How Can Value be Reinstated in the Built Environment? Excerpt 2 from 'Design to Value: The architecture of holistic design and creative technology.'

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It is important that the method statement is considered at design stage so that the assembly and disassembly method are developed concurrently (planning ahead for reuse)..The disassembly should encourage components to be removed in their entirety.

A high-quality component has more value than its individual parts.Not only can it be reused in its component form but it can be disassembled further in a local offsite facility, reducing on-site pollution.This provides additional opportunities for reusing materials.. Use technology for green buildings.

Using digital design tools as part of a sustainable construction strategy enables exact material quantities to be determined, down to the number of screws and bolts required for a building.This allows materials to be ordered with minimal wastage.. Material passports can be assigned to every material within the building, listing out its environmental and technical performance.

This means materials can be selected on their environmental merits.

At the end of the building’s life, materials can be correctly reused and disposed of due to the knowledge of the material.. 3D printing building components enables exact shapes to be manufactured, improving accuracy and reducing waste for more sustainable construction..the reality is that.

b. illions of dollars and pounds of cash will be lost..era of changing product platforms and portfolio.

this will impact.product viability, accessibility and return on investment.