We created a logic flow to define how all the raw materials and assembled trusses moved through the system, depending on their types and other parameters..

Buildings need to be able to adapt for future uses and by designing this in from the start we will use fewer materials in the future..The façade has a shorter life expectancy than the rest of a building due to the nature of the materials used, exposure to the elements and the impact of UV light.

To prolong the life of the building, the façade should be replaceable without affecting the structure of the building.. Each component of the façade should be replaceable individually, to allow panels to be swapped in or out to respond to changes in building use.For example, if an occupied space were to be replaced with a non-occupied space, the glazed component could be swapped for an opaque component, improving the energy efficiency of the façade.The replaced glazed component can be stored for use elsewhere on the building or on another similar local building.. Internal wall positions should be moveable to enable internal spaces to be modified easily.

Being able to create new spaces means the building will have a longer lifespan with fewer major changes.. Having the ability to add or remove services to suit internal layout changes or adapt to a changing climate will allow the building to be used for longer.Services (heating, cooling, lifts, sprinklers, plumbing, etc) have one of the shortest life expectancies of all elements of the building, due to their moving parts.

By building in easy maintenance strategies from the outset, services are likely to be better maintained and need fewer replacements over their life.. Design for disassembly (to be balanced with safe deconstruction).

To facilitate truly sustainable construction, at the end of the building’s life it is important to be able to disassemble it in a safe manner.This demands close working relationships with all members of the Design team and Clients ensuring collaboration and coordination is maintained throughout the design process and beyond.

As part of her experience on larger projects, she is fully conversant with the.process and the advantages to the whole life cycle to a project this brings.Tanya is a director and project lead, specialising in agile project management techniques.

She is the programme lead for the long-running Front End Engineering & Design initiative, working with the leading biopharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) across their global portfolio of projects.These range from site impact assessments to supply chain analysis and facility design..