Step-by-step hierarchy for net zero operational carbon.
So they have a positive approach to it and even the staff, really.’.‘I think it’s a lovely environment to work in,’ comments Highton, before adding that he admires the way Circle learns from every establishment it builds.
‘I think the building lends itself really well to care and nursing,’ he says.‘It makes giving good care easier.I very much enjoy working at Circle.’Architectural Assistant Mirabell Schmidt completed her Masters of Architecture degree at the University of Westminster in 2018.
She joined Bryden Wood shortly thereafter and now returns to her alma mater to help crit the next generation of architects.We caught up with her to find out about her involvement in the Westminster program as well as to get her take on what young architects can learn from this seemingly daunting practice.. BW: How did you get involved with the University of Westminster's crit program and what do you enjoy about being involved?.
M: As I studied at Westminster for both my undergraduate and postgraduate degree, I have come to know some of the tutors quite well.
On top of this, when studying for my Masters degree, I worked as a PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) assistant for undergraduate students.Amy and Jaimie emphasised that the shift towards industrialised construction is not just a trend—it’s a necessity.
With growing pressures from sustainability goals, workforce challenges, and cost efficiency demands, traditional construction methods are proving inadequate.The conversation highlighted how industrialised processes, including productisation and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), are essential for addressing these challenges and meeting future demands.. 2.. Productisation is the next frontier.
The discussion introduced the concept of.—treating components of construction as standardised products rather than one-off custom solutions.