career and her expert insights into the societal impacts of prison architecture.

All of this is particularly important on a constrained site in central London.. At the Forge, we have over 40 riser modules, over 800 fan coil and pipe modules, and over 1300 comflor panels to contain the cabling and sprinkler pipework.This represents approx.

of modules and just 10% of onsite installations, which means a smaller team of operatives on site, working more efficiently..Consistency and precision of design, fabrication and installation means the exposed M&E services are symmetrical, aligned and in repeated patterns.The services are, for once, making a positive contribution to the aesthetic of the building..

The story of M&E and P-DfMA at the Forge is one of coordination not compromise between the different elements of the design, construction and operation of this ground-breaking building.As mentioned, by including M&E engineers within the integrated project team from the very earliest stages, and throughout, we achieve significant benefits..

While the Forge is the first of its kind and setting new standards, the underlying DfMA principles underpin all our M&E design work at Bryden Wood.. DfMA adds exceptional value for our M&E clients.Martin Wood and Mark Bryden discuss the origins, growth and future of Bryden Wood, as the company reaches 25 years.Click the 'play button' above to listen to the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.

The philosophy of 'Design to Value'.As society’s awareness of its impact on local ecosystems grows to a realisation of the global impacts of climate change and the continued and rapid destruction of habitats, diversity and the planet’s interdependent networks of life, Design to Value offers the opportunity to respond with purpose and adequacy.

Although the green agenda has been around for a couple of decades, the response has been piecemeal, discreet; some would say derisory.The focus on meeting standards or gaining accolades has at best stifled major impact and at worst has lulled the industry and society into the idea that we were making great strides and further action was not necessary..

The facts are becoming increasingly clear: putting grass on roofs or achieving a gold plaque changes almost nothing; we need ambitious and holistic solutions at every level..In the past, shifting a project to prioritise the environment was often and easily rejected or written off as something that could be and needed to be sacrificed on the altar of cost.