We have to design it into our built environment.
It’s a powerful combination of skill sets that finds innovative solutions to design challenges.And as you might expect from a leader in tech-led design and construction, the workflows are 100% digital.
That’s why we particularly value young people who have grown up with technology, and games such as Minecraft.Their 3D, “virtual” thinking gives them a head start in the computer modelling that our engineers use.From defining problems and generating creative solutions, then testing and refining those solutions, through to the efficient execution of final assets, the process is digital and forward looking.
The question for us is not “how is this done traditionally?”, but “what is the best possible way to do this?” For young digital thinkers, as for all of our engineers, that commitment to innovation, is a compelling reason to work here, rather than the technology sector.. How to get into engineering at Bryden Wood.Awareness of what engineers do, and the attractions of the industry, is improving.
But how do you get a job in it?
Many assume that you need to have a university degree, and that’s a great option, but not the only one.However, that increases energy consumption from fans.
In naturally ventilated buildings, the recommendation is that windows should be opened frequently, even during winter, but this causes substantial heat loss and the inefficient operation of heating and cooling systems.It is also advised that in the event of further virus outbreaks, heat recovery devices are switched off – affecting the efficiency of HVAC systems.. Additionally, the recommendation to switch off recirculating cooling systems (fan coils and passive chilled beams) to limit the movement of airborne particles would affect thermal comfort and wellbeing due to overheating..
These healthy design requirements can have a large impact on energy efficiency and increase pressure on carbon reduction targets and aspirations to design Net Zero Carbon buildings.It is very important to balance these needs and think carefully about our HVAC management and controls.