits of kit-of-parts architecture.

Another benefit of a Platform construction, kit-of-parts, approach is that it’s very deconstructable.We don’t need to use hot welding on-site.

We have reversible jointing methods.

This means that the building can be dismantled in pieces, which extends the life of components because of the potential for reuse on the next building.Discover how Platform II is revolutionising the construction of hospitals, offices, and schools.. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, Platform II is redefining the way buildings are created, aligning with government recommendations and taking giant leaps in productivity and carbon reduction.. From the origins of platform construction to the development of The Forge, the world's first building crafted using P-DfMA, our video takes you on a fascinating journey through industrialised construction techniques.

Platform II proves that endless possibilities can arise from a single kit of parts.. A study, led by Dr Danny Murguia, Research Associate at the Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction and Technology of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, shows fantastic potential: doubling programme productivity, slashing embodied carbon by 20%, and reducing construction time by 40%.. Watch our video to see how Platform II is not just a concept, but a reality, paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable future in construction..If you'd also like to continue to learn about our Design to Value approach, DfMA and Industrialised Construction, sign up for our newsletter here:.

http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesWebinar Highlights:.- Delve into the intricacies of the 'Platform II' initiative, leveraging the principles of industrial scalability and mass production to advance construction efficiency.. - Decode the influential role of government procurement strategies in catalysing the adoption of platform-based construction models.. - Explore the flexible and forward-thinking design of the Platform II structural system, thoughtfully engineered to accommodate a variety of architectural forms and functional spaces.. - Understand the considerable benefits that come with the adoption of platform methods, including amplified productivity, reduced build times, and a stronger commitment to sustainable construction practices.Working on building sites in my teens I first realised how reductive the project working environment could be.